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Water Conservation
Water conservation involves the reduction in usage of water as well as the recycling of waste water for various purposes, including cleaning, manufacturing, and agricultural irrigation. A major issue for both consumers and industry alike, water conservation is increasingly important in a world with a rapidly growing population, particularly in urban areas.
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In 20 years, water demand will exceed supply by 40 percent
Population and climate change will put a strain on our water supply.
28 | February 28, 2011 3:09pm |
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Why we're running out of water
Susan Leal, author of "Running Out of Water," explains why we're in the midst of a global water crisis, what we can do about it and why the U.S. needs a cabinet-level position for water.
37 | October 27, 2010 1:54am |
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Grumpy Old Woman's energy tips
Pay attention to the wagging finger. And for goodness sake, use the clothesline. The sun is your friend. And another thing....
7 | May 25, 2012 3:49am |
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Q&A: Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods
The author and Audubon Medal-winner talks about transforming cities into "incubators of biodiversity" and tackling Nature-Deficit Disorder.
1 | December 10, 2012 4:15am |
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The toilet, re-imagined: four water-saving designs
The centuries-old flush toilet design is getting an overhaul, with an eye toward water and energy conservation.
33 | November 17, 2011 9:22pm |
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Video: World's cheapest light bulb shines in developing regions
Students have created a sustainable light bulb using plastic water bottles.
26 | July 29, 2011 7:35am |
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Vertical gardens reaching new heights in Milan
In his new high-rise residential development, architect Stefano Boeri says trees and plants will help control the building's climate while capturing its grey water and boosting air quality.
7 | October 18, 2011 6:00am |
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Invention uses sunlight to produce clean water
World Water Day: The SolarBall water purifier can help impoverished regions that don't have access to clean drinking water.
8 | March 22, 2011 11:38pm |
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New irrigation system helps farmers conserve water
World Water Day: An new irrigation system for farmers may help to shore up the problem of excessive water use.
March 22, 2011 11:08am |
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The French protest an experimental nuclear fusion project
PARIS -- Part 2 in a two-part series: Fusion could be the future of cleaner energy, but many in France and beyond oppose the cost and uncertainy of the ITER project.
10 | March 29, 2013 3:00am |
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Toilet talk: Why we should all consider upgrading our porcelain
According to the EPA, the average person uses 100 gallons of water a day, mostly in the bathroom. An executive from TOTO talks about saving water with flushes.
27 | December 8, 2010 2:00am |
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Infographic: How being a liberal or conservative shapes your life
How can political perspective dictate child rearing, career choices and other aspects of our lives?
26 | July 26, 2011 8:12am |
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Without sustainability, 'severe' water scarcity by 2050
World Water Day: Unless sustainable water resource management practices are implemented, more than half of the world's population will be exposed to severe water scarcity by 2050, according to a...
11 | March 22, 2011 8:32am |
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It exists! College student invents 'water-less shower'
A breakthrough anti-bacterial moisturizer may be a time-saver for most of us, but a life-saver for those in poor communities with no access to water.
7 | June 20, 2012 5:20am |
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Who owns water? Experts debate pricing, infrastructure investment
Who owns water? At The Atlantic's Green Intelligence Forum 2010, water experts debate whether public or private entities own the world's water supply -- and how that impacts efficient distribution.
12 | October 28, 2010 9:18am |
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10 steps toward making your home 'net zero'
Earth Day Special Feature 2011: Want a net-zero home? Want your local utility company to pay you, instead of the other way around? Siemens' Barry Contrael offers 10 tips for getting there.
6 | April 22, 2011 9:00am |
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Q&A: Gretchen Daily, ecologist, on quantifying nature's value
As people push against the limits of what nature freely offers us in terms of fresh water, climate stability and more, how can we use our resources to achieve the greatest return for society?
3 | April 1, 2013 3:00am |
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Fertilizer giant Scotts Miracle-Gro redefines healthy lawn to prevent water pollution
Scotts Miracle-Gro announces that its products will be phosphorus-free by the end of 2012, while the company uses technology to develop more efficient uses of nitrogen in its fertilizers.
3 | April 27, 2011 2:00am |
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Nuclear down, CO2 up in Japan, Germany
Nuclear power can cut energy industry's carbon emissions. But Japan, Germany are closing down reactors, firing up fossil fuels, post-Fukushima. Hello Carbon Bigfoot.
5 | March 12, 2012 9:51am |
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USDA new 'Plant Hardiness Zone' map released
The USDA has released a new version of its 'Plant Hardiness Zone' map.
1 | January 26, 2012 2:43am |
