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In 40 years, US could face water crisis
Global warming and climate change are likely to unfold a water crisis in the United States within the next 40 years, says a new report.
20 Feb 2012 | www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Related
A math-based model for deep-water oil drilling
Oil well control is one of the most important processes during drilling operations. In deepwater drilling, controlling pressure in the oil well is crucial, as excessive pressures in the drilled hole can result in blowouts, leading to disastrous events like the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. read more
10 Sep 2011 | www.esciencenews.com | Related
Wastewater recycling can multiply greenhouse gas emissions
New research shows that wastewater recycling processes may generate more greenhouse gases than traditional water-treatment processes. Despite this finding, there are good reasons to continue keep wastewater recycling among the water-resource tools for urban areas.
30 Aug 2011 | www.sciencedaily.com | Related
Testing the water for bioenergy crops
Many energy researchers and environmental advocates are excited about the prospect of gaining more efficient large-scale biofuel production by using large grasses like miscanthus or switchgrass rather than corn. They have investigated yields, land use, economics and more, but one key factor of agriculture has been overlooked: water. read more
30 Aug 2011 | www.esciencenews.com | Related
Scientists call for better management of the deep sea
The deep sea is in trouble. A recent study has found that it's being damaged by human activities, and that this is only likely to get worse. Scientists are now calling for better management and conservation of entire deep-sea ecosystems.
30 Aug 2011 | www.enn.com | Related
World Water Week Wrap-up: Water Poverty Alleviation
Colleen Vollberg is currently attending World Water Week — the leading annual meeting on freshwater issues — in Stockholm. Read other World Water Week blogs here. It’s been a busy week in Stockholm, with sessions, side events, meetings and workshops all seeking solutions to how we as a global community can manage the world’s fresh [...]
30 Aug 2011 | www.blog.conservation.org | Related
Scientific Research is Key for Managing Freshwater Resources
Ian Harrison is currently attending World Water Week — the leading annual meeting on freshwater issues — in Stockholm. Read other World Water Week blogs here.
It’s no secret that our planet’s freshwater sources are stressed — but just how stressed? Scientific research is critical to inform sustainable management of freshwater resources, especially in the [...]
30 Aug 2011 | www.blog.conservation.org | Related
Fresh Water: A Risky Business?
Marielle Canter Weikel is currently attending World Water Week — the leading annual meeting on freshwater issues — in Stockholm. Read other World Water Week blogs here. When you think about the relationship between people and fresh water, you probably think of drinking, washing, cooking and other daily needs. But here’s another angle: healthy freshwater [...]
30 Aug 2011 | www.blog.conservation.org | Related
Conflicts over land and water may become disturbingly common if there is no institutional framework to ensure their equitable distribution.
23 Aug 2011 | www.thehindubusinessline.com | Related
Giants on Ice: Gallery of Walruses
Here these behemoths rest on ice floes in the Arctic.
20 Aug 2011 | www.livescience.com | Related
