July 15, 2010
For most homes in the temperate parts of the world, roof insulation is very important in many ways. Your house will be warmer in cold weather […]
July 14, 2010
BULAWAYO- A project in Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo, is creatively using “marginal water” to ease water scarcity while helping residents provide food and earn a living. […]
July 10, 2010
There are many eco-benefits to replacing oil with biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel. For one, since such fuels are derived from agricultural crops, they are inherently […]
July 5, 2010
1. Educate to change consumption and lifestyles In the end, changing the face of this crisis involves education to motivate new behaviors. Coping with the coming […]
July 2, 2010
With environmental concerns becoming a major issue in this country, many people wish to “do their part” in water conservation and other “green” issues. But does […]
June 25, 2010
The United Nations appears to be a notch more concerned about the progressive scarcity of clean water than about global warming. A WATER crisis is threatening […]
June 14, 2010
Some preparedness authorities recommend storing at least 14 gallons (53 litres) of water per person, which amounts to a two-week supply. This would mean a family […]
May 20, 2010
The causes of water scarcity are varied. Some are natural and others are as a result of human activity. The current debate sites the causes as […]
May 19, 2010
Aboveground Solar Still Above-ground solar still You can use stills (aboveground and belowground) in various areas of the world. They draw moisture from the ground and […]
May 17, 2010
With all of its life-giving properties, water is not often associated with acts of war. Yet many important interconnections are apparent in modern life. For example, […]
March 19, 2010
What is your country’s ‘water footprint’? The ‘water footprint’ of a country is defined as the volume of water needed for the production of goods and […]
March 14, 2010
What you can do to save water at home IN THE BATHROOM: Turn the water off while brushing your teeth. Letting the tap run for two […]
March 12, 2010
Water is unlike other scarce natural resources: it underpins all aspects of society, from ecology to agriculture to industry – and it has no known substitutes. […]
March 9, 2010
Johannesburg – The country’s water demand will exceed supply by 2025, Consulting Engineers SA (CESA) said on Thursday. “Of concern are the metropolitan areas such as […]