Water ConservationWithout water, life couldn't exist on Earth. Water is essential to life, not only to survive but also for other activities such as cooking and cleaning. There is just enough water on Earth but the way it is shared amongst all countries is uneven. While some people have easy access to large amount of drinking water, others do not. Even if water needs to be treated before and after its use, it remains a very cheap liquid, and industrialised countries usually consume huge amounts per day. It is time we all looked at ways to save, re-use and conserve water. Author: Kurt Kleiner
By the end of the year, twin underwater turbines should be generating 1.2 megawatts of electricity off the coast of Northern Ireland in a landmark demonstration of tidal power technology. Read More... Author: The Age
Dual flush loos rather than desalination plants and new dams could be the best way to save billions of litres of water. Read More... Author: Peter Young
Thanks to our orbiting moon, twice a day the world’s oceans create powerful water currents and the rise and fall of tides. Humans have studied and used the tremendous power of water for over a thousand years. 10th century millwheels harnessed the energy of rivers to grind wheat into flour. 40 years ago, the first tidal dams were constructed, converting the tidal energy into electricity. Read More... Author: Water Well
High efficiency showerheads | Many people do not know but for every 100 litres of water used inside your home, about 30 litres is used just in the shower. Read More... Author: American Standards
Contrary to popular myth, plumber Thomas Crapper did not invent the flush toilet. One of his contemporaries, though, did create the first toilet that prevented sewer gases from entering the home. Read More... Author: Aaron - Aaron's Home and Garden.
There are many really cool Earth Friendly Products on the market today that are in need of a little exposure. Read More... Author: PRweb
Budget Leak Detection in Tucson, Arizona, has developed ingenious new techniques that render many other leak detection techniques obsolete. Read More... Author: Alex Kirby
The amount of water in the world is limited. The human race, and the other species which share the planet, cannot expect an infinite supply. Read More... Author: Peter Young
Repair dripping taps by replacing washers. If your tap is dripping at the rate of one drop per second, you can expect to waste 2,700 gallons per year which will add to the cost of water and sewer utilities, or strain your septic system. Read More... Author: Water Well
Use these tips for saving water in your comunity. Try to practice water saving every day. Read More... |
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