Category: water shortages

How Waterwise, Drought-Tolerant Garden Landscapes Are Being Developed

April 16, 2023
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By Alex Groves From The Orange County Register Santa Ana—Flowers, shrubs, and grass are pretty to look at, but they can also transform outdoor spaces into something that feels like home. That, however, takes water. With an eye toward changing environmental conditions of the future, researchers are testing plants and newfangled tech that will help…

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The Pressing Problems of Water Scarcity and Water Pollution

September 22, 2022
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While some say ‘climate change’ is the No. 1 threat to humanity, this threat is capable of putting your life in immediate lethal peril. And it’s not just a third world issue – signs are popping up all over the US that we’re in trouble. Be prepared to face the unthinkable with these timely tips….

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Is This the Biggest Threat to Our Survival?

September 22, 2022
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While some say ‘climate change’ is the No. 1 threat to humanity, this threat is capable of putting your life in immediate lethal peril. And it’s not just a third world issue – signs are popping up all over the US that we’re in trouble. Be prepared to face the unthinkable with these timely tips….

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National Drought Declared in UK After Driest Start to Year Since 1976

August 12, 2022
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A national drought has been declared in England, after a prolonged period of low rainfall from January to July 2022, the lowest since 1976. The decision followed a meeting on Friday by the National Drought Group—which includes the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), water companies, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)—which was…

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Water Shortages Growing as England and Wales Head for a Second Heatwave

August 10, 2022
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Parts of England and Wales are facing a second heatwave later this week amid raising concerns about water shortages caused by this summer’s drought. Last month temperatures exceeded 40C (104F) for the first time on record and, while the weather will not be as hot, the Met Office has put out an amber warning for…

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Water Shortages Growing as England and Wales Head for Second Heatwave

August 10, 2022
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Parts of England and Wales are facing a second heatwave later this week amid raising concerns about water shortages caused by this summer’s drought. Last month, temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time on record and, while the weather won’t be as hot, the Met Office has put out an…

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