Category: Water

Greater ‘Understanding’ of Murray Darling Basin Communities Needed As Labor Appoints New Water Minister

A liberal senator in the state of South Australia has called on newly appointed environment and water minister, Tanya Plibersek, to visit communities across the Murray Darling Basin in order to have a greater “understanding” of rural and regional communities in Australia. Speaking to Sky News host, Chris Kenny on June 2, liberal senator Anne…


California Bans Watering Grass Around Businesses in ‘Emergency’ Regulation

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—New water restrictions will soon be in place after the State Water Resources Control Board unanimously voted May 24 to ban the watering of ornamental grass in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. The ban would not include “watering turf that is used for recreation or other community purposes, water used at residences or water to…


Soak up the Summer at These Spots on the Water

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Let a little hydro power direct your future family vacation. Here are five places where water is part of the appeal. The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Phoenix, Arizona Once considered the grandest hotel of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the historic Arizona Biltmore, renowned for its Frank Lloyd Wright…


Mom Teaches Infant Water Survival Skills After Losing Son in A Drowning Accident

One mother is teaching her baby girl a life saving skill after suffering a tragedy. …


Supreme Court Restores Trump-Era Water Rule

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) vacated a district court’s decision to strike down the Trump-era Section 401 Certification rule for the Clean Water Act (CWA), thereby reinstating it. The decision granted an emergency stay, responding to an application filed March 21 by a group of states and energy…


Not Drinking Enough Water Can Lead to Blood Clots, Many People Do Not Hydrate the Right Way

Not drinking enough water can do more harm to your body than you can imagine Water plays the role of lubrication and transportation in the body. According to Chen Wenrong, director of Hanlin Chinese Medicine Clinic, water lubricates the skin, add moistures to the oral mucous membrane to make swallowing easier, and also improves the…


Water with Life

“Water with Life” features Taiwan’s waterscape throughout four seasons and takes audience to an unprecedented journey that enables people to see diverse lives relying on water and serious impacts caused by global warming, viewers can take a close look into the water environment and destruction. This title is only available in the US. – Feature…


Video: Former Member of British Military Volunteering at the Ukrainian Border

Keiran Murphy, a former member of the British military, left his home and his son to help with the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Every day, he crosses the border six times in order to deliver food and water to those in need. From NTD News


The Importance of Clean Water

Water is the most important thing you take into your body. Your body is 60-75% water, depending on your hydration and muscle mass. We are told to drink half our body weight in ounces of water per day, to fully hydrate and flush toxins out. Unfortunately, water quality is a major issue in our country…


Video: Meet the Baby Who Started Swimming at 6 Months Old, Taking to Water Like a Fish

Watching the decade-old footage of this little baby paddle underwater seems like the most natural thing in the world. Elizabeth, who turned 11 this January, began her swimming journey at just 6 months old; her parents capturing her most magical moments. Elizabeth has plenty of other interests, but water remains her first love. “She has…