Tag Archive: water crisis

Feb 15

China to invest heavily in water conservation

TweetChina plans to spend 1.8 trillion yuan ($286 billion) on water conservation projects during the 2011-2015 period.

Mar 23

Groundwater to play a key role in South Africa – Water Research Commission

Tweet The use of groundwater, in conjunction with surface water, could form a key part of the solution to South Africa’s water crisis, the Water Research Commission (WRC) said on Tuesday, which marks World Water Day. WRC water research manager Dr Shafick Adams said the total volume of available, renewable groundwater in South Africa is …

Mar 18

How Close Are We to Peak Water?

TweetAs we all know, our planet is mostly water. So the idea of us ever running out of it, especially considering that most of what we use is naturally recycled, seems absurd. Just for reference, the planet contains roughly 1.4 billion cubic kilometers of water. About 97.5% of that is contained in the oceans or …

Mar 13

Why World Food Prices May Keep Climbing

TweetIn February, world food prices reached the highest level on record. Soaring food prices are already a source of spreading hunger and political unrest, and it appears likely that they will climb further in the months ahead. As a result of an extraordinarily tight grain situation, this year’s harvest will be one of the most …

Mar 12

South Africa is a Water Scarce Country

Tweet Help conserve this precious resource by following these water-saving tips: In and around the house/business Turn the tap off between washing your face, brushing your teeth or shaving. Taking a five minute shower a day, instead of a bath, will use a third of the water used in a bath, saving up to 400 …

Mar 10

5 Tips on how to find your dream green job

Tweet So you want a green career? Well, you’re not alone. While the economy has been cooling down, the interest in green jobs has been heating up. Many job-seekers these days are looking to use their talents in ways that can make a positive impact not only on their bank accounts but also on the …