Two important contributions to the discussion of free and fair trade and the nexus of trade and the environment are reviewed and summarized here. …
The general public has no interest in following the day by day management of government owned assets. However, as any administrative lawyer will tell you, there are a myriad of businesses deeply interested in those assets which expend great amounts of time and money influencing government mismanagement of those…
This week, I participated in a panel-discussion hosted by the United Nations University. Four research fellows espoused on the importance of "Safe Water Provisioning as the Key to Global Health." Yep, I agree. There were about 75 people in attendance, which is unfortunately reflective of the abundant indifference permeating populations…
Where does water come from, and where does it go? For that matter, where does money come from, and where does it go? I often ponder these questions, resulting in a host of thoughts, because water and money are expansive and varied topics. For today’s musings, I consider the education…
Water evangelist James O'Connor makes a strong argument for developing grey water sources and infrastructure in the developing world. …
Until we actually walk in the shoes of another human being or culture, our perspective towards that person / society is filtered through our own experiences, opinions and perceptions. The trauma of Haiti and its people is beyond true understanding, especially when witnessing it via the media, while food, water…
More people of wealth and wherewithal are waking up to the shared and common goal of preserving our planet, our species, and all living things. It is my view that privately held, socially conscious and engineered companies can energize change and bring solution and sustenance to the end user. In…
Water borne diseases and cancer causing chemicals are in water supply systems all over the world. Developing countries struggle with developing basic infrastructure. Developed countries have aging systems. Author emphasizes a new approach to water management.…
A new model sustainability project has been launched in the desert east of the Dead Sea. It is a close collaboration between both Jewish and Arab communities in an effort to demonstrate cooperative efforts in agricultural and renewable resource management. …