The latest issue of Nature promises temporary relief to a planet where fresh water is quickly becoming scarcer and scarcer (photo: cc, from freeaussiestock.com). Vincent E.A. Post of Flinders University … [Read full article]
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The Glaciers are Shrinking and the Water is Disappearing
Glaciers across the planet are shrinking at a remarkable rate, a rate that is expected to increase as the years continue to pass by. However, conversely, water runoff from glaciers … [Read full article]
How Far Would You Walk For Clean Water? [Video]
Can you imagine wanting a drink of water or wanting to wash your dishes or clothes, but not having the water to do it? One in six people worldwide lack access to clean water, what if that one was you?
Tibetan Glaciers Melting at Alarming Rate, Over a Billion People at Risk Says Dalai Lama
The Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that he is concerned over the melting of glaciers in the Tibetan plateau as they seem tp be melting at an alarming rate.
Phoenix Can Make Positive Steps Forward
An Arizona State University press release described the words “enormous uncertainty” as being greatly applicable to the current condition of Phoenix’s climate and water supply. Reservoirs have dropped to their … [Read full article]
Botswana OK's Diamond Mine Under Condition That Locals Get No Water
Mining company Gem Diamonds has gained approval from the Botswana government for a controversial diamond mine on the land of the Kalahari Bushmen, under the condition it does not provide … [Read full article]
Water Shortage Could Dry Up Nuclear Power Plants in Southeast
We’ve all read about the drought in America’s Southeast, and if it doesn’t let up very quickly, some nuclear power stations may have to either cut back operations or … [Read full article]