Clean Water

Is our drinking water safe? Clean, fresh drinking water is something that we take for granted. Because it is necessary for human life, it should

Water Bottles

Most people are aware that drinking bottled water is wasteful, hence the craze behind reusable water bottles such as Sigg or Nalgene. However, it was

Lakes in the United States

Americans love their lakes. Fishing is as American as apple pie and wakeboarding is the new skating. But how safe are these beloved recreational sports?

Rivers in the United States

Just a year before the first Earth Day in April of 1969, the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught on fire.1 Now that sounds pretty absurd, considering

Coral

It is what some scientists have called a biological “murder mystery.”1 Miles of coral reefs all over the world are losing their colors and dying off

Ocean Acidification

Everyone has heard of global warming, but how many people have heard of ocean acidification? Recently, more and more political attention is being paid to

Bathroom Greening

With the green movement taking over the production world, selling everything from toxin-free lamp shades to organic jeans, morphing your bathroom into an environmentally friendly

Sewage Water

As water is becoming increasingly scarce the world is considering new and controversial solutions to this shortage. One of these solutions is converting sewage water

How To Conserve Water in the Bathroom

I will be the first one to admit it: I use a lot of water, in fact I use too much water. This does not

Water Conservation

Although we might sometimes forget, water is in fact a natural resource, and as such we must manageand conserve it to prevent the depletion of

Oxygen and Water

Oxygen and Our Oceans: The entire ocean ecosystem relies on oxygen and each part of that ecosystem requires a different level of oxygen to survive. There

Water Privatization

Water is one of Earth’s most abundant natural resources. Paradoxically, more than one billion people around the world do not have access to clean water.

Scarcity of Water

Paying the piper—water scarcity in the 21st century: When people talk about water scarcity, one of the many consequences of global warming, they do not mean that

A vast icy landscape with sea ice formations floating under a blue sky adorned with clouds.

Why is sea ice disappearing so quickly? Climatologists and global warming experts knew that global warming was going to melt ice sheets around the world,

The Mekong River

Mekong River: Obstacles to protecting the Irrawaddy Dolphin…I am sitting in a wooden long-tail boat with Thomas, a Lao man whose white teeth contrast with

Water in India

Jharkhand, India: Where insurgents and alternative energy systems intersect By the year 2030, India will pass China as the world’s most populous nation. Its population

Acidification of the Ocean

Recently The New York Times ran a full-scale editorial covering the human-induced change in the world’s ocean chemistry.1 When an environmental issue merits this kind

Dead Zone

No, “dead zone” is not the title of some new horror movie… but that doesn’t mean dead zones aren’t horrifying. We’re talking about ocean dead

Elwha Dam

As I write this article, the largest dam removal project in the world is underway on the Elwha River in Washington State. Over the next

Conserve Water

Living in the United States, where water is plentiful in most areas, it is often easy to forget that a growing portion of the world’s

River Pollution

The Swim for Clean Water… Located in the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River is an intensely cold glacial water source with a lot of history, much of which

Water Monitor

The average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water every day! To put that into an interesting perspective, that’s about 850 pounds of water, the

Water Filtration

Options for Water Filtration at Home! Water is essential to human life, and millions of people end up drinking contaminated water everyday. In the United States,

The Colorado River

A reservoir is considered to be a “dead pool” when the water level behind a dam is too low to spill water or generate climate

El Niño

Earth is a fragile being, and one change in one part of the globe can affect multiple other locations, both near and far. This is

Clean Water Act

Forty years ago, on October 18, 1972, a bipartisan United States Congress amended the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948.1 The amended act became popularly

Sacramento Delta

Seven thousand years ago, at the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers in central California, a delta was born. The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Marine Extinction

Global has been declining since the rise of the human civilization. Unfortunately, the numbers of disappearing fresh water species has increased rapidly in recent years.

Rising Sea Levels

Looking for a new real estate investment? With the seas arising, now may be the perfect time to invest in some higher ground in hopes

Cracked dry earth under a clear blue sky, emblematic of the relentless California drought, with distant mountains on the horizon.

Details of its wrath have consumed headlines for months at a time, and yet the complete magnitude of the California drought is perhaps not well

RÍO DE LA PLATA

Río de la Plata literally means “river of silver,” but looking at the river today you might think that the river would be more aptly

Mono Lake

Created at least 760,000 years ago as a result of a monumental volcanic eruption, Mono Lake is one of if not the oldest lake in

Water Pollution

In an environment primarily driven by anthropogenic activities, it is of no surprise that human nature’s exploitative proclivities manifest in our oceans, lakes, and rivers.

Water Pollution

Have you ever wondered where the mindless flush of a toilet delivers your household waste? What about the fate of liquid waste, or “effluent,” generated

A Water Project

The City of Davis is one of few cities in the State of California that still relies entirely upon groundwater. Currently, the city pumps groundwater

Groundwater

Gazing across the oceans and the seas, the prospect of life’s most precious substance always seems to be tantalizingly close but yet so far. While

Chlorine Exposure

For many, thoughts of summer are full of swimming pools and the strong smell of chlorine that goes along with them. Growing up, all I

Agricultural Runoff

Agricultural runoff is a broad term for agricultural byproducts that are not absorbed by fields or soil mass, but rather find themselves running loose into

Water Fluoridation Controversy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called water fluoridation one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century.1  Yet,

Drought Facts

The impact and magnitude of the current California drought may be a difficult concept to wrap our heads around, but certainly its impacts are being

Water Privatization

Water is one of Earth’s most abundant natural resources. Paradoxically, more than one billion people around the world do not have access to clean water.

The Vital Role of Mangroves in Coastal Ecosystems

Many of us share a collective concern about the mark we’re leaving on our planet’s precious coasts. We understand completely—our worries are deep-seated too, particularly

The Hidden World of Underwater Forests

Many of us share a common worry as we ponder the future of our dear planet, grappling earnestly with thoughts on how to safeguard its

Ocean Acidification: The Silent Killer of Marine Life

The ocean’s vast, serene beauty captures our hearts, yet beneath the gentle ebb and flow of its waves lies a crisis that tugs at the

Restoring Wetlands: Nature’s Water Filters

Water pollution and flooding are challenges that touch each of our lives, impacting not only the world around us but also the well-being and security

The Impact of Melting Glaciers on Sea Levels

As we sit down to watch the evening news, it’s increasingly difficult not to feel concerned about the state of our beloved planet. Like so

Freshwater Crisis: Addressing Global Water Scarcity

Water is the very essence of life, yet for far too many, the unsettling spectre of barren taps looms large. It’s a plight that resonates

The Power of Tidal Energy in Renewable Resources

In our collective quest for a greener Earth, tracking down dependable sources of renewable energy is a task that many of us grapple with. We

The Decline of World’s Great River Basins

Our rivers, those majestic veins that traverse our Earth, are in peril, and it’s a matter we simply can’t afford to overlook. Just like you,

Marine Sanctuaries: Safeguarding Oceanic Treasures

Many of us carry a deep-seated worry about the state of our ocean’s health, bearing witness to the troubling impact that pollution and overfishing have

Tackling the Challenge of Eutrophication in Lakes

Healthy lakes are teeming with vitality, yet when ensnared by burgeoning algal blooms, the equilibrium is lost. We’ve navigated these murky depths together and understand

The Global Impact of Melting Arctic Ice

As we witness the gradual retreat of Arctic ice, there’s a collective sense of unease about what this means for our planet’s future. It’s a

Waterborne Diseases: Prevention and Control

Water is the essence of life, yet when it becomes tainted, it transforms from a vital resource into a perilous hazard. We share your concerns

The Wonders of Bioluminescent Marine Creatures

Have you ever found yourself spellbound by the enigmatic glow that dances through our ocean’s depths? It’s a curiosity shared by many, and indeed, like

The Critical Role of Wetlands in Flood Control

Flooding is increasingly at the forefront of our minds, with climate change and erratic weather patterns frequently dominating the news. Perhaps like many others, you’ve

The Beauty and Fragility of Coral Reefs

Many of us harbour deep-seated concerns for the future of our planet’s enchanting underwater realms. You’re not alone in this; we share your sense of

The Controversy Over Dam Removal

In the midst of fervent discussions about dam removal, a subject that never fails to provoke lively debate and heartfelt convictions, we find ourselves keenly

The Ecological Importance of Estuaries

Whilst we tirelessly champion the protection of our planet’s natural habitats, there remains an unsung hero that is often overlooked – the estuary. Indeed, many

Sustainable Water Management in Cities

Water scarcity and pollution are growing issues that touch us all in our bustling cityscapes. Perhaps you, much like ourselves, have witnessed the troubling impact

The Secret World of Underwater Caves

Many of us harbour a deep-seated curiosity to uncover the enigmas cloaked by the ocean’s depths, yet we often find ourselves hesitating on the precipice

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In today’s world, discerning which products are genuinely considerate of our precious planet can feel like a real challenge. Many