Here are some of the highlights of what’s going on with water in the world today. I’ve got everything from winning a gold metal in the Olympics to solar power to floating tomatoes.

Rescuers search for Chile quake survivors; death toll jumps to 708 (Sorry this story isn’t directly related to water or environmentalism, but I thought it was important news nonetheless.) A detailed account of the disaster unfolding in Chile after a 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit a suburb outside the capital of Santiago yesterday. “This is an emergency without parallel in the history of Chile” said the president, Michelle Bachelet.

Can e-waste be turned to gold? What will happen as e-waste increases by 400% in China and 500% in India over the next 10 years?

Solar Cookers International recently launched a program in Haiti as part of the relief effort to bring clean energy alternatives that make cooking easier, safer, and more environmentally friendly.

More on the possible positive impacts of solar power: Solar Electricity Powers the Fight Against Hunger in Rural African Villages- Stanford Study Confirms Solar Market Garden’s Positive Impact on Food Security, Nutrition and Income.

The Spotless Garden: The unconventional tactics of one American gardener could be “either a glimpse at the future of food growing or a very strange hobby — possibly both.” To learn more about aquaponics, click here.

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