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US Sep. 24, 2021, 6:05 PM

How the Brewers Association is helping independent breweries reduce their carbon footprint and cut costs

With the assistance of the BA, Horse & Dragon Brewing Company has reduced its water usage by 36.46%, co-owner Carol Cochran said.
How the Brewers Association is helping independent breweries reduce their carbon footprint and cut costs
News Aug. 17, 2021, 1:38 AM

Water cuts are coming to Arizona and Nevada after the US declared the first-ever Colorado River water shortage

Lake Mead, the country's largest water reservoir, is drier than it's ever been. Future cut-backs could be more severe as the climate crisis unfolds.
Water cuts are coming to Arizona and Nevada after the US declared the first-ever Colorado River water shortage
News Aug. 17, 2021, 1:38 AM

Water cuts are coming to Arizona and Nevada after the US declared the first-ever Colorado River water shortage

Lake Mead, the country's largest water reservoir, is drier than it's ever been. Future cut-backs could be more severe as the climate crisis unfolds.
Water cuts are coming to Arizona and Nevada after the US declared the first-ever Colorado River water shortage
News Jun. 23, 2021, 11:41 AM

Drought maps show the western US at its driest in 20 years – a ticking time bomb for even more fires and power failures

Key water reservoirs were already alarmingly dry when a heat wave blanketed the western US, straining power grids and raising wildfire risk.
Drought maps show the western US at its driest in 20 years – a ticking time bomb for even more fires and power failures
News Jun. 18, 2021, 7:20 PM

Photos show historically low reservoirs across California as drought and a heat wave threaten power plants

A key Northern California power plant will likely have to shut down for the first time this summer, as waters drop to "alarming levels."
Photos show historically low reservoirs across California as drought and a heat wave threaten power plants
Tech Nov. 16, 2019, 9:30 PM

We spoke to Jaden Smith about his work educating people about clean water and sanitation

Jaden Smith, entrepreneur and son of Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, spoke to Business Insider about using tech to tackle the problems of water supply and sanitation across the world. Smith has made a documentary called “Brave Blue World” – which is set to launch in December – along with […]
We spoke to Jaden Smith about his work educating people about clean water and sanitation
News Aug. 8, 2019, 2:03 AM

New Mexico faces extreme water scarcity on par with the United Arab Emirates. Experts warn more ‘day zeros’ are looming.

New Mexico faces extreme water stress on par with the United Arab Emirates, the 10th most water-stressed country in the world. California,Arizona,Colorado, and Nebraska also have high levels of water stress, meaning industries and municipalities withdraw a large portion of the states’ available water each year. Water stress can turn […]
New Mexico faces extreme water scarcity on par with the United Arab Emirates. Experts warn more ‘day zeros’ are looming.
News Mar. 20, 2019, 10:09 AM

African cities are running out of water, and the continent needs $66 billion to avoid a crisis of disease and dehydration

African cities are experiencing devastating water shortages as their populations continue to grow. These water shortages have led to sanitation problems, which can contribute to the incidence of diseases like cholera and typhoid fever. The African Development Bank estimated last year that it would require as much as $US66 billion […]
African cities are running out of water, and the continent needs $66 billion to avoid a crisis of disease and dehydration
News Feb. 18, 2019, 6:50 AM

A 48-year-old Australian CEO set out to run 100 marathons in 100 days. Photos show her heart-wrenching journey around the world.

Mina Guli is the 48-year-old CEO of Thirst, a non-profit initiative that encourages young people to use water more sustainably. To raise awareness about the global water crisis, Guli embarked on a mission to run 100 marathons around the world in 100 days. By day 62, Guli was saddled with […]
A 48-year-old Australian CEO set out to run 100 marathons in 100 days. Photos show her heart-wrenching journey around the world.
News Sep. 9, 2018, 1:24 AM

An engineering firm wants to tow icebergs thousands of miles from Antarctica to quench the driest areas of the world — and it’s starting with Dubai

A Dubai-based engineering firm wants to tow icebergs from Antarctica to Dubai in order to provide the city with a reserve of fresh drinking water. The firm will use satellite imagery to select candidate icebergs. It’s eyeing icebergs that are between 2,000 and 7,000 feet long, and weigh around 100 […]
An engineering firm wants to tow icebergs thousands of miles from Antarctica to quench the driest areas of the world — and it’s starting with Dubai
News Jan. 9, 2018, 12:40 AM

For the first time, a major coastal city may run out of water — and ‘Day Zero’ is looming

The supply of water in Cape Town, South Africa, is on track to reach critical levels by May. Officials are urging locals and travellers not to flush the toilets unless it’s absolutely necessary. The city is hoping it won’t have to resort to turning off the taps. The water-conservation maxim […]
For the first time, a major coastal city may run out of water  —  and ‘Day Zero’ is looming
US Jul. 2, 2017, 12:00 AM

Yellowstone is using ‘thirsty’ concrete that absorbs 50 gallons of water a minute

A brilliant new creation is helping one of the best preserved places in the world. Yellowstone National Park has begun to use porous, or thirsty, concrete in walkways throughout their park. The new concrete, called Flexi-Pave, is made with stones and recycled tires, and Michelin has been helping them install it all over the park.
Yellowstone is using ‘thirsty’ concrete that absorbs 50 gallons of water a minute
US Oct. 8, 2016, 12:39 AM

Yellowstone is using ‘thirsty’ concrete that absorbs 50 gallons of water a minute

Yellowstone is using 'thirsty' concrete that absorbs 50 gallons of water a minute.
Yellowstone is using ‘thirsty’ concrete that absorbs 50 gallons of water a minute
US Sep. 29, 2016, 11:00 PM

This ingenious sink faucet could cut water waste by 98%

This ingenious sink faucet could cut water waste by 98%.
This ingenious sink faucet could cut water waste by 98%

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