water issues
Study Reveals Vicious Cycle of Pollution on Tibetan Plateau Snows
A new research paper reveals that the snow at the Tibetan Plateau is melting faster due to industry and agriculture far below. The study published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics is remarkable in how
Potty Trained Pigs Could Save Taiwan 75,000 Tons of Water Each Day
Taiwan's 6.5 million pigs pollute the country's rivers and require an excessive amount of water to maintain. But after testing a new pig farming practice, Taiwan's government believes they have a
Water Cleansing Traffic Circle in Normal, Illinois
The central Illinois town of Normal (yes, that is the actual name of the town) has a new roundabout that doubles as a living plaza where stormwater recycling, public space, and transportation work in
Jointhepipe: Brilliant Water Bottle Wins 2010 Dutch Design Award
Jointhepipe.org is a project that has created a system and community to help distribute water across the globe. The team designed a durable reusable water bottle to act as a symbol and represent a bigger
Parisians Get Free Sparkling Water on Tap
We recently reported on bubbly going green, and now bubbly water is following suit. The Parisian water utility is offering free “pétillant” at the Jardin de Reuilly, giving lovers of
Life Sack Solves Drinking Water Issues for the Third World
In many areas of the world the water crisis is not an issue of scarcity — it’s an issue of providing access to a clean supply. The lack of access to clean water and sanitation kills thousands
Fishbowl Faucet Encourages Water Conservation – Or Else
So you’re a conservationist, eh? Can you prove it? Can you stop washing your hands before this fish runs out of water? For his appropriately titled Poor Little Fishbowl Sink, designer Yan Lu created
John Patrick Organic’s Spring/Summer 2011 Inspired By Water
New York Fashion Week has just commenced and green fashion has already started to make waves with the crowds. With water in mind, John Patrick of Organic took inspiration from this free flowing life brew
New Fabric-Dyeing Technique Uses Fluid-State CO2, Not Water
Photo © Amber Isabel The vagaries of the fashion and textile industry haven’t been kind to our waterways. In fact, textile coloring and treatment accounts for 17 to 20 percent of global industrial
“Dry Water” Could Absorb and Store Carbon Dioxide
Researchers recently discovered a new way to store carbon dioxide and other harmful chemicals using a a powdered, sugar-like substance called “dry water“. According to scientists at the
Rain Barrel Art Raises Water Awareness in Chicago
A collection of artfully-decorated rain barrels landed at the Chicago Center for Green Technology after traveling to different eco events around the city last year. Named Recycle the Raindrops, the
The SeaKettle is a Raft + Water Purifier That Could Save Your Life
We all know that sharks are scary, but if you’re stranded at sea, dying of dehydration is an even more likely threat. Enter the SeaKettle, an ingenious design selected as a finalist in the Dyson
The Vapur Water Bottle Comes Flat, Foldable and BPA-Free!
Sometimes carrying a bulky reusable water bottle can become a bit of a hardship, so wouldn’t it be nice if you could fold that eco-friendly container flat up once you’ve consumed its contents? Meet
Trafigura Fined €1M For Illegally Dumping Toxic Waste in Africa
photo credit: ©Raigo Pajula/AFP/Getty Images Some justice has finally come of the 2006 export disaster involving Swiss-based oil trader Trafigura, who will now be fined €1M for illegally exporting
Not Surprised: Seep Detected Near BP Gulf Oil Spill Site
The cap that’s been keeping oil from gushing from the BP well that we’re all very familiar with at this point is now looking like it may be too good to be true. Late last night officials
NYC Rolls Out Real-Time Water Metering
This past Monday, New York City’s Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Environmental Protection Commissioner Cas Holloway initiated a city-wide tracking system that will help consumers and businesses monitor
Waterpebble Reduces Shower Water Waste
We have seen a lot of techy gadgets designed to help people save water, but they often feature obtrusive readouts or require outfitting your home with clunky fixtures. That’s why we love that the
Beetle-Inspired Bottle Harvests Drinking Water From Thin Air
For over one hundred years, scientists and engineers have been studying ways to effectively harvest fog as a source of water in arid regions. Although some of these man-made systems have proved useful,
Hooters Girls Donate Pantyhose to Clean Up the Gulf Oil Spill
Hooters Girls have really big hearts, which is why they are collecting all of their used and torn pantyhose and donating them to help clean up the Gulf Oil Spill. Their “Project Pantyhose” has
UK’s First Water Desalination Plant Opens in London
You wouldn’t think it at first glance, but London is a ‘water-stressed’ city. According to the UK Environmental Agency, with an ever-growing population, climate change and occasional
German Water Park Makes Wastewater Recycling Fun
With the weather heating up and summer right around the corner, we were excited to see this beautiful German water park recently showcased on Dezeen. Designed by Ooze and Marjetica Potrc, the
P-Tree Urinal: A Natural Solution to an “Urgent” Problem
Dutch designer Sam van Veluw has developed a new way to answer the call of nature at outdoor events and venues. After a long search for a public restroom at a music concert one evening, he came up with
HYDRA: A Solar and Hydrogen-Powered Mobile Water Purification System
We’ve covered plenty of water purification systems. But in a world where one billion people don’t have access to clean drinking water, we can always use new ones. Enter the HYDRA, a
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