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The Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary was developed by Mick Kelly and Sarah Granich on behalf of the Stockholm Environment Institute and the International Institute for Environment and Development, with sponsorship from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
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Rainwater harvesting — selected resources in the Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary and on the web
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In the Cyberlibrary
Fog Collection
Robert Schemenauer and Pilar Cereceda describe the unique process of collecting fog as a complementary water supply. Published December 1997
On the Web
For for a Thirsty Planet
Scientific American overview of fog collection.
Harvesting Rainwater
A domestic rainwater collection and storage system in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is investigated in detail, focusing on water quality at various points.
Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting
Overview of methods of rainwater harvesting, including discussion of strengths and limitations. Includes links to on-line resources and organizations.
Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum
The Lanka Rainwater Harvesting Forum website makes available information about Sri Lankan projects, publications and a newsletter.
Rainwater Harvesting
Centre for Science and the Environment site promoting rainwater harvesting, including information, research tools and links.
Savewater: Rainwater Harvesting
Guidance on rainwater harvesting in an industrialized country, from the UK Environment Agency.
TWAD - Rainwater Harvesting
"India's first exclusive website for rainwater harvesting" from the Tamilnadu Water Supply and Dranage Board (TWAD).
Autogenerated: 15 May 2015
Bright Ideas
General Electric plans to cut solar installation costs by half
Project 90 by 2030 supports South African school children and managers reduce their carbon footprint through its Club programme
Bath & North East Somerset Council in the United Kingdom has installed smart LED carriageway lighting that automatically adjusts to light and traffic levels
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the American Public Gardens Association are mounting an educational exhibit at Longwood Gardens showing the link between temperature and planting zones
The energy-efficient Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers hotel is powered by renewable and sustainable sources, including integrated solar photovoltaics and guest-powered bicycles
El Hierro, one of the Canary Islands, plans to generate 80 per cent of its energy from renewable sources
The green roof on the Remarkables Primary School in New Zealand reduces stormwater runoff, provides insulation and doubles as an outdoor classroom
The Weather Info for All project aims to roll out up to five thousand automatic weather observation stations throughout Africa
SolSource turns its own waste heat into electricity or stores it in thermal fabrics, harnessing the sun's energy for cooking and electricity for low-income families
The Wave House uses vegetation for its architectural and environmental qualities, and especially in terms of thermal insulation
The Mbale compost-processing plant in Uganda produces cheaper fertilizer and reduces greenhouse gas emissions
At Casa Grande, Frito-Lay has reduced energy consumption by nearly a fifth since 2006 by, amongst other things, installing a heat recovery system to preheat cooking oil
Updated: May 15th 2015