Category: Water Conservation
A Tsunami of Suds
Written by Sanjayan | November 13th, 2012
(2)
A mountain of foam from a local creek consumed the road that Conservancy lead scientist, Sanjayan, was traveling on in Africa. With fresh water an increasingly important – and scarce – commodity, what can be done to protect it?
No Power = Clean Water?
Written by Jeff Opperman | November 11th, 2012
(0)
A healthy watershed is a prerequisite for clean water, and that’s one of the (admittedly few) things the characters in NBC’s Revolution have working in their favor.
Water and Power
Written by Jeff Opperman | November 5th, 2012
(0)
We’re working with our friends on NBC’s new drama Revolution to incorporate green elements — or “winks” — in every upcoming episode.
Cool Green Morning: Friday, October 19
Written by Nicole Levins | October 19th, 2012
(0)
It’s your Friday Cool Green Morning… fun fun fun fun.
- Our Texas state director writes about the “tyranny of ‘or.’” (Care2)
- On its 40th b-day, a reflection on the legacies of the Clean Water Act. (Christian Science Monitor)
- Urban farms: is bigger better? (Grist)
- If you feel like crying tears of happiness, you should watch this baby elephant rescue clip. (Treehugger)
- Where does YOUR water come from? (Huffington Post Green)
The Science Behind Mapping Our Water
Written by Darci Palmquist | October 18th, 2012
(0)
“Where Does Your Water Come From?” is an interactive map that gives you direct access to the latest science and data on the sources of your drinking water. Learn about the scientific process and cool technology behind this first-of-its-kind map.
Shifting Sands in the Bayou
Written by Anne Hayden | October 15th, 2012
(2)
Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin is gaining land, which seems like a good thing in an era of rising sea levels, right? Conservancy intern Anne Hayden explains what shifting sands mean in this landscape already altered by people.
How’s Our Water Doing? Answering that Question in the Bayou State
Written by Micah Bennett | October 11th, 2012
(1)
Louisiana has historically been a water-rich state, but that could change as sea-level rise and scarcity problems come closer. See how scientists are helping devise a state-wide water plan.
The Quickest, Easiest Way to Save Water
Written by Jon Fisher | October 9th, 2012
(3)
You can offset your entire home water use by changing just one meal per week. Surprised? Get the data on water conservation from a scientist.
Its History of Conservation Success Makes America Exceptional
Written by Bob Bendick | September 20th, 2012
(0)
While conservation in America has changed over the years, one this is clear: the conservation of our natural resources is a foundation for the American way of life.
Cool Green Morning: Thursday, August 30
Written by Nicole Levins | August 30th, 2012
(0)
Get your green news on:
- Our freshwater scientist and his kids spearheaded a “great steelhead rescue.” (Outside)
- It’s called a poodle moth. That’s all you need to know. (Mongabay)
- Is Hurricane Isaac stirring up remnants of oil from the Gulf oil spill? (Yahoo)
- Get the skinny on the carbon tax. (Grist)
- “Free” water comes at a price. (National Geographic)
