A critical appraisal of the mining industry’s contributions to the global water crisis, on World Water Day 2019 and in the wake of recent disasters.
… Undermining the watercycle Hannibal Rhoades Sara Campanales | 22nd March 2019 News Mining Water World Water Day Health … mining industry’s contributions to the global water crisis, on World Water Day 2019 and in …
It's imperative that we understand what's in our water and how we can avoid ingesting harmful pollutants.
… Regulating water quality locally Emily Folk | 19th September 2019 News Local Government Tap Water Thought Leaders … imperative that we understand what's in our water and how we can avoid ingesting harmful …
Pollution, poisoning and the loss of human life due to unsafe water are the accepted costs of doing business in America.
… November 2019 News Flint Indigenous People Water Contaminated Water Pollution Uranium Radioactivity Racism … Community Action Editor’s Picks flint_hair_water.jpg Pollution, poisoning and the loss of …
Contaminated mine waters in southern Madagascar pose health risk to locals.
… Contaminated mine waters in southern Madagascar pose health risk … the RT/QMM ilmenite mine generates water enriched in uranium and other … releases through surface discharge and groundwater seepage. The Trust is calling for the …
Ruling requires state compliance with the Clean Water Act.
… Victory for defenders of Californian waterways Marianne Brooker | 26th September … 2019 News California San Diego Los Angeles Waterways Over Defenders International … requires state compliance with the Clean Water Act. A coalition of river and coastal …
The ReFILL station in Bude, Cornwall, is part of a growing national campaign to end the international disaster that is single use plastic pollution.
… Refilling station 'high water mark of local action' Brendan Montague | … pollution. The installation of a community water ReFILL station on the town centre … Bude, Cornwall, is being welcomed as the high water mark local action to tackle …
We need to increase our energy resource by 35 percent by 2035 - it's time we start harnessing water.
… energy? Emily Folk | 17th December 2019 News Water Renewable Energy Hydroelectricity … by 2035 - it's time we start harnessing water. Our world changed forever when ancient civilizations discovered that water could be used as a source of power. The …
People’s Trust for Endangered Species is calling for volunteers to take part in an annual water vole survey, in order to find out where conservation action is most needed.
… Help save Britain's water voles this spring Staff Reporter | 10th April 2019 News Water Voles Conservation Survey … for volunteers to take part in an annual water vole survey, in order to find out where …
Rio Tinto has finally admitted that its local operator QIT Minerals Madagascar has breached an environmental buffer zone at its Mandena site.
… waste from entering the adjacent lakes and waterways. The company admits that this … with the risk of toxic effects on local water sources. Accidents happen Rio Tinto/QMM … elevated uranium levels in the local water as high as 50 times the World Health …
Water supplies for 1.9 billion people globally - roughly a quarter of the world's population - are at risk from climate breakdown.
… Climate breakdown threatens vital water supplies Conor Riordan | 10th December 2019 News Climate Breakdown Water Supplies Mountain Water Towers School Of Geography And …
New survey reveals that three quarters of Brits think single-use plastic should be socially unacceptable.
… News Plastics Pollution Single-use Plastics water-bottles-cut.jpg New survey reveals that … unacceptable. Buying single-use plastic water bottles could soon be seen to be as bad … being urged to stop buying single-use plastic water bottles and switch to refillable ones to …
Antibiotic resistant genes found in London’s canals and ponds.
… canals and ponds. Central London’s freshwater sources contain high levels of … into the sewer system and then into freshwater sources. The presence of antibiotics in these water sources provides an environment where …
NFU says farmers have put contingency plans in place in case of a dry summer, including trading water with one another.
… in case of a dry summer, including trading water with one another. Farmers have put … contingency plans in place amid concerns of a water shortage during the summer months. It is … for more irrigation - controlled amounts of watering - at a time when rainfall is expected …
We need to find natural solutions to flooding and extreme weather in the wake of the Whaley Bridge dam incident
… the that way we think about how we manage water - our most essential but potentially … a time when we were obsessed with controlling water, putting it behind walls and in … seen a continual loss of trees which soak up water, and the concreting of our habitats …
The textile industry has had a reputation for massive waste and water usage for years, but a focus on moving away from fast fashion, the textile industry could become more sustainable.
… has had a reputation for massive waste and water usage for years, but a focus on moving … and toxic dyes in manufacturing. Waste like water and damaged material is also a daily … textile industry requires large quantities of water, about 100 to 200 liters per kilogram of …
A new residential course and practical guide will help those considering reintroducing beavers to their land.
… mitigate flooding and improve land and water quality. The beaver was once an … pools and bare mud. Beaver dams also hold water in dry periods, help to lessen … downstream and reduce erosion, improve water quality by holding silt and catch acidic …
Everything that we eat comes with some level of environmental cost - however some foods are undoubtedly better than others.
… should be avoided due to the large amount of water that is required to produce almonds. It … milks, almond milk uses considerably more water, with 74 litres going into making a … comparatively thirsty, requiring 54 litres of water per glass, compared to the very low …
Mining group Rio Tinto has pulled back from sensitive environmental zone in Madagascar and admits there was no tailings dam.
… to protect “sensitive zones,” such as water bodies, from any harmful impacts of the … the statutory 80 metre buffer zone for all water bodies near the site. Nor does it … has no confinement of radionuclide-enriched waters from its mine tailings. Changes …
Ocean protectors will hatch plans to protect the South Atlantic from threats like Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
… on healthy oceans. These vast bodies of water generate more than half of the oxygen we … life of the South Atlantic Ocean. Rich waters Organised by the Oceanosanos ('Healthy … and youth to discuss the future of Uruguay’s waters. Off the coast of Uruguay, the …
Npower, owner of the UK's third largest coal-fired power station, says it will have to black out two million customers if it can't fill this lake with poisonous ash. Paul Kingsnorth investigates
… Still Waters Run Deep Paul Kingsnorth | 1st November … Community Climate Change Energy STILLWATERS_NOV06_MAIN.jpg Npower, owner of the … and the willows, and frays the surface of the water. Canada geese and swans look unconcerned …
The beauty industry produces over 421,000 pounds of waste daily while stylists experience deadly effects. This shouldn’t be the reality.
… waste, and plastic bottles to landfills and water systems. With 59 percent of Americans … the use of sulfate-free products and offering water bottle refill stations. Zero waste For … bars, to avoid plastic bottle usage. Water waste Each time a stylist washes their …
A tale of Indians and airboats, giant alligators and one of the world’s greatest ecosystems hanging in the balance.
… of grass James Frankham | 1st March 2006 News Water Ecosystem American Indians Native … golden sawgrass and sinuous channels of dark water. ‘I was born right over there,’ he … airboat, stock-in-trade for navigating the waterways of the grassy interior. It resembles …
Is it worse than Mc Donalds? The BLT sandwich is an icon, the ultimate symbol of convenience culture. Tesco alone sells 5 million a year. This is what the £1.80 you pay for your BLT buys...
… under irrigation due to the lack of natural water sources; rainfall in southern Spain is … and pesticides are drip-fed to the plants via water pipes. The average lettuce crop takes … to the greenhouse. They are drip-fed water, fertiliser and pesticides in the same …