| NORTH-EASTERN HIMALAYA Zabo The zabo (the word means 'impounding run-off') system is practiced in Nagaland in north-eastern India. Also known as the ruza system, it combines water conservatio... |
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| Quality of stored water To prevent leaves and debris from entering the system, mesh filters should be provided at the mouth of the drainpipe. Further, a first-flush device should be provided in the cond... |
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| Any land anywhere can be used to harvest rainwater The fundamental reason: extend the fruits of the monsoon The basic principle: Catch water where it falls TRADITIONAL Indigenous systems MODERN Contempo... |
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| ... from glaciers to villages in the Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh. Where the terrain is muddy, the kul is lined with rocks t ... |
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| The Golden Poppy The Golden Poppy is also known as the California poppy, California sunlight and Cup of Gold. The golden poppy is native to the west coast of North America but it can also be foun... |
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| Living Green and Thrifty Tips on how to live a more sustainable life in a thrifty way. Tales from our family life as we make our eco journey to a greener life. Pages HOME L... |
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| Industry at any cost (This article first appeared in Down To Earth, April 15, 2000) Maharashtra and Gujarat. The brightest jewels in Indias industrial crown. But impressive indus... |
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| TSO MORIRI LAKE Back to previous page Background Links People The Tso Moriri lake in the Changthang area of Ladakh was declared as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 2003. The lak... |
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| Living Green and Thrifty Tips on how to live a more sustainable life in a thrifty way. Tales from our family life as we make our eco journey to a greener life. Pages HOME LIVI... |
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| GRASSROOT INITITATIVE Water in the wells View the slideshow 1. The scourge of water scarcity in Saurashtra Saurashtra was not always a water-scarce area. People say that water was easily availa... |
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