Wave Power: Renewable Energy

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Wave Power: Renewable Energy

8 Comments 01 December 2010

What do global climate change and the energy crisis have in common? The former is characterized by rising sea levels and glacial melt, while the latter offers an energy alternative in ocean wave power. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) is in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16) [...]

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Digging for Water: Earth Water Global

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Digging for Water: Earth Water Global

No Comments 11 November 2010

Global warming, overpopulation, and urbanization have taxed water resources across the world. The United Nations declared a global water crisis since estimates suggests that half of the world’s population will face water shortages by 2050. Currently, 800 million people live in water stress. By 2025, 3 billion people will live under water stress. Advancements in water [...]

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Lead Found in New York City Tap Water

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Lead Found in New York City Tap Water

2 Comments 05 November 2010

New York City (NYC) tap water was recently found with lead levels that exceeded federal regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Lead is toxic to toddlers and pregnant women. In a sample of 222 homes in NYC, fourteen percent of homes were found with unsafe lead levels in the tap water. In a [...]

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Water on the Moon

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Water on the Moon

No Comments 28 October 2010

Evidence of water ice on the moon was confirmed by scientists last week. Estimates of water present in the cold recesses of the moon’s craters increased to 40 gallons from last year’s estimates of 26 gallons. Forty gallons of water in just one moon crater may implicate that other craters contain water as well.  What could [...]

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Dry Water

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Dry Water

No Comments 29 September 2010

It sounds unbelievable and ironic but there is such thing as dry water! This innovative substance was discovered in 1968 mostly for its potential in the cosmetics world. In 2006, scholars from the University of Hull decided to restudy its structure and properties. His discovery is fundamental insofar it means that dry water could absorb large quantities of power plant emissions, by blocking the greenhouse gases.

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Mineral Water

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Mineral Water

No Comments 22 September 2010

During ancient times, people use to bath in water from mineral springs, famous for its therapeutic purposes. Mineral water was known to cure skin diseases and other problems such as arthritis or rheumatism. Today mineral water often gets mistaken for carbonated or sparkly water. the difference between normal water and mineral water and learn why minerals are a vital and fundamental ressource to the human body.

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Aquaponics: a smart innovation

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Aquaponics: a smart innovation

No Comments 01 September 2010

Many of our previous posts remind you of the importance of environment conservation and the need to limit water pollution considering that it has severe consequences on a variety of ecosystems and on the humankind. The stability and conservation of water is directly dependent on the survival of entire ecosystems. Aquaponics, an innovative style of gardening, is an interesting example of the interdependence between the survival of plants and sea creatures such as fish.

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Glaciers: past, present and future?

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Glaciers: past, present and future?

No Comments 18 August 2010

Glaciers are commonly defined as gigantic masses of ice and snow accumulations that exceed ablation over a considerable amount of years. These enormous “ice mountains” embellish the natural scenery of every continent on the planet. Glaciers are the most important world resource of fresh water and the largest one on earth, after oceans, when it comes to the total amount of water.

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Water Pollution

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Water Pollution

1 Comment 07 July 2010

Water Privatization has stirred up various political and social debates amongst American citizens. While people argue that water should not be a commodity, many tend to forget that the poor quality of water is mostly caused by industries and private individuals that savagely pollute water lands without thinking of the long term consequences.

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Behind Sparkling Water

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Behind Sparkling Water

2 Comments 30 June 2010

Do you love to drink bubbles but you feel a little guilty about all the sugar contained in you favorite soft drink? If you are desperately thirsty but you won’t give up on the bubbles, sparkly water might be the answer for you! Did you know that sparkly water is also called fizzy water, soda water or carbonated water.

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