Cute CalendarMar 22: Today is World Water Day! https://www.cute-calendar.com/45522 #WorldWaterDay
The Public Domain ReviewHappy #WorldWaterDay! Fetch yourself a big glass of the good stuff and take a look at the watery wonder which is Hamonshu (1903), a Japanese book of wave and ripple designs: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/hamonshu-a-japanese-book-of-wave-and-ripple-designs-1903
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European Anti-Fraud OfficeEU funds for clean water ended up in a facility that never worked — putting public health at risk 🚱
On #WorldWaterDay, a reminder that mismanagement can limit access to safe water 💧
OLAF investigations uncovered fraud in EU water projects: link.europa.eu/ybMNjH
Fraudsters target water infras...
Fraudsters target water infras...
Fraudsters target water infrastructure projects: OLAF closes several cases
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has investigated several cases of alleged fraud that targeted EU funds meant for water infrastructure and wastewater modernisation projects. Over €19.5 million were defrauded from EU taxpayer’s money, OLAF investigators found.
Ele Willoughby, PhDMarch 22 is #WorldWaterDay and an apt birthday for Japanese #geochemist Katsuko Saruhashi (1920-2007) who created tools that allowed her to make 1st measurements of CO2 in seawater, raised the alarm about nuclear fallout, tracing it in oceans & researched peaceful uses of nuclear power. A supporter of women in science, she established the Society of Japanese Women Scientists & the Saruhashi Prize for 🧵
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#printmaking #sciart #womenInSTEM #climateChange #linocut #mastoArt
The XylomOn #WorldWaterDay, we spotlight our Sept. 2025 coverage of Zimbabwe, where climate-induced drought has worsened period poverty, leaving women unable to afford menstrual hygiene products.
“My period days are nothing short of torture. With my insufficient salary, I cannot buy pads and end up using old clothes. It gets embarrassing when blood leaks, and when my colleagues notice,” says one woman.
https://www.thexylom.com/post/zimbabwe-climate-drought-clean-water-poverty-women-menstrual-health
What Happens To Zimbabwe’s Teenagers When They Can’t Afford Menstrual Care and Clean Water
The root causes of period poverty in Zimbabwe run deeper than simple affordability. Prolonged droughts, many worsened by climate change, have devastated crops and pushed millions into deeper poverty, leaving agrarian families unable to buy basic menstrual products.
careerbeaconWater is key to peace, health, and a sustainable future. Let’s adopt smarter, nature-based solutions and use water responsibly. Small actions today can create a big impact tomorrow. #WorldWaterDay #WaterForPeace #SaveWater #Sustainability #CareerBeacon
EASAC European Academies🌊 Why Europe Needs A New Ocean Act
On #WorldWaterDay, Fiona Regan and Lars H. Smedsrud from EASAC’s Environment Steering Panel reflect on the @EUCommission proposal for a European #OceanAct and urge a single, coherent EU ocean policy framework to better protect the marine environment. #ItsScience
https://easac.eu/news/details/world-water-day-2026-why-europe-needs-a-new-ocean-act
World Water Day 2026: Why Europe Needs A New Ocean Act
On the occasion of World Water Day, EASAC’s Environment Steering Panel co‑chair Professor Fiona Regan (Ireland) and panel member Professor Lars H. Smedsrud (Norway) reflect on the European Commission’s plan to propose an Ocean Act to strengthen and modernise marine spatial planning and to consolidate ocean‑related targets in a single legislative instrument. They emphasise the need to shift from fragmented policy instruments towards a single, coherent EU ocean framework to better protect the marine environment.
Afghanistan 🇦🇫In Badghis, with support from @WorldBankGroup, Fatema learned gabion wire weaving. She earned an income to care for her children while helping protect her village from floods, erosion & water loss, improving daily life for her community.
Source: FAO in Afghanistan (@FAOAfghanistan)
[ https://x.com/FAOAfghanistan/status/2035678323045781686 ]
Zack PolanskiRT: @bradfordgreens 🗣 @ZackPolanski: "This sewage crisis is not just about dirty water, it's about the collapse of river ecosystems."
Water bills up
Sewage in rivers up
Shareholder returns up
Nature in crisis
Let's bring water into public ownership - for people and for nature.