February 25, 2013
Rainwater harvesting is essentially storing rainwater for reuse. It can be used for drinking water (if it’s in a clean storage water tank or well), irrigation, […]
February 19, 2013
The idea of taxing farmers and householders for rainwater collected on their properties could be outlawed if a Family First Bill is accepted. Family First Member […]
February 18, 2013
What happens to fish that swim in waters tainted by traces of drugs that people take? When it’s an anti-anxiety drug, they become hyper, anti-social and […]
February 17, 2013
With EU-backed forces advancing across Mali, the need for European and other donors to accelerate the development process in Africa’s poorest regions appears ever more pressing. […]
February 16, 2013
Melbourne Water, a water supply company owned by the Victorian State Government, is encouraging Australian residents to create 10,000 rain gardens – and they’re already up […]
February 15, 2013
U. VIRGINIA (US) — A ceramic tablet infused with silver or copper nanoparticles can disinfect water for up to six months. Called MadiDrop, the tablets are […]
February 14, 2013
The bathroom is one in room in the home that offers the most potential to save both water and electricity. If you fit your bathroom out […]
February 13, 2013
What’s the use of one blue barrel with 55 gallons of rainwater against a severe, years-long drought? A lot.
February 12, 2013
Capturing rainwater from your roof is a great way to supply water for a range of purposes including washing clothes, flushing toilets and watering your garden. […]
February 11, 2013
Durban – Msunduzi Municipality wastes 63% of its water, among the worst figures in the country, according to a Water Research Commission (WRC) report released recently. […]
February 10, 2013
While solar energy was currently cheaper than energy derived from diesel plants and generators that were often used as a substitute to conventional coal-fired power, it […]
February 9, 2013
The hot weather has seen tempers flare on Auckland’s Waiheke Island, where locals are accusing each other of using bribery and theft to battle water shortages. […]
February 8, 2013
Residents’ associations in Harare have warned that public outrage over ongoing water problems in the city is reaching boiling point, with city authorities being urged to […]
February 7, 2013
UK businesses and households are being urged to use rainwater harvesting technology to offset the rise in water bills announced yesterday. The call from energy saving […]
February 6, 2013
According to recent statistics there are still more than a billion people across the globe lacking access to clean drinking water. While researchers and non-government organizations […]
February 5, 2013
Nearly 50 percent of tap water is being stolen, wasted or simply leaking away every year in South Africa, the 30th driest country in the world. […]
February 4, 2013
Utilizing rain barrels in your landscape would seem to be a no-brainer. As Florida’s population grows, the demand on limited water resources steadily increases. Saltwater intrusion […]
February 3, 2013
Faced with chronic water shortages, many residents of Mexico City aren’t waiting for the city government to fix things. They’re turning to the sky. Ari Daniel […]