About 70% of the human body is made up of water, and the average human being cannot survive for more than three days without this unique compound. Given that water is the primary component of blood, urine, sweat, tears, and so much more, the human body requires a constant supply to survive. On average, you […]
Africa and Water Borne Diseases: Any Way Out?
Although we associate certain diseases with undeveloped nations, the truth is that none can be totally immune to water borne diseases. With no country as an exception, four-fifths of diseases on African soil are water borne and has led to the death of many. In 2009, the number of death from diarrhea is two (2) […]
8 to 12 million US tons of plastic end up in the world’s oceans
Approximately 40% of the world’s 7.6 billion people live within 62 miles (100km) of an ocean coast. For the other 60%, some of whom may never have even seen an ocean, the seas still play a vital role in their lives. Unfortunately, we collectively treat the oceans worse than most of us treat the […]
Health Risks and Benefits of Bottled Water
Bottled water has become the major method of consuming water today. It is one of the most purchased beverage and it is estimated that each person consumes up to twenty-six gallons of bottled water in one year. It is purchased majorly because of its handiness and portability. It gives access to water anytime, anywhere. But […]
Effects of Climate Change on Water Supply
Water is very usual for human activities, it is a well-known fact that one of the most important uses of water is for drinking and cooking. We need water to cook most of the food that we consume and we need water to digest the food that we eat. Apart from this, water is useful […]
The use of Wastewater for Agricultural Production: Preserving our Environment
The use of water for agricultural production is at an all times highest. Agriculture is one of the most important and common use of freshwater. According to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), it takes about three tons of water to produce a kilogram of cereal and fifteen tons of water to produce a […]
Water Crisis in Africa Myth or Reality
Africa is facing a lot of problems and water scarcity is one of them. Water scarcity is the major cause of the water crisis in Africa, as it is no myth that it is one of the world’s biggest problems and is affecting over 1 billion people globally. This statistics show that one in every […]
Vitality of Water to Human Survival
The importance of water to the survival of man cannot be over emphasized. It is one of the strongholds of man’s existence, and this makes it very vital to human survival. Lack or loss of water can cause a lot of harm to the health of man, and this is a big threat to the […]
Drinkable Water and the Rural Communities
Drinkable water is water that is chemically tested as clean and safe for human consumption. The clear water is, does not necessarily make it clean and safe. For water to become drinkable, it has to undergo a lot of processing and chemical reactions. The end product of these reactions is the clean and drinkable water. […]
POLLUTION ON TAP: China’s housing boom has destroyed its biggest cities’ drinking water
More than 70% of the watersheds that supply water to China’s 30 largest cities are severely polluted, threatening the water supply for hundreds of millions of people, a recent report, “The China Urban Water Blueprint”, finds. Link to the story