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A Lowveld Guide to Green Electricity Micro-hydro turbine We read a small article in the Farmer’s Weekly a few years ago that mentioned that the amount of coal burnt to create the electricity to heat water for the average bath (we are not talking about those huge Jacuzzi things) is about 50kg of coal [...] Cape Town – Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs Buyelwa Sonjica has given tap water in all 2010 FIFA World Cup host cities a clean bill of health. Releasing the 2010 Host Cities Drinking Water Quality Management Audit Report, Sonjica said the world can rest assured that tap water [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/03/29/what-are-sustainable-restaurants/”; Sustainability is about a business managing not only the financial but also the social and environmental impact of its operations. By taking sustainable action, restaurants can make a huge difference on issues such as climate change, animal welfare and food waste… Support sustainable restaurants There are many ways [...] The Working for Water Programme is having a significant impact on the availability of water resources, especially in those provinces heavily invaded by aggressive invaders such as Black wattle, Eucalypt, Port Jackson, Pine, Lantana and Solanum. Clearing alien vegetation in South Africa Results from a recent CSIR study in [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/03/27/water-use-it-wisely/”; Many towns in South Africa are still using antiquated water distribution systems. Water loss through evaporation, leakages and inefficient water-use plague not only old systems but also modern systems where inadequate maintenance is carried out. White River has an old canal system which is monitored and well maintained by [...] Green Ideas for Environmentally Friendly Hotels
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Why is water conservation important? Because water isn’t as abundant a resource as we think it is. Of all the water present on the planet, only about .008% is available [...] A WATER-stressed rural community of Mount Ayliff in Transkei has been given some relief with water made from fog. PIONEERS: Professor Jana Olivier of Unisa’s environmental science department, left, and Alfred Nzo District Municipality mayor Gcinikhaya Mpumza during the launch of the fog-harvesting project at Cabazana Village near [...] The green building revolution is often touted with a focus on two subjects – energy efficiency and reduced emissions. While both are obviously important, the issue of water efficiency is one that should not be pushed aside. What is the greatest threat to our way of life in [...] Our Thirsty World World Water Day 2010 & Beyond: We Can Solve the Global Water Crisis Why World Water Day? Billions of people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation: one out of every six people lack safe drinking water and two out of every five people lack adequate sanitation. World Water [...] |
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