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The Water Man: Harvesting Rainwater in India

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Rainwater collector A very grand, and double-function rainwater harvesting system to overcome the shortage of surface water on the limestone plateau. This one has a porous wall as well as a collecting apron, so it should be able to work from mist and dew as well as wind-driven rainfall. This example is very well maintained, as the storage troughs and apron are nicely pointed, which is a surprise as it is a long way from the nearest habitation. photo: Wikimedia Commons

Grassroots movement tackles India water crisis by CIR  Subscribe to podcast  ·  Download audio  ·  Embed player  ·  Audio player assistance TRANSCRIPT: The average human drinks a couple of quarts of water every day. But it takes more [...]

New Documentary: DEBTOCRACY (Watch Full Movie)

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For the first time in Greece, a documentary producer of the beholder. The DEBTOCRACY searches for the causes of the debt crisis and propose solutions that are hidden from the government and the mainstream media. The documentary will be distributed free by the end of March without usage rights and broadcast and subtitled in at least three languages.

Transition Towns Documentary

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[vimeo http://vimeo.com/8029815 w=600&h=350] From the Transition Culture Website: ‘In Transition’ is the first detailed film about the Transition movement filmed by those that know it best, those who are making it happen on the ground. The Transition movement [...]