Commentary

Farm businesses fined £28000 after major water pollution – FarmingUK

On June 3, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Two farming business polluted the local waterways and killed about 35 fishes while causing significant damage to the local water and they were fined 35 thousand pounds for the damage. The businesses are Sutton Grange AD Ltd and Sutton Grange Services Ltd which operate in Nottinghamshire. The pollution was carried out when they discharged maize […]

 

Scientists map dangers to free-flowing rivers

On June 1, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Rivers are the life blood of many lands and regions on the earth, and they can only live up to their full potential when they are free flowing rivers – without redirections and obstructions(such as dams). But what of renewable energy sources? Is it possible to keep up with the developments of civilizations? The answer […]

 

Where microplastics come from …

On May 31, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Microplastics can be found nearly everywhere. They exist in our food, our water, and even in our bodies. These small materials that are very small in size from micrometers to even 5 millimeters are added to cosmetics and fertilizers. They are found in polyester cloths and are released when we wash them. They are also […]

 

Affinity Water warns of shortages unless Government acts now – WWTonline

On May 29, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Environmental Agency CEO Sir James Bevan made a comment about the water crisis that is bedeviling the nation that it looks like looking down the jaws of death. He also stated that severe water shortages should be expected in the next twenty-five years due to climate change and the population that is increasing. That is […]

 

Farmer sentenced to prison after polluting waterway

On May 27, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

A farmer from Northern Ireland has been sentenced to three months in prison although the sentence is a suspended one and this is because he polluted the waterways. The farmer in question is William Madill Kerr who is 74 years old. He was sentenced in a magistrate’s court for the said offence. The offence was […]

 

Hot water storage is a great fuel neutral solution for the future – Heating, Ventilating & Plumbing

On May 25, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

46% of the UK’s energy is used for heating up people’s houses. No matter what type of fuel you choose, you must have a cylinder to store hot water. It doesn’t matter what fuel you use with hot water storage because it use every type of fuel. You need hot water storage in order to […]

 

Does a warm winter in New Orleans mean a bad summer for mosquitoes? – NOLA.com

On May 23, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Mosquitos are resilient insects that are hard-wired to survive even the most detrimental circumstances. Hot or cold, wet or dry, they can survive it all. Locals in New Orleans should be prepared for mosquito season. In addition to being a nuisance they can carry diseases like West Nile Virus. Experts say that using insect repellant […]

 

Cambridge water tank finally out of service after leaking for years – Cambridge Independent

On May 21, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Finally, Cambridge water is doing something about their leaking water tank. It is estimated that it has lost 2.5 million gallons of water in the last five years, though the Cambridge water company down plays the leak calling it a minor leak. They have said that the water tank needs to be closed down, even […]

 

£2.6m water main completed in Raloo – Larne Times

On May 19, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

It is now official! The community of Raloo has received word that its new water pipeline, which will service more than 1,400 homes has been completed. It has been one of the main goals of the community to improve the quality of life for all residents in not only this area, but wanted to set […]

 

What’s Driving Clean Water?

On May 17, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Humans have the ability to go without food for twenty one days but they cannot live without drinking water for three days. It must be noted that this importance of water makes it necessary to drink clean water but it is sometimes a challenge to see clean water. That is why many researchers and student […]