Water is an important determinant in the growth of plants or crops. The phenomenon which explains the conversion of water and carbon dioxide into food using the light energy from sun is Photosynthesis. Irrigation, a bail-out from erratic or little rainfall, is an artificial or man-made system of water application to farmland to meet crops […]
Industrial Uses: Competitor with Drinking Water
The domestic use of water includes cooking, drinking, bathing and washing. In this age, this only amounts to a fraction of daily water use. There are other needs and purposes which our waters serve us. For instance, there is a volume of water required to convey a vessel or a large ship. We conclude that the […]
Water Scarcity: Global shortages drive innovation even as crisis continues
Fresh Water is one of the scarce commodities of this world and it is lacked by more than forty percent of the world’s population. It reduces at a very rapid rate, and predictions have been made that it might lead to the next world war. Fresh water is only a fraction of the total amount […]
4 Ways to Improve Corporate Water Targets
The corporate world of water has always been in need to curb the risks related to the water business such as water scarcity, flood, drought and other related water risks. It was recorded in the water report of the CDP in 2016 that $14 billion was lost by 607 water companies due to the risks […]
Tips for Specifying Composite Water Tanks
A composite tank is a modern tank that comprises of a concrete pedestal reinforced by steel, and its interior made up of steel. The composite water tank has two major specification that buyers and tend to focus on, and these are the method of construction and qualification of the contractor. METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION This is […]
Water Treatment: Technology Innovation
Food and shelter are great essentials for living and as good as they are, you may still survive for quite a good period of time but that’s not the case with water. That’s why in the previous events and historical times, civilizations have always thrived in areas of abundant water supply. However, water is needed […]
Effects of Desalination on human habitat and water environment
Desalination of water is the process that involves the removal of salt from salt water thereby leading to the production of good water for consumption. Today, desalination is considered the affordable solution to resolve the issue of inadequate fresh water. During desalination, a large amount of energy is consumed to remove salts from salt water. […]
Water Scarcity: The Causes, Effects and Solutions
Water Scarcity There are several people in every part of the world who doesn’t have access to water. Some have access to water but it not stable of use. The Earth’s surface is covered with about 70% of water and just about 3% of this water is fresh enough for human consumption. In agreement to WWF, […]
New Year Resolution
For the beginning of the year we found this article that gives 8 personal resolutions to keep our oceans clean. The Surfrider Foundation have compiled a list of 8 resolutions that are simple and can be implemented in your every day actions that have a impact in protecting our beaches and ocean. If we all […]
Are sustainable fish farms possible? – Meet Steve Page and his deep-sea fish farm
To continue with the innovative spirit of our last blog we invite you to see this interesting video about the dangerous evolution of aqua-culture and learn about Steve Page’s search for possible solutions to make the fish industry a sustainable as well as a profitable food source. According to this video the fish market made […]