Category: Solutions
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The Many Benefits of Wetlands Conservation
Photo © KEN ARCHER By J. Dale James, Ph.D., and Ellen R. Herbert, Ph.D. Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, rivaling tropical rainforests in their biological productivity. Historically, wetland systems sustained civilizations by providing people with food and freshwater and protecting communities from flooding and storm surges. Prior to European settlement of…
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We’re in a global water crisis. It’s time to turn to nature
Photo of Milanovac Lake in Croatia’s Plitvice National Park. (© Maurizio Biancarelli/ Wild Wonders of Europe) Earth has a water problem. Water crises in Cape Town and Southern California have shined a light on the plight of the planet’s fresh water in the face of climate change — and the critical role that nature plays…
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WWF Report Explores Rivers’ Less Valued Benefits
26 August 2018: WWF has published a report that highlights the capacity of healthy rivers to help mitigate natural disasters, among other less valued benefits. The publication provides a framework for improving how societies measure, value, and promote rivers’ diverse benefits. It also offers solutions to support better decisions and management. STORY HIGHLIGHTS The report…
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Teenager Invents Plastic Bag Made From Shrimp
Science fair winner Angelina Arora of Australia demonstrated a biodegradable plastic made from natural material. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA What were you doing when you were a teenager? Riding bikes, watching movies, learning trigonometry perhaps? Angelina Arora, from Sydney Girls High School, is doing all these things, but Angelina Arora is not your average teenager. Arora explained…
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Leading Water Utilities Reducing Water-Energy Nexus Pressures
Water is required to produce nearly all forms of energy. At the same time, electricity is needed to provide drinking water and treat wastewater. Recognizing rising water-energy nexus pressures, a range of water utilities around the world are developing innovative solutions to reduce these pressures. Melbourne Water’s hydro-electric power stations Melbourne Water has hydro-electric power…
