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Dry Farming: A Regenerative Path Through El Niño A New Era of Climate-Resilient Agriculture El Niño is reshaping climate in certain key areas of agriculture lands all over the World with delayed monsoons, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures.   WARNING SIGNS As groundwater levels fall and irrigation becomes unreliable, farmers need a system that works with drought-not against it. Dry farming offers exactly that. Dry farming is a regenerative, low-water method that relies on soil moisture, native seeds, and intelligent land management. It is one of the most powerful tools for India’s climate future. Why Dry F arming Matters During El Niño El Niño disrupts India’s rainfall patterns, causing: ·        Delayed monsoons ·        Long dry periods ·        Higher heat stress ·        Reduced groundwater recharge ·     ...

EARTH DAY, PICK FIVE FOR ENVIRONMENT

Ten ways to save the environment: 1. Use less water. 2. Commute without polluting. 3. Save electricity. 4. Reduce, reuse and recycle. 5. Test your home for radon. 6. Check your local air quality. 7. Use chemicals safely. 8. Reuse and recycle electronics. 9. Enjoy the outdoors safely. 10. Spread the word to family and friends. At least picking five would contribute to saving the environment. Start on the Pick 5 for the Environment Web site You can share your thoughts: On Facebook On Flickr On YouTube More you can do on Earth Day Mail I received from EPA and I did more than my pick 5 today. MakeSH

WORLD WATER DAY & EPA EARTHDAY PHOTOCONTEST

WORLD WATER DAY: http://water.org/waterpartners.aspx?pgID=1081 Water – the most basic element on earth. Without water, human life doesn’t exist. And without safe water, neither does good health. For most of us, it’s a short walk to the faucet in the kitchen, or bottled water in the refrigerator. But for more than a billion people – about one in six people on earth – getting safe water each day is no easy task. Women and children around the world walk 200 million hours every day for water – water that often comes from a polluted source. My Interest in Water Research: http://www.geocities.com/kmakeshk/water.html http://www.epa.gov/EarthDay/photocontest/ EPA Earth Day 2008 Photo Contest: Enjoying the Environment EPA Earth Day 2008 Photo Contest: Protecting the Environment EPA Earth Day 2008 Photo Contest: Nature and Wildlife