Environmental issues have been all the rage in recent years. Global warming, alternative bio-fuels, and going green have been major topics of discussion all over the world. This emphasis on the environment makes it evident that our natural resources are quickly depleting, that our planet is suffering, and that something must be done immediately.
With this mission, 1H2O.org was born. Right on our own University of Miami campus direct action to create awareness about the grave issue of fresh water shortages and other water issues is taking place. 1H2O is a collaboration among the Knight Center for International Media at the University of Miami and the Independent Television Service (ITVS), as well as the world renowned film Onewater. Through the efforts of all three of these entities, 1H20 creates opportunities for an international network of journalists and media makers whose purpose is to generate honest and touching journalism relating to water and human life.
The website showcases some of the most talented writers at the university, professional, and philanthropic level where an extensive list of angles are explored. 1H2O is a one stop shop, if you will, for compelling stories that range from personal anecdotes, book commentaries, case studies and professional investigative journalism on all aspects of the water crisis. It tackles the issues affecting the most affected, like people in Kenya without potable water, or the citizens of China who suffer from the extreme water shortage in their country. The list goes on. What is true is that the creativity evident in the 1H2O publications gives the website a real touch of humanness, which is necessary when speaking of such a topic that affects every single human on the planet.
1H2O is made possible by major funding from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The effort of the website, besides informing citizens about the problem, also hopes to create public television programming in developing countries around the world to further educate everyone on this crucial issue. As a pioneering force in the field of awareness journalism, 1H2O is an excellent example of the power of sharing unheard stories. This website is an incredible source for anyone looking to gain knowledge on the environmental hazards facing our generation. The articles on the page allow one to connect with someone 10,000 miles away, because we are connected, through the vital need of water.
by Liz Alarcon
http://www.1h2o.org/index.php/dev_site/
http://www.knightfoundation.org/
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