April 9, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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New research at the ancient Maya site of Medicinal Trail in northwestern Belize is revealing how populations in more remote areas — the hinterland societies — built reservoirs to conserve water and turned to nature to purify their water supply. Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 8, 2013
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The glaciers in the tropical Andes shrunk between 30 and 50% in 30 years, which represents the highest rate observed over the last three centuries. Scientists have recently published a summary which chronicles the history of these glaciers since their maximum extension, reached between 1650 and 1730 of our era, in the middle of the Little Ice Age. The faster melting is due to the rapid climate change which has occurred in the tropics since the 1950s, and in particular since the end of the 1970s, leading to an average temperature rise of 0.7°C in this part of the Andes. At the current pace of their retreat, small glaciers could disappear within the next 10 to 15 years, affecting water supply for the populations. Continue reading
April 3, 2013
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Something is seriously wrong with China’s agricultural system. Over the past month, around 16,000 rotting pig carcasses (as well as a thousand ducks…) have been fished out of the Jiapingtang. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 30, 2013
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A research study adds a new twist to previous studies of the nation’s water supplies. The study finds that when infrastructure is included in the mix (reservoirs, dams, etc.), water vulnerability is less of a threat than previously believed. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 29, 2013
by Kate Poole
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Kate Poole, Senior Attorney, San Francisco
Where does your water come from? And why should you care? After all, the Har-Bowl is nearly upon us, and the Oscars are not far behind. What information about California water… Continue reading
January 22, 2013
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Glaciers in the tropical Andes have been retreating at increasing rate since the 1970s, scientists write in the most comprehensive review to date of Andean glacier observations. The researchers blame the melting on rising temperatures as the region has… Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 4, 2012
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A report on productive aquifers in hard rock on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia suggests greater water supply than has previously been recognised. The work suggests which factors should be taken into account before drilling for industrial and res… Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 28, 2011
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A Singapore startup is perfecting a technology that can turn food waste into water, according to recent news reports. Renee Mison, 48, was semi-retired when she came upon the Korean-made food waste-to-water machine. The former marketing professional found so much potential in the idea that she left her dreams of leisure behind, bought rights to [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 1, 2011
by Doug Obegi
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Doug Obegi, Staff Attorney, Western Water Project, San Francisco Listen to talk radio in California’s Central Valley long enough, and you’ll hear the refrain, “turn on the pumps.” Of course, the massive pumps in the Bay-De… Continue reading
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