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Too Much Water to Waste?
Too Much Water to Waste? Does California have too much water? Seriously. Because our actions are sending peculiar messages. Even the State Water Board has backed off on conservation targets for some water agencies. It’s true, rains have replenished much of Northern California’s reservoirs and Governor Brown’s mandated 25% water restrictions made a serious dent […]
Better water use can cut global food gap
Better water use can cut global food gap An irrigation system on a pumpkin patch in a semi-arid area of New Mexico in southwestern US. Image: Daniel Schwen via Wikimedia Commons Scientists say that forecasts of a world food shortage need not prove as disastrous as previously thought if humans learn to use water more effectively. LONDON, […]
Wisconsin Groundwater Dispute Is a Warning Signal for the Eastern United States
Wisconsin Groundwater Dispute Is a Warning Signal for the Eastern United States Water problems in states east of the Mississippi River mirror those of the dry American West. Photo © Codi Kozacek / Circle of Blue Caroline Lake sits near the Lake Superior shore in northern Wisconsin. The state is one of many east of […]
World without Water: The Dangerous Misuse of Our Most Valuable Resource
World without Water: The Dangerous Misuse of Our Most Valuable Resource REUTERS Amid climate change, drought and mismanagement, our world’s most valuable resource is becoming scarce. Much of the crisis is man-made — and even water-rich countries like Germany are to blame. By SPIEGEL Staff Men like Edward Mooradian are saving California. Indeed, there would hardly be […]
How Much Water Does The California Oil Industry Actually Use?
How Much Water Does The California Oil Industry Actually Use? When California Governor Jerry Brown issued mandatory water restrictions for the first time in state history, he notably excluded the agriculture and oil industries from the conservation efforts, a decision that was heavily criticized. The oil industry, for its part, insists it is a responsible user of water. The […]
How Much Water Does The Energy Sector Use?
How Much Water Does The Energy Sector Use? Water and energy have a symbiotic relationship. Energy is needed to move water to people and businesses. Water, in turn, is necessary to produce energy. Of course, different types of energy require varying levels of water use. Take electricity generation as an example. For the United States, electricity […]
Not A Drop To Drink: The American Water Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]
Not A Drop To Drink: The American Water Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC] Almost a year ago, we had talked about how we are potentially on the path to global Peak Water. Today’s infographic elaborates more on the problem on a national basis in the United States. Right now, the average American consumes about 100 gallons of water per […]
Efficient use of water isn’t enough to save our springs
Efficient use of water isn’t enough to save our springs As Americans we are understandably proud of our commitment to efficiency. It is no surprise, then, that in order to save our aquifer and springs in North Florida, we encourage ever more efficient ways of using water. At the individual level, we endeavor to install […]
