The Truth About Fracking [infographic]
This infographic by WellHome explores the side of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," that the gas industry would rather we didn't talk about. The post The Truth About Fracking [infographic] appeared...
View ArticleMexico to Add Human Right to Water to Constitution
In a huge win for water rights, Mexico has officially acknowledged the human right to water in the Mexican Constitution! The post Mexico to Add Human Right to Water to Constitution appeared first on...
View ArticleWater Use Quick Tip: Simple Greywater System
In this video from Maker Faire Bay Area 2011, the folks at Grey Water Action talk about how you can use grey water in your home to rely less on the water grid, or even to disconnect entirely. The post...
View ArticleMaking Water-Friendly Food Choices
We know that you can conserve water around the home and at work directly, but what about through our food choices? The post Making Water-Friendly Food Choices appeared first on Blue Living Ideas.
View ArticleConserve Water by Conserving Electricity
Saving water directly is an important way to conserve, but did you know that electricity uses billions of gallons of water every year? The post Conserve Water by Conserving Electricity appeared first...
View ArticleAtlanta Drought Update: Extreme Drought Conditions and What We Can Do
Atlanta isn't the only area in the U.S. facing extreme drought conditions. Many states in the Southeast and Southwest are having the very same problem. But what can we, as individuals, do to reduce our...
View ArticleDrought Solutions: Rainwater Harvesting in Africa
In the horn of Africa, drought has been a way of life for decades. Lack of water makes it nearly impossible to grow food in many areas, and children in the area suffer from malnutrition. In this video,...
View ArticleWill the Texas Drought put the Kibbosh on Fracking?
We've talked here before about how hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," threatens clean drinking water, but fracking also requires quite a bit of water to execute. In drought-stricken Texas, local...
View ArticleThe Groundwater Problem at the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes isn't the only area in the U.S. facing water shortages. In fact, lately it seems like there are more areas dealing with shortage or drought than not. We all need to change our habits to...
View ArticleAre We Running Out of Water?
As our world's population surpasses 7 billion, we are beginning to use fresh water faster than our rate of population growth. The post Are We Running Out of Water? appeared first on Blue Living Ideas.
View ArticleArtists for Sea Shepherd
We talk a lot about water conservation and keeping our waterways healthy and clean around here, but I don't think we focus as much on the why's. Of course, we need clean drinking water to live and we...
View ArticleThe Hazards of Bottled Water and What You Can Do
If you're a regular reader here, you know that we are not fans of bottled water. This infographic sums up several the major issues with bottled water, and we've got some tips to help you kick the...
View ArticleWhat is Source Water, and How Can We Keep it Clean?
We know that we need clean, safe drinking water in order to survive, but where does our water come from, and how can we kep it clean? This video from Ecojustice Canada explains what "source water" is...
View ArticleSpotted: Pollution on a Malaysian Beach
When plastic and toxic chemicals make their way into the water, they don't stay put. All the more reason to do what we can to stop water pollution now! The post Spotted: Pollution on a Malaysian Beach...
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