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Myanmar Flooding Contaminates Water Sources

On August 10, 2015, in News, by Erik

Workers have come to the aid of flood victims in Myanmar, but there is much to be done. More than 250,000 have been affected by flooding from monsoons that has cut off electricity, phone lines, roads, and rivers. Much of the drinkable water has been contaminated due to debris. For more on this story, click […]

 

The Brief Rise and Fall of ‘Asparagus Water’

On August 10, 2015, in News, by Erik

Recently, shoppers at a Whole Foods market were treated to a puzzling new product: asparagus water. The product was just a bottle of water containing three asparagus stalks for just under £4. It was later to be found out that the asparagus water was sold in only one store in California and that it was […]

 

Coconut: A Great Water Alternative

On August 7, 2015, in News, by Erik

While it is important to get enough water each day, coconut water can be a fine substitute if a bottle of H2O isn’t around. While it can help hydrate you, it also is chock full of natural sugars and electrolytes. Be sure to do your research to obtain raw coconut milk as many commercial coconut […]

 

New Jersey’s World’s Longest Water Slide

On August 7, 2015, in News, by Erik

While the water slides that have been spotted in various UK cities have delighted the crowds, none of them can compare to the world’s longest waterslide that currently resides in New Jersey. The wet and wild ride is nearly 602 meters long! For more details and video featuring a first person view of the water […]

 

UK Tea Sales Drop in Favor of Water

On August 6, 2015, in News, by Erik

New market research is showing that the sales of traditional English tea have plunged 22% in the past five years. This result is believed to be because of a more health conscious consumer base that either drinks herbal or green tea for their health benefits or regular bottled water. For more on the fall of […]

 

2016 Olympic Waters ‘Basically Raw Sewage’

On August 6, 2015, in News, by Erik

According to an investigation by the Associate Press, the waters in Rio for the Olympic Sailing Competition are riddled with sewage. The various viruses and bacteria could seriously endanger the health of the competitors. For more on this troubling story, please click here:: Rio Olympics Water is ‘Basically Raw Sewage,’ Finds AP Investigation

 

Saving Water During the Summer

On August 5, 2015, in News, by Erik

The summer heat can do a number on your garden, but it’s also important to limit your water use during the heat wave. You can save water by planting more drought-resistant plants into your garden and recycle water by watering plants with dish water since a little bit of detergent shouldn’t harm the plants. For […]

 

New Motorcycle Runs on Polluted Water

On August 5, 2015, in News, by Erik

Public officer Ricardo Azevedo has been turning heads in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Azevedo has created the “T Power H2O” motorcycle that has the ability to travel up to 310 miles on a liter of water! Using a single external car battery to separate hydrogen from the water molecule to produce power, this bike can even […]

 

Imtech Losing Money on Water Projects

On August 4, 2015, in News, by Erik

Building services giant Imtech is in financial trouble trying to fulfill its UK water projects. The recovery plan is taking longer than expected due to problems at its Germany and Nordic businesses, causing less money to come in and slowing down and delaying their UK water goals. For more on this story, please click here:: […]

 

Delhi’s Black Market Water

On August 4, 2015, in News, by Erik

Twenty percent of Delhi’s population have no access to piped water, so many have to rely on the black market water provided by private contractors in order to get the water they need to survive. This “water mafia” is powerful to the point that politicians and officials refuse to speak on them. For more details […]