Browsing: Water

The International Energy Agency is seeking the reduction of the amount of water used in generating energy across the globe. In place of fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal, the IEA said embracing renewable energies like wind and solar panels would reduce water use in the energy sector. In a documentary to commemorate the […]

Mr Dan Nwaomeh, the Senior Special Assistant on Mainstream Media to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has stated that over 200 houses in some parts of the state are constructed on water lines. Nwaomeh revealed this on Friday in Enugu at the inaugural edition of the CSO/Media Exchange organized by the Network of Water Rights […]

There are serious water shortages in southern Alberta, leading farmers and ranchers to seek innovative answers. A recent suggestion could benefit more than just the southern region: a reservoir on the Belly River.

Survival shows are running amok. The contestants are naked; they’re two out-of-shape guys in the woods; they’re stuck on an island. Despite differences in attire or setting, one thing remains constant: For every survivor, finding potable water is the first order of business. But the challenge doesn’t end there: First they find water; then they […]

From steam to ice, water continues to mystify.

Folsom Lake, near Sacramento, provides a clear illustration of the extent of California’s drought. On July 20, 2011, the reservoir was at 97 percent of capacity. On January 16, 2014, it was at 17 percent, and there was no water flowing through the Folsom Dam.California Department of Water Resources via NASA   Nautilus Members enjoy […]

As Urmia dries up, it leaves huge salt beaches behind.Giulio M via Flickr The last time my cousin Houman traveled to Lake Urmia was 10 years ago. He and four of his friends piled into his car and drove for roughly 12 hours, snaking west from the capital of Tehran. Iran is shaped like a […]

As recently as the late 80s, finding a planet orbiting another star seemed like the stuff of sci-fi fantasy, about as realistic as a diminutive alien riding a flying bicycle, or a sports car that worked as a time machine. Thanks to many smart astronomers using a new generation of powerful telescopes, we now know […]