Archives for Water
Can Solar Thermal Desalination Make Sustainable Agriculture Possible?
Sundrop Farms, based in Australia, claims it is the only company on Earth that can build and operate greenhouses in areas that severely lack fresh water.
SABMiller Makes the Case for Confronting Water Scarcity at Lima Climate Conference
At the Lima Climate Change Conference, SABMiller says businesses must make the business case for addressing water scarcity throughout Latin America.
Venice, Flooding and Climate Change
If there is an Exhibit A for climate change, it could be Venice, as flooding challenges the city more than ever before.
Harvesting Water From the Air: A Sustainable Option for Businesses?
A California startup, Skywell, is pitching atmospheric water-generator systems, which extract water from the air with its advanced water generators.
The Once Beautiful, Blue Danube and Its Sturgeon
The mysterious sturgeon, an indicator of the river's health, is at risk. Bulgaria, Romania and the WWF strive to protect it.
PepsiCo Releases New Water Modeling Tool for Latin America
PepsiCo and the Inter-American Bank (IDB) released a new water modeling tool to assist Latin American nations forecast future water supplies.
Is Too Much Bottled Water Coming from Drought Stricken Regions?
Much bottled water is coming from drought stricken regions, notably California, which is in its third year of drought.
Nestle Hides Behind a “Sovereign Nation” in Desert Bottled Water Controversy
Nestle, which sells the most bottled water in the U.S., is attracting controversy for its bottling of water in a region suffering from depleted groundwater.
Flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina: In the Shelters
About a thousand Bosnian citizens remain housed in temporary shelters in the aftermath of the floods that devastated the country last May.
After the Floods: Lonely Croatia Hills
Zagreb is asking the EU for help to cope with the floods that have hit the country. But in the Gorski Kotar, between Rijeka and Zagreb, citizens are still waiting for the funds to cover the damage caused by February's disastrous frost wave
“Stop Washing Your Jeans:” Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh at Brainstorm Green
It’s official: you can stop washing your jeans. And that’s a direct suggestion from Levi Strauss & Co. CEO, Chip Bergh.
Could the World Cup Push Brazil to Energy Efficiency?
With the World Cup approaching, an impending crisis could nudge Brazil in a more sustainable direction--specifically towards energy efficiency.