March 9, 2013

‘Rainscaping’ answers storm water runoff problems

Stormwater runoff can quickly drain a homeowner’s wallet. The flooding erodes yards, soaks basements, pollutes streams and wastes a precious resource. But rainscaping — an integrated […]
March 8, 2013

New water-saving irrigation technology developed in China

WUHAN — Chinese scientists have developed a new irrigation technology that consumes 50 percent less water than drip irrigation technology.
March 7, 2013

Many towns in South Africa starting to run short of water

DA MP says dilapidated infrastructure has caused shortages in Mafikeng and Nelspruit Minister must appoint task team to address water infrastructure backlog
March 6, 2013

Drought threatens millions in India

Mumbai – Millions of people in western India are suffering their worst drought in more than four decades, with critics blaming official ineptitude and corruption for […]
March 5, 2013

Want to Save Energy? We Need to Save Water Too!

The connection between energy and water, often referred to as the “energy water nexus” is collecting attention from business leaders, policy makers, and citizens alike. In […]
March 4, 2013

Zimbabwe’s farmers turn to rainwater harvesting

ESIGODINI, Zimbabwe (Alertnet) – For the smallholder farmers in arid Esigodini, just south of Bulawayo, the heavy downpours that have hit the area in recent months […]
March 2, 2013

South Africa: Water crises in North West & Mpumalanga towns

The water crisis in many towns in North West and Mpumalanga was just the symptom of a complex problem, according to a report on Friday.
March 1, 2013

Joint Arab plan needed to end water crisis

CAIRO — Arab countries need to evolve an effective strategy to tackle water crisis in the region, Prince Khalid Bin Sultan, Deputy Defense Minister and Honorary […]
February 28, 2013

Top Tips for Choosing the Best Rainwater Harvest Water Tank for Your Needs

The practice of harvesting rain is commonplace in many countries, such as Australia, India, and Europe. For centuries, those who depend on rain for their daily […]
February 27, 2013

Prospects for harvesting water from moons, planets & asteroids

When the Curiosity rover discovered evidence of an ancient stream bed on Mars in late September, it was an important and reassuring discovery. In fact, scientists […]
February 26, 2013

Billboard turns desert air into pure water

Billboards provide parched drivers cruising down the highway in Lima, Peru with ample ideas for ways to quench their thirst, from soda to beer, but only […]
February 26, 2013

21 Practical Tips to Help the Environment

In this list are things you can implement both indoors and outdoors to help save the environment.
February 25, 2013

Harvesting Rainwater Isn’t Just Green—it Can Save You Some Green, Too!

How did Gilligan, The Professor, and MaryAnn survive? How did Mrs. Hathaway wash her hair, Ginger keep her pores perfect, and Lovey keep his suit so […]
February 25, 2013

Rainwater Harvesting Solutions for City Dwellers

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

Rainwater harvesting tax in Australia?

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

Study: Fish in drug-tainted water suffer reaction

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

How planting trees can prevent violence in Africa’s drylands

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 Encourages Australian Citizens to Build 10000 Rain Gardens

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 […]