Is a tribal’s life not precious for andhra’s rulers?

Is a tribal’s life not precious for andhra’s rulers?.
The deaths occurred within a span of 10-15 days since June 2 and while the tribals fear a funeral a day, the district administration has failed miserably in coming to their rescue.
The area is practically cut off from the rest of the world and has no basic amenities.
The few borewells in the hamlet spew thick brownish water forcing the tribals to depend on a stream.
Why does the government machinery, which responds with alacrity whenever there is a complaint of water shortage in a city, take this long to supply safe drinking water to the tribals?
Is a tribal’s life less precious than that of a city resident?
The reasons cited by the defensive government aren’t convincing.
The tribals are forced to walk 15 km to purchase rations from the ‘nearest’ fair price shop.
The ‘nearest’ primary health centre too is 15 km away and in case of an emergency, they carry the patient on what is called a ‘cloth stretcher’.
The government should ensure road connectivity in agency areas, educate the tribals on hygiene and supply safe drinking water to them.

Govt is marching towards new Manipur: Biren

Imphal, June 29 2017: Chief Minister N Biren launched the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana � Gramin (PMAY-G) in the presence of Union Minister for Rural Development, Drinking Water & Sanitation Narendra Tomar Singh today at the City Convention Hall here .
The inaugural programme was also attended by MP Dr Th Meinya, Minister for PHE Losii Dikho, Parliamentary Secretary (RD &PR) H Dingo, Joint Secretary (RD&PR), Government of India Prashant Kumar and Secretary (RD&PR) Sumant Singh .
Highlighting the various schemes of the Government, he further said, one crore houses would be provided or constructed for the homeless people in the country and every people would have a house by 2022 in the country .
Speaking as chief guest, Chief Minister N Biren said that achievements made within 100 days of the new Government are just a beginning of a new Manipur .
"We should stop playing political blame games rather we should focus on delivering visible practical changes to the people", he added .
Highlighting that the Government is committed to provide Housing for All by 2022, he directed the concerned DCs to identify and select the beneficiaries properly so that the scheme could reach the genuine and needy people of the State.
The BJP-led Government is working its best to provide drinking water to all soon, he added .
Assuring that the Government would work towards the development of the State, the Chief Minister stated that some areas have been identified such as roads, communication, health, education, drinking water and self employment which would be taken up on priority basis soon.
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These Cleaning Bots Can Zap Bacteria Out of Your Water Supply in Minutes

Swimming through water infected with E. coli, the new bots were able to kill more than 80 percent of the bacteria present inside 20 minutes, and because they’re magnetic they can be easily pulled from the water too.
That’s a big advantage over adding cleaning chemicals to water, chemicals which stick around after use and may not be very effective, according to the team from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany.
"Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop more effective, innovative, low-cost, robust water-cleaning methods, which do not adversely affect the environment or damage human health."
Enter the microbots, based on the ‘Janus particle’ bots developed at Max Planck last year.
The other half is made of alternating iron and gold layers topped off with silver nanoparticles, and acts as the bacteria-blasting part of the mini machine.
It’s the iron that enables magnets to draw out the microbots after they’ve done their cleaning duties, along with the trapped, dead bacteria, because you don’t really want to be drinking or swimming around in water that’s packed with microbots.
26,229 With around 663 million people in the world living without clean drinking water, the bots are a promising option for places where electricity is scarce and funds are low, though we don’t know yet how long it might be before we see them in action out in the real world.
There’s plenty of strong competition when it comes to miniature water-cleaning robots, as well: we’ve previously seen a robot that can produce its own electricity and clean up water pollution as it moves across water.
Of course if we were a little kinder to the planet we might not need so many of these inventions.
"Thus, the combination of active systems and nanomaterials to develop new micro and nanomotors can open new horizons for demanded medicinal, energy and environmental applications," the scientists conclude.

These Cleaning Bots Can Zap Bacteria Out of Your Water Supply in Minutes

Swimming through water infected with E. coli, the new bots were able to kill more than 80 percent of the bacteria present inside 20 minutes, and because they’re magnetic they can be easily pulled from the water too.
That’s a big advantage over adding cleaning chemicals to water, chemicals which stick around after use and may not be very effective, according to the team from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany.
"Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop more effective, innovative, low-cost, robust water-cleaning methods, which do not adversely affect the environment or damage human health."
Enter the microbots, based on the ‘Janus particle’ bots developed at Max Planck last year.
The other half is made of alternating iron and gold layers topped off with silver nanoparticles, and acts as the bacteria-blasting part of the mini machine.
It’s the iron that enables magnets to draw out the microbots after they’ve done their cleaning duties, along with the trapped, dead bacteria, because you don’t really want to be drinking or swimming around in water that’s packed with microbots.
74,066 With around 663 million people in the world living without clean drinking water, the bots are a promising option for places where electricity is scarce and funds are low, though we don’t know yet how long it might be before we see them in action out in the real world.
There’s plenty of strong competition when it comes to miniature water-cleaning robots, as well: we’ve previously seen a robot that can produce its own electricity and clean up water pollution as it moves across water.
Of course if we were a little kinder to the planet we might not need so many of these inventions.
"Thus, the combination of active systems and nanomaterials to develop new micro and nanomotors can open new horizons for demanded medicinal, energy and environmental applications," the scientists conclude.

Gender sensitization of water collection in Africa

Improvements made in the availability, affordability and accessibility of water and sanitation goes a long way to improving the quality of life for the lives of billions of people.
When it comes to the burden of collecting water, what’s common throughout Africa is that women and girls hold the larger end of the stick.
With the total time spent fetching water, the same amount of time can be used to engage in life’s more thrilling and fulfilling pursuits.
Menstruation, hygiene and security 700 million sanitation facilities around the world are shared spaces which mean women and girls suffer a huge disadvantage as there is a lack of privacy and security.
The limited access to water and sanitation by women and girls, especially in rural areas affect how they are able to manage menstruations which can advertently affect their overall physical health, well-being and education (as girls fail to attend school when there are no adequate sanitary facilities during their menstruation), which all affect their future job prospects.
You probably have NEVER seen a woman or girl do the same on the road and therein lies the point – women require sanitary facilities.
Water collection burden It is a well-known fact that in rural parts of African countries, today, women and girls fetch water from the local streams and rivers which increases their vulnerability to sexual assault along the way, reduces their amount of available time to spend learning a trade among other important life ventures.
Between the years 2006 to 2009, data collected showed the percentage of water collection burden distributed in sub- Saharan African households as boys (6%), girls (9%), men (23%), and women (62%).
2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to improved sanitation facilities such as flushing toilets and ventilated pits.
Only 55% of sub-Saharan households were within 15 minutes to a water source.

NEWS BRIEFS: Music Mondays concert celebrates independence

It will be part of Gresham’s Center for the Arts Foundation’s annual Music Mondays concert series which are held every week throughout July and August.
All Music Mondays are free.
Keep pets cool during dog-days of summer Multnomah County Animal Services wants to remind people of easy tips on keeping your furry friends safe and cool in the heat.
In dogs heatstroke, which can be life-threatening, is exhibited by excessive panting, glassy eyes, weakness, fast heart rate, drooling, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea, and a body temperature of more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Steps to keep your pets cool: • Don’t leave your pets in a parked car, even while running.
• Avoid excessive exercise with your pet in the heat.
Blue Lake Regional Park offers summer activities With classes out of session, local kids have the opportunity to join in hands-on learning activities this summer at Blue Lake Regional Park.
Metro will host the second series of Summer Fun Days — free activities every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from July 11 to Aug. 10 for kids 18-years-old and under.
They will also have access to the other amenities at the park, located at 21224 N.E.
There is no registration required for the Summer Fun Days, and parking will be free when entering the park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on event days.

Reps in the News: Kitchens’ Water Access, School Choice Requirements Pass Senate

Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement after the passage of AB 226 and 383, both authored by him: “I was happy to see that both of the bills that I authored passed with bipartisan support today on the floor of the Assembly.
Both these bills will provide relief and support to families in Wisconsin.
“Assembly Bill 226, otherwise known as the ‘Clean Water Access Bill,’ is a crucial piece of legislation that will provide relief and access to clean water, a basic right most of us take for granted.
I look forward to having this bill delivered to and signed by the Governor in the near future.” Source: Kitchens press release Congressman Mike Gallagher Rep. Gallagher is fighting for the Great Lakes as an original co-sponsor of the Stop the Asian Carp Now bill to address the spread of Asian carp in the Great Lakes.
This bipartisan piece of legislation requires the Trump Administration to release the taxpayer funded report – the Brandon Road Study – that outlines a roadmap to preventing the further spread of Asian carp.
Lake Michigan is one of Northeast Wisconsin’s most treasured assets and we must do everything we can to protect it and all of the great lakes in the region.” Source: Gallagher press release Senator Tammy Baldwin Sen. Baldwin released the following statement on the Senate Republicans’ health care repeal plan: “This issue is very personal to me because when I was young, I had a childhood illness and was branded as a child with a pre-existing condition.
This is also very personal to the people of Wisconsin, and tonight families will lay awake wondering if the health care they have today will be there tomorrow.
“For Wisconsin families struggling to get ahead, this repeal plan has no heart and people are scared that it will make things worse.
I am going to fight to protect the health care people have today and I will continue my work to make it more affordable, not more costly.” Source: Baldwin press release Senator Ron Johnson Sen. Johnson continues to have reservations about the Senate Republican health care bill.
Johnson is one of five Republican senators who has publicly said he would not support the bill in its current form.

New Safety Guidelines Prompt Public Access Restrictions at Swan Falls Dam

New Safety Guidelines Prompt Public Access Restrictions at Swan Falls Dam.
KUNA, Idaho (KLIX) – It is still light outside long into the evening, and so if you happen to visit Swan Falls Dam this summer be sure to keep an eye on the clock.
Sure, it might be a ways from your home in the Magic Valley, but anglers, hikers and photographers like to visit the site.
If you’re one of them, be aware that public access at Swan Falls Dam is now from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, according to Idaho Power Co., which manages a power plant at the site.
This is different than years past.
The site used to be accessible 24 hours a day, but new safety guidelines have prompted the installation of a gate that locks promptly at 9 p.m. Don’t worry, if you don’t make it out before the gate locks you can still exit, but you won’t be able to get back in.
The gate will open only in one direction between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Some believe it came from a man named Swan who operated a placer mine in the area in the 1800s, according to information from Idaho Power.
The snow-white fowl are just some of the reasons you might want to bring a camera when visiting the site, located on the Snake River near Kuna.
Amenities include whitewater and boating access, hiking and biking trails, and portable and vault toilets.

Record South Florida rain threatens Glades wildlife, sets stage for summer water woes

Record South Florida rain threatens Glades wildlife, sets stage for summer water woes.
So much rain so early in the wet season has led to a slow-moving crisis across South Florida: what to do with all the water before things get really bad.
To avoid drowning wildlife in the central Everglades, and avoid fouling the Treasure Coast with dirty water from Lake Okeechobee later in the season, the South Florida Water Management District began back-pumping water into the lake over the weekend.
Corps of Engineers opened flood gates into the western Everglades, flooding nesting grounds for the endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow for the second year in a row.
“Nine million people depend on it for their drinking water, so it ain’t no play game.” Record early wet season rain has prompted water managers to begin moving water out of flooded water conservation areas north of the Tamiami Trail, shown here during last year’s high water emergency, and into Everglades National Park.
Jenny Staletovich Miami Herald Staff The second week of June, after the heavy rain, water started flowing into the conservation area three times faster than it was leaving, Bergeron said.
At the same time, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers became concerned that a levee protecting western suburbs might be at risk.
“The challenge with the three water conservation areas, specifically Water Conservation Area 3 is it’s got many of the same challenges as Lake O. There’s very limited outflow,” said Corps spokesman John Campbell.
Fish and Wildlife Service to reassess how water is moved across nesting grounds.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioner Ron Bergeron led an airboat tour Thursday in a water conservation area west of Broward County to show how high waters have flooded tree islands and threaten wildlife.

‘It’s just mind-boggling’: Before Canada 150, more than 150 drinking water advisories listed online

‘It’s just mind-boggling’: Before Canada 150, more than 150 drinking water advisories listed online.
As Canada spends a half-billion dollars celebrating its 150th year since confederation, it appears more than 150 drinking water advisories still exist, most of them in First Nations communities.
Of the 153 advisories listed on the federal government and British Columbia’s First Nations Health Authority websites as of Thursday, most occur in Ontario (86), including the oldest boil water advisory, which has been in place since Feb. 1, 1995 (8,184 days) in Neskatanga First Nation.
That’s the case for Kinonjeoshtegon and Pinaymootang First Nations in Manitoba, where 15 boil water and do not consume advisories are listed.
Youth have grown accustomed to only drinking or using bottled water to wash dishes, cook and do chores.
Every Canadian should enjoy clean drinking water,” Redsky said.
“In some cases, communities may also be reluctant to use techniques … such as the addition of chlorine (to water),” he said, adding newer innovations like ultraviolet filters could provide a more natural alternative.
Though progress in Shoal Lake 40 is tangible—an all-weather road to the community is under construction and plans for a new water treatment plant are in the works—Redsky believes some of the half-billion dollars from Canada 150 funds should have been allocated to help struggling First Nations communities with water.
“If we’re going to celebrate a rich country such as Canada, some of those funds should be diverted to the communities such as ours and others who are facing daily challenges such as to have clean drinking water,” he said.
“That day will come when just the basic human right is met and there will be reason at that point to celebrate.”