Archives for Water
West Texas Ranchers Threaten Lawsuits Over Fracking
Fracking in West Texas has generated opposition from citizens, ranchers, farmers and environmentalists – all of whom share worries, from the lack of water for cattle and crops to potential threats that could be inflicted on popular recreation areas. Could there be a solution?
Report: U.S. Meat Industry Linked to Largest Gulf Dead Zone Ever
A report issued this morning by NGO Mighty Earth suggests the U.S. meat industry is largely responsible for what has become the largest “dead zone” ever in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sea Level Rise Creating ‘Ghost Forests,’ New Wetlands Along Eastern Seaboard
There is mounting evidence that sea level rise is creating what researchers often call “ghost forests" along the U.S. East Coast. The potential threats include a drop in real estate prices, farming and finally, damage to forests integral to the U.S. paper industry.
California’s Least Populous County Has the Golden State’s Biggest Heart
Located between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, and east of Stockton via CA-4, Alpine County is California’s least populous county with just over 1,000 people spread across its 740 square miles. But this spectacular county ridden with lakes, meadows and mountains may very well boast California’s largest heart.
MillerCoors Slashes Water Consumption by 15 Billion Gallons
MillerCoors, the second largest brewer in the U.S., recently announced it conserved at least 15 billion gallons of water across its entire value chain last year largely due to improvements across its supply chain.
19 U.S. Aquariums Join Forces to Fight Plastic Water Pollution
19 aquariums across the U.S. are joining forces to raise awareness and push society into finding innovative alternatives to single-use plastics in a bid to reduce ocean pollution.
WWF: Intensive Aquaculture Can Make Shrimp Industry More Sustainable
The meteoric growth of the global shrimp industry has an ugly side. The increase in shrimp farms worldwide has been tied to environmental degradation and human rights violations. But the World Wildlife Fund has a fix to recommend.
Pollution from Rayon Manufacturing Another Reality Check for the Fashion Industry
Despite improvements across the apparel industry's global supply chain, viscose, also known as rayon, is causing numerous problems, including environmental degradation and increased risks to public health in nations including India, Indonesia and China.
In Madagascar, A Waterless Toilet May Provide a Global Solution
Loowatt is a startup based in the United Kingdom that has been selling waterless toilets in Madagascar since 2012. The contraption at a first glance looks like the familiar western toilet. But instead of water, the toilet emits a biodegradable film that envelopes the human waste and then stores it for eventual conversion into fertilizer and electricity.
Merced River a Surprisingly Vibrant Tour on the Way to Yosemite
Consider an expedition along CA-140, a state route that meanders along the Merced River, takes you through Mariposa and will take you west of Merced in the San Joaquin Valley.
Relentless Flooding Hits Uruguay
Borthwestern Uruguay has been savaged by flooding this month. Persistent rain in late May resulted in the evacuation of over 3,000 people, according to the BBC.
Ahead of World Oceans Day, Monterey Bay Aquarium Seeks More Victories for the Seas
Ahead of this week's World Oceans Day, 3p spoke with Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium as she prepared for the U.N. oceans conference.