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A Year of Rivers, Water and Rights

Fri, 03/26/2010 - 5:16pm

How about Earth Day everyday? (http://www.earthday.ca/pub/merchandise/calendar/index.html)

How about Earth Day everyday? (http://www.earthday.ca/pub/merchandise/calendar/index.html)

Normally, my experience with the hoopla surrounding national and international days of commemoration–Black History Month (US), World AIDS Day, International Women's Day, etc.–is tempered by a good dose of caution (except for our own International Day of Action for Rivers of course).

Alternatives to Large Dams in India: Easy and Cheap Options

Rainwater harvesting has improved harvests for this Indian family. (Credit: Patrick McCully)

Rainwater harvesting has improved harvests for this Indian family. (Credit: Patrick McCully)

The bulk of the aid and investment money for water and energy development in India is spent on building large new generating plants and industrial-scale irrigation projects.

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