Are you eating tires in your salad? A new study says so
You probably haven’t given a lot of thought to the damaging effects of tire wear, at least when it comes to our...
Nearly 20% California water supply has extreme shortages
Most of California's water agencies have said that they have sufficient supply for the next seven months. However,...
Nature’s Fynd offers new fungi-based complete protein food
It’s rare that a new food source comes along. It's even rarer to find one that holds the potential to provide...
Water irrigation reservoir and spa in Nepal will harness the power of fog
This unique reservoir and spa design by Margot Krasojević Architecture for the Ilam District of Eastern Nepal...
Off-grid bamboo bungalow embraces nature in Thailand
When Mr. Phol asked Bangkok-based architecture studio TOUCH to design for him a private home in Thailand's north-central...
Climate change-induced melting of mountain ice threatens global supply of freshwater
A study recently published in Nature found that glacier-based freshwater systems are highly threatened by climate...
Nestlé plans to bottle 1.1M gallons of water daily from natural springs in Florida
In Ginnie Springs, northern Florida, Nestlé is battling local humans and turtles for their water supply. The giant...
This off-grid retreat in Ohio was inspired by a treehouse
With features like a natural ventilation system to cool the home and rainwater collection to supply plumbing, The...
7 ways to conserve water and reduce your water footprint
When it comes to conserving water, making small changes can have a huge impact. But many of us don’t really think...
US Forest Service allows Nestlé to continue taking water from California national forest
The U.S. Forest Service has offered Nestlé Waters North America a three-year permit on water rights in the San...
Soil Algae aims to improve soil quality through algae cultures
Algae: it's not just for bodies of water anymore. Algae Research and Supply, a company based in Carlsbad, California...
Cape Town’s water pipes could run dry by April
Cape Town in South Africa is battling its worst drought in a century - and the city's water supply is in trouble....
Nestlé pays $200 per year to bottle water near Flint, Michigan – while residents go without
For three years, residents of Flint, Michigan, have had to rely on bottled water to meet their daily needs. Though...
Soaring timber tower could clean up contaminated water in NYC’s Central Park
New York-based DFA Studio has unveiled plans for a soaring wooden tower in Central Park that could actually purify...
Green-roofed desalination plant is world’s first to treat both fresh and saltwater
Desalination is an important component of Singapore's water supply - and the island country has a new desalination...
Conservation group names America’s most endangered river
The Lower Colorado River is one of the United States' most vital waterways. Besides providing drinking water to...
Uranium from seawater could provide an “endless” supply of nuclear energy
No discussion of a post-carbon future can be complete without raising the specter of nuclear power. Although it's...
If you eat seafood, you’re probably eating fleece microfibers
If you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors (or simply like to feel warm and cozy throughout the day), you’re...
US Army blocks Dakota Access Pipeline in major victory for protestors
The Dakota Access Pipeline protesters just celebrated a major victory as the Army Corps announced it will deny...
What is the Dakota Access Pipeline project? We explain…
Dominating the headlines this past week has been coverage of the Dakota Access Pipeline and the ensuing protests...
Egyptian researchers discover a way to grow forests in the desert with sewage
Desertification is a major issue throughout Africa, but there’s a simple way to stop the spread of deserts into...
Solar-powered Ring Garden marries desalination and agriculture for drought-stricken California
With roughly 80 percent of California's already-scarce water supply going to agriculture, it's crucial for the...
Gaza man’s DIY solar desalination machine can produce 2.6 gallons of fresh water every day
In the Gaza region, decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict have resulted in a severe drinking water shortage,...
Off-grid farmhouse on Australia’s remote French Island runs on solar energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20VnWR-cfSA With no sealed roads, Australia’s French Island is only accessible...
Beijing is sinking four inches every year
Beijing's in trouble. Examining satellite images and data collected by sensors, scientists from China, the UK,...
Solar-powered floating home in Portugal generates a year’s worth of energy in just six months
Friday offers four different models for Floatwing, each providing different levels of autonomy depending on the...
Residents go nearly two weeks without safe drinking water in this Texas town
When something goes wrong with a public water supply, utility officials often issue an advisory warning residents...
Florida nuclear power plant is leaking pollutants that threaten drinking water
A nuclear power plant south of Miami is leaking polluted water into the fragile ecosystem of Florida’s Biscayne...
Self-sufficient Platypus Bend House was built to float above torrential flooding
During the occasional tropical downpours that strike the area, the lot that this house sits on can flood in a major...
Global water shortages are even more severe than previously realized
A new study shows that around 4 billion people on Earth are experiencing water shortages. This paints a far more...
