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Water Charities / drinking water
Charity:water - Providing safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
Pacific Institute - Working on solutions that advance environmental protection.
The Chronicles Group - Bringing global change with educational media.
Thirst Aid Live - Raising funds and awareness for the global water crisis.
Water Advocates - Working for global drinking water and proper sanitation.
Water Charity - Safe water, sanitation and health education for those in need.
Water For People - Helping to develop sustainable drinking water resources.
World Water Council - Promoting awareness of critical water issues at all levels.
Water Charities / oceans and conservation
Algalita Marine Research - Marine research, education and restoration.
Ocean Voyages Institute - Devoted to arts, sciences and ocean environment.
Surfrider Foundation - Oceanic conservation, activism, research and education.
Water News Sources / search engines etc.
AlterNet News - Water news from around the world.
Alltop Water News - All the top Water news.
Circle of Blue - Connecting humanity to the global freshwater crisis.
Google Search - Water Shortage in the news.
Water for the Ages - Articles, data, and information from reputable sources.
Action Centers / where to voice yourself about the issues
One.org - Petitioning for the Water For THe World Act of 2009 (S.264).
Please drop us a note about any other worthy organizations that should be listed here.
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Why Are We Involved With Water?
The looming world water crisis is huge but not insurmountable.
Our belief is that knowledge = power. We are focused on sharing information about water, showing ways how problems can be solved - and promoting the concept of taking personal action to turn ideas into reality. Everyone has a role to play in protecting and conserving this most precious of elements.
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InfoDrop: Bottled water isn’t safer than tap water. Last year, Environmental Working Group did a study that tested popular brands of bottled water for contamination. They found 38 different harmful chemicals, including painkillers, fertilizer and arsenic, in 10 brands of bottled water.
InfoDrop: There are around 1 billion people without access to improved, safe, or affordable drinking water.
The Water Footprint Network estimates that on average one cup of tea takes 35 liters of water to produce.
The person you love is 72.8% water.
NewsDrop: Bottled water makers are under seige. Proponents of low-carbon lifestyles, are urging consumers to eschew bottled water and fill up reusable bottles with tap water. Read more.