The difference in lifestyles between the water rich and the water poor can be astounding. This infographic from Seametrics highlights several differences. For instance, a one-liter bottle of water …
Fracking Chemicals Can Migrate Thousands of Feet Through Natural Fractures
A new report by researchers at Duke University found that chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing can migrate thousands of feet through natural fractures. Analyses of shallow groundwater samples found …
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Water Equity in Tourism
A report from Tourism Concern shows a disproportionate use of water by tourists in the developing world. The difference between daily water use by locals and that by tourists can be as much as 3100 …
Protecting Glaciers from Mining in Argentina
In September 2010, Argentina passed a law banning mining on glaciers and the area around them on the 3100 mile border with Chile. Mining companies sued to overturn the law, but Argentina's supreme …
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Four Alternatives to Bottled Water
by Christine Kane If you are anything like me, then you are sick of paying loads of money for bottled water. Not only are you paying big bucks for it, the bottles themselves are not good for your …
New Delhi Denied Water by Neighboring State
Last week, New Delhi and other major cities faced water shortages when they were denied water by a neighboring state. New Delhi purchases water from nearby states, but Haryana cut off the water …
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