March 7, 2011
Policy wonks, scientists and economists gather to discuss research and best practices for optimizing water management as a global water crisis looms. WATER SOURCES: The California […]
March 6, 2011
A new “climate smart” tool can help farmers reduce production and operating costs, improve profitability by reducing energy and water consumption, generate new products from agricultural […]
February 15, 2011
1. How do I make a rainwater harvesting system pay for itself (amortize its cost) and why should I not just harvest rainwater for irrigation. Simply […]
November 7, 2010
We’ve had an email from Su: I do like to tax the minds of all who read these sites, not intentionally, but in a ‘why don’t […]
October 29, 2010
We’re drinking the same water Cleopatra drank… That’s another way of saying, the world just doesn’t make more water.
September 28, 2010
You don’t have to build your own home or spend a fortune to live a little more sustainably. Even if you’re renting there are a number […]
September 27, 2010
Municipalities may soon learn to utilise water of inferior quality for uses such as flushing the toilet in an effort to save drinking water. For example, […]
September 20, 2010
Women tend to believe the scientific consensus on global warming more than men, according to a study by a Michigan State University researcher. The findings, published […]
September 16, 2010
Those responsible for contaminating South African land will pay, Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica said on Wednesday. “We have taken the view that the cost of […]
September 14, 2010
A house or a building can be thought of as being an envelope, which shelters an indoor space from the weather outside. The objective of the […]
August 20, 2010
News just in: There are currently water supply interruptions occurring on White River Country Estate. Unfortunately, if there aren’t water conservation systems installed at your house, […]
August 10, 2010
President Jacob Zuma and the Minister of Environment and Water Affairs, Buyelwa Sonjica, have been charged under Section 151 of the National Water Act in a […]
July 29, 2010
As the world becomes more environmentally aware, recycling & reusing energy, water and other natural and man-made resources is becoming more commonplace. What is the difference […]
July 13, 2010
Water Rhapsody Water Conservation Systems are the best on the market because: 1. Saves up to 90% of the money spent on water. 2. All the […]
July 10, 2010
Grey water is defined as water from baths, showers, hand basins and clothes washing machines or the laundry. Any water from any other source ( toilet […]
July 7, 2010
On any weekend the buzz and cough of gas powered lawn mowers is a common sound in suburbia. Aside from the noise pollution, gas powered lawn […]
July 1, 2010
A lot of concept houses come across our desk here at Inhabitat, but we were really impressed with this design for eco-housing in Ghana. Designed by […]
June 9, 2010
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by green recommendations and sometimes we cannot fathom adding one extra thing to our routines, but these easy-to-remember Earth-friendly ideas are […]