Monday, November 15, 2010

SALT FROM WINDMILLS

Five families that harvest salt from the desert in western India have Rotarians to thank for windmills that will double their income. The Rotary Club of Wadhwan City, India, and the Rotary E-Club of the Southwest, Arizona, USA, purchased 10 windmills using a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant and club and District 5510 (Arizona) contributions. The windmills pump salt-laden water from underground into shallow ponds, where the salt can be separated through evaporation. Read more.
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