One of the greatest things about the advent of the Internet is access to free education. Streaming video, podcasts, interactive web-media, and other sorts of information are available for our learning desires.
This page will be updated frequently, so check back…
International Water Web-Media Collections
Asian Development Bank Water Videos - YouTube
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BBC Worldwide – Science Videos - YouTube
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Several interviews on the ‘politics of oil and water’ are featured this week on Big Think, a website of ideas from people on everything including the environment. The following people and others were asked about “access to oil and water as a human right, sources of alternative energy and the future of global conflicts over resources”.
California Colloquium on Water
A series of lectures available in video format pertaining primarily to water resource issues relevant in California, but also across the globe.
A collection of videos produced by the organization Circle of Blue pertaining to world water issues.
This compilation of podcasts relating to water was created by Joseph Puentes as a way “to assist organisations and individuals in placing their important audio messages on the Internet”. This site also has an accompany H20 Podcast blog to update you on latest additions to the site.
National Geographic Videos - YouTube
If you use the search function to find “water” on this channel, several videos you will find. While the videos tend to be a bit short to my liking and littered with National Geographic advertising, I did find one interesting video about conserving water in the modern-day bathroom.
Open-Culture Science Podcast Collection
You will have to sort through this collection to find those podcasts relating to water, but you search will be fruitful and overflowing with additional information until your brain is content.
UNICEF - Video, Audio, and Media Collection
UNICEF maintains this collection of video, audio, and other web-media, including a streaming radio channel. Most of the content here focuses on social issues regarding children. However, amongst this collaboration of information, you will find much relating to water supply and sanitation issues.
The United Nations runs this webcast including many live and recorded forums on all issues covered by the UN. You will have to do a bit of searching to find videos pertaining to water, but they are there…
Water For People - Video Collection
Four short videos entitled “Sharing the Gift of Life”, “Water and Public Health”, “Water and Appropriate Technologies”, and “Women and Water” produced by the non-profit organization Water For People.
Water Words That Work Blog - Interviews
A collection of interviews from Water Words That Work, a blog maintained by Eric Eckl, consultant and social marketing person in the field of environmental and water studies. Most interviews here are from the US focusing on water-related issues.
World Economic Forum 2008 - Media Collection - Water Focus
The membership of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2008 have chosen to make water a main topic of discussion at the annual meeting held this year in Davos, Switzerland.
World Water Crisis And Women in Women News Network Video Collection - VodPod
A wonderful VodPod collection of short films on women and global water issues.
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Specific Water Related Podcasts
Bottled water a drain on environment - LA Times
NPR: China’s Three Gorges: Assessing the Impact
Next year, the reservoir behind the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River will be filled to capacity and the project will be declared complete. Just at this critical moment, some are expressing concerns that the dam could cause major ecological disasters unless preventive measures are taken.
NPR: Peter Gleick Reports on a Looming Water Crisis
A MacArthur Fellow and co-founder of the Pacific Institute, Peter Gleick runs one of the nation’s leading water-conservation assessment centers.
A four part series on water in the southwest United States.
A four part series on the past and present challenges of surviving in an arid land and water in the western United States.
NPR: Water Policy Around The World
Talk of the Nation, October 13, 2006 · Increased demand for water around the world means that some sources are running dry, leaving areas without enough fresh water. More affluent areas are turning to untapped sources of water including desalination and creative reuse or recycling of existing water sources.
Plan B: Adapting to a Warmer World - Marketplace Series
What if the investments, lifestyle changes and technologies the world is looking toward to stave off climate change don’t work? Marketplace reports on the efforts of engineers, scientists and governments to prepare for living with the consequences.
Vandana Shiva - The Water of Life
A conference dealing with protecting water as a common resource was held in the Hudson Valley Sept 4-6. 2003. In this program Indian environmentalist Vandana Shiva and “water doctor” John Todd talk on sustainable water.
University Courses and Events - Water Topics
UC – Berkley Webcasts
Webcasts of Events at Berkley on Science Issues
CUAHSI - Universities Allied for Water Research
Hydrology Cyberseminars - 2008
Hydrology Cyberseminars - Archived
Maps and Great Graphics
This collection is great for finding historical photos relating to water issues. One such photo collection on the site is entitled: American Environmental Photographs 1891 - 1936. The best way to search is to type “Water” in the search box on the homepage, here.
Freshwater Maps and Graphics - UNEP
Graphics on freshwater, both for consumption (drinking, cooking and cleaning) and the management of that resource, as well as for sanitation.
Water Data from The World’s Water - The Pacific Institute
Getting good data on the many issues related to freshwater has long been a challenge. This section of our site is devoted to tables, figures, and maps on global water issues. Data are posted as they become available and you are encouraged to check back frequently for additions and updates.
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moon // January 1, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Cool, this page is a really nice addition. It looks like you are just getting started, but I cannot wait until you have some more stuff up here.
If I find anything cool I will send it to you for sure…
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