http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/03/22/photo-essay-water-india-culture/ Tapping experts in climate, geology, oceanography, ecology, sustainable development, global health, energy, food and water, State of the Planet captures stories of how the Earth works and how we can sustainably make our lives better. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:26:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/03/22/photo-essay-water-india-culture/comment-page-1/#comment-56503 dharmatma Fri, 04 May 2012 05:53:57 +0000 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=24338#comment-56503 We humans never realize the importance of anything unless it’s lost. Water is without a doubt, one of the most essential factors that helps make life sustainable on this wonderful Earth. Even though there are several campaigns from individuals and groups to make people aware about the importance of water, we still continue to be negligent. Even when people are dying without having water to drink, there are people who continue using up thousands of liters of water for swimming pools and other water sports. Hope more people open their eyes and understand how vital pure water is for their existence.

]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/03/22/photo-essay-water-india-culture/comment-page-1/#comment-48947 Claire Paprocki Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:39:46 +0000 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=24338#comment-48947 Water shortage will soon, if not already, be a huge global problem. With ever increasing populations especially in emerging markets consumption of water will escalate. Not just for personal use but within industry as well. I’m not sure the Indian infrastructure is suitable for the amount of water needed by the people.

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