Commentary

Households urged to use less water to avoid hosepipe ban after UK sees half of monthly rainfall in April – The Sun

On May 14, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Products are as of now experiencing an absence of dampness in the driest winter time frame since 1995-96. What’s more, notwithstanding a wetter fix towards the center of this current month, forecasters foresee drier conditions for the finish of May. Since July 2016, our area has gotten quite recently over portion of the precipitation we […]

 

Baby hippo playing in water at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens could be the cutest thing ever – Metro

On May 13, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The youthful creature was conceived a month and a half untimely in January yet she’s improving nowadays and right now measures more than 200 pounds. Despite the fact that hippos invest the vast majority of their energy in the water, they can’t really swim. They stroll on the base when submerged in water and drive […]

 

Homeowners warned to only use dishwashers and washing machines if full as summer droughts loom – Telegraph.co.uk

On May 13, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Property holders are being cautioned to eliminate water utilization by just utilizing clothes washers and dishwashers when completely stacked, in the midst of fears that Britain’s supplies are going away. Significant suppliers including Southern, Affinity and Thames Water said they were checking the circumstance nearly and prompted mortgage holders to find a way to abstain […]

 

Video: Playful elephants join in water fight in Thailand – Belfast Telegraph

On May 12, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

The Belfast Telegraph highlights a New Year tradition that takes place in Thailand. The one minute video shows and describes the ritual which involves large and playful elephants shooting water out of their trunks onto people including some oh whom are tourists. The holiday called “Songkran” is always celebrated with a bit of a water […]

 

The double decker bus that is powered by food and water waste – Manchester Evening News

On May 12, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A new type of double-decker bus in Britain is being tested on the route from Altrincham to Manchester. This waste-powered transport reduces CO2 emissions by as much as 84 percent. This new bus design is supported by Arriva North West, which has made a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its vehicles. “We will […]

 

Carbon-based filter which turns seawater into drinking water could help millions – CNBC

On May 11, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Is there a new way to make water that is usable? You bet there is, and the new technique might surprise you. It is with the help of seaweed that water is being made. That isn’t what you were expecting to hear was it? But don’t worry. It is completely safe and is put through […]

 

Millions could benefit from clean drinking water after UK scientists invent membrane filter device for seawater – Mirror.co.uk

On May 11, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

This water filter is a huge breakthrough. It could very well change the world. It can filter sea water. This is going to create drinkable water for many people. There is tons of water in the world but most of it is salty and can’t be drunk by humans. There are places where good water […]

 

Should we remortgage early to take advantage of rock bottom mortgage rates? – This is Money

On May 9, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A website covering finances in the UK has a feature about remortgaging. A couple is in the third year of their mortgage and wants to know if they should remortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates. A finance expert responds. He states that the couple should first check the terms of their loan with […]

 

No plans for water restrictions as mixed bank holiday weather is forecast – Horticulture Week

On May 8, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

A website for horticulture in the UK reports that there are no plans for a ban on using water, despite the fact that the country has had the least amount of rainfall in over twenty years. Rain is expected in the northern and western sections of England. The water utility issued a statement that noted […]

 

Drinking three cups of espresso coffee a day cuts prostate cancer risk significantly, say experts – Mirror.co.uk

On May 8, 2017, in Commentary, by Erik

Coffee is one of those things people feel passionately about. They often drink a lot of it and sometimes info comes out that says this is bad for us. That being said it can have its benefits as well. One of these is apparently a decreased risk of prostate cancer. This is good news for […]