Dead Sea

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Dead Sea

No Comments 11 September 2010

The name “Dead Sea” is a translation from the Hebrew name “Yam ha Maved” which means “Killer Sea”. This sea with a high concentration in salts is known for having beneficial health consequences on the human body. In the past years, historians, scientists and experts are worried that the Dead Sea might be dying due to the constant lowering of the water level.

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Lake Superior

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Lake Superior

No Comments 28 July 2010

At the centre of North America, Lake Superior is the largest fresh water lake in the world by surface and the third one by volume. This lake’s governance is divided between the United States and one Canadian Province; these regions control the water levels, pollution, fishery activity and the tracking of water species.The natural ecosystem of the lake is endangered, fresh water lands need to be preserved at all costs if not our economy will suffer greatly

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Water Pathogens

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Water Pathogens

No Comments 21 July 2010

The range of dangerous infectious disease is increasing and continuously evolving as industries and individuals use more and more chemical products. In both developed and developing countries both are faced with water quality issues. In most cases people end up drinking contaminated water due to inadequate systems of sewage disposal and negligence on the side of many industries and single individuals.

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Hydro-electricity

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Hydro-electricity

No Comments 14 July 2010

Hydroelectricity is a renewable form of energy that is less wasteful and creates almost no pollution. Yet, there is a serious negative aspect that needs to be considered: almost all hydroelectric installations have had negative impacts on the nearby environment and the natural habits of the fauna and flora. Hydro-Québec is the example of a leading firm in hydroelectricity that is also committed to the development of a long-term development strategy.

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Desalination

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Desalination

1 Comment 14 June 2010

A new approach to desalination being developed by researchers at MIT and in Korea could lead to small, portable desalination units that could be powered by solar cells or batteries and could deliver enough fresh water to supply the needs of a family or small village. As an added bonus, the system would also remove many contaminants, viruses and bacteria at the same time.

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Technology

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Technology

2 Comments 13 June 2010

Ever tried to take a shower and the soap just will not lather? With a shower water filter that softens hard water, you can lather up and wash yourself with clean and purified water. The filter simply attaches to the showerhead, and remove contaminants, such as contains iron-bearing minerals and salts, that would otherwise wash over your body.

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Filtration

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Filtration

1 Comment 13 June 2010

Water bottles seem to be an ongoing trend in today’s busy and active American society. To keep up with our busy lives rather it is at work, in our purse at the gym or simply at home, always having a water bottle in mandatory. For health issues and a significant difference in taste, a majority of people has replaced tap water with drinking bottled water. The hottest stars from Hollywood are always photographed with a water bottle in their hands rather its on set filming or on an afternoon shopping spree.

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