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United Utilities, England’s biggest water company, is selling its sewage to specialized plants that will use it to create energy. United Utilities passes through 180,000 tons of waster material every year and this new venture hopes to hook up these waste-to-energy plants to the national grid to provide more power back into the network. For […]
An investigation by the Environmental Agency found the Southport beach bathing water is currently subject to short-term pollution. The water quality has been reduced after officials found evidence that the salt water was contaminated with animal excrement. Tests are currently being taken to look for the amount of E.coli in the water. For more on […]
Latest stats have shown that not only does France have the fourth cleanest tap water in the world according to the World Health Organization, but that the French citizens enjoy it! Eighty-four percent of the French population say that they drink and like their tap water with sixty-six percent saying they drink tap water daily. […]
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in India has developed a new way to manage municipal waste and polluted water. The scientists have developed technology that uses Gamma rays to cleanse sewage sludge and detoxifies chemicals in the waste. This can also be used to clean polluted water to be reused. For more on this technology, […]
Northern Ireland has a number of beach hot spots for residents to enjoy this summer! Ten of Northern Ireland’s beaches have been given the Blue Flag, which recognizes the high standard of visitor facilities, lifeguards, first aid, and disabled access. The Blue Flag also recognizes the cleanliness of the beach and its waters for swimming. […]
Lebanon’s water crisis has affected the Syrian refugees that are fleeing from their country’s war. The water at the Shatila refugee camp is so salty and filled with chemicals that has metal cutlery such as knives and forks rust after less than 30 minutes of exposure. This degradation in water quality is due to decades […]
As summer approaches, people will exposed to more heat and muggier conditions. It is imperative that you drink copious amounts of water to cool yourself down and replenish yourself after a good sweat, especially after exercising. Dehydration in the sun can lead to a serious of health risks, so it is best to avoid it […]
The Punjab province in Pakistan is about to launch a new innovation for its water-short citizens: a solar-powered ATM that dispenses clean water after a smart card is swiped. The ATM works just like a regular ATM but dispenses water instead of cash. Users will be issued a card to use at the ATM that […]
The Institute of Advanced Motorists is encouraging UK drivers to think about having a drink of water before getting behind the wheel. A study has shown that dehydrated drivers have trouble focusing and concentrating on the road along with having a slower reaction time. For more information on these findings, please click here:: UK drivers […]
The vague regulations over water control and access in Tanzania has created a conflict amongst farmers, urban citizens, and big business. The farmers Uluguru mountain paths in eastern Tanzania are using water from city piping to grow crops which some government officials claim that is harming the environment and that it threatens the availability of […]
