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With the help of groups such as Fluoride Free Bedford and West Midlands Against Fluoridation, a new documentary has been created and released on the internet to warn against the dangers of adding fluoride to the public water supply. The hope and aim of the film is to get the government to hear their concerns […]
As the state of California in the United States goes through its harshest drought in years, many fingers are pointing in various directions to what is depleting the little water they have. The latest culprit? Almonds! California produces 82% of the world’s almonds, but studies show that a single almond requires nearly a gallon of […]
Lake Baikal in the Siberian village of Ranzhurovo is struck with a water crisis. The water level of the lake is at the lowest point in 60 years. Lake Baikal is home to a quarter of the world’s fresh surface water and was considered the world’s deepest and oldest freshwater lake. The lake’s shrinking has […]
A new study by Loughborough University reveals that drivers that have fewer than five sips of water per hour is equivalent to driving while intoxicated. The study showed that dehydrated drivers made twice as many mistakes than their quenched counterparts. Dehydration can result in impaired mental functioning and alertness, which could increase the likelihood of […]
China has been concerned about water scarcity since 1999 and the threat has become even larger today. China’s recent energy choices not only are made to curb climate change, but also in the hope to regain and retain their natural water supply. In fact, 93% of China’s power generation relies on water. For a full […]
When David Manz invented his BioSand Water Filter and introduced it to the world, he knew he made a difference. However, he couldn’t have imagined that his invention would be installed in 264,000 locations worldwide! Manz recently went to Cambodia to look upon his work and was thanked by many locals. For a full detailed […]
The Environmental Agency release figures that state that only 17% of British rivers are in good health. The Blueprint for Water coalition is encouraging communities to speak up for the rivers, streams, beaches, and lakes they love by supporting reform. English citizens can get more information on how to serve their water resources by going […]
Studies are showing that in order to provide enough food and water for the estimated global population of nine billion, change must be made to fight overconsumption, degradation of water resources, and climate change. The World Water Council warns that such actions are needed to reduce poverty and ensure food security for many people living […]
Scottish Water is investing £12.4 million to improve the wastewater network in the Elmvale Row area of Scotland. Thirty-four properties have experienced recurring problems with sewer flooding over the years, including flooding in car parks, roadways, and garages. The current sewer system cannot contain the increased rainfall due to climate change. For more on this […]
The University of Brighton’s Aquatic Research Centre has developed a new technique to find and identify sediment pollution in rivers and streams. This new technique uses certain species of invertebrates to indicate sediment exposures to harsh pollutants. For more on this technique and what can be learned from its findings, click here:: Using Biodiversity to […]
