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Water quality concerns at Loskop Dam

April 3, 2011 By ecoadmin Leave a Comment

Pretoria – Although there are low levels of Escherichia coli, known as E. coli in Loskop Dam, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has warned that water quality in the dam is deteriorating fast.

A two-year study of the quality of irrigation water from Loskop Dam and its effec

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Crack down on lead-based paint

April 3, 2011 By ecoadmin Leave a Comment

Pretoria – The Department of Health is to launch an investigation following reports on the ongoing availability of hazardous lead-based paint, despite the ban of its manufacture and sale.

The department’s Professor Nicky Padayachee warned that the health consequences of lead poisoning were se

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Global outrage over Ethiopia mega-dam

April 3, 2011 By ecoadmin Leave a Comment

Almost 400 organizations have signed a petition against Africa’s tallest dam, which will be delivered to Ethiopian embassies across Europe and the United States to mark World Water Day on Tuesday March 22nd.

At least eight tribes in Ethiopia and about 300,000 people living around the famous Lak

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Clinton Pledges Support to End Water Poverty

March 23, 2011 By ecoadmin Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, DC (March 23, 2011) – In her first public appearance since returning from Paris, Egypt and Tunisia, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was clear and compelling in her remarks Tuesday commemorating World Water Day 2011. Joining with World Bank President Robert Zoellick and key philanthropic and corporate leaders, the Secretary called for a comprehensive response to the global water and sanitation crisis. [Read more…] about Clinton Pledges Support to End Water Poverty

Water Water Everywhere But Not A Drop To Drink

August 16, 2010 By ecoadmin Leave a Comment

On 22nd March 2011, International Water Day, selected singers from across the UK will raise up their voices to help promote awareness of the 4,000 children dying every day from water-related illnesses. World Water Day is a chance to celebrate the water we have and bring hope to those living without.

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