Articles related to "Aquifers"

The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.

A rapidly diminishing resource as population grows, ground water is precious.

Tap water is merely water that is taken from a tap or faucet.

There is concern that mining groundwater has a negative impact on water stores and ecosystems. Regulation may be critical to help to aid in a global water crisis.

The American billionaire says his land buying days are most over and also denies some of the rumors and conspiracy theories that have evolved about his true intents.

The "Mouth of the South" has made large purchases of Western ranchland and critics are wondering what he has in mind: saving the environment or a greedy land grab?

Use of harvested rainwater to irrigate your desert landscape is cost-effective and wise.

It might seem obvious, but the good desert gardener will understand water and irrigation problems.

Living in New Mexico, Judith Phillips is a much-sought-after speaker and author of a number of books on gardening in the southwest.

Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.

Here is a resource for Desert Garden readers, along with links to definitions and articles on Desert Gardens topics. Please feel free to use this list.

Students use problem-based learning strategies and techniques to develop findings and make recommendations, along with preparing a press release in this case study.

Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.

Dozens of endangered plants, bugs, reptiles and other animals call the Lake Wales Ridge home, making it the largest collection of endangered species in the United States.

In Royal Palm Beach, Florida, there has recently been a high number of cancer diagnoses. These are some things everyone involved in South Florida should know.

In the past, industrial development has brought to mind visions of smoke stacks belching toxins into the environment. But the green industry movement is changing that.

Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.

T. Boone Pickens, once the darling of the oil and gas industry, is now buying water rights and proposing a massive alternative energy plan for the southwestern U.S.

Trees provide basic services critical to human life. Forest managers balance these with other human lifestyle requirements.

Fixing Climate takes an unconventional approach to the problem of global warming and offers a possible solution. It provides a glimmer of hope for the future.

Consider installing a rain barrel to collect and store rain water.

Removal of huarango trees to make way for agriculture may have been root cause of the Nazca people's disappearance. This keystone species tree is now returning to Peru.

Shared Water - Shared Opportunities. This the theme of the 2009 World Water Day celebrated by the UN next 22 March and this year dedicated to transboundary waters

One Long Island town's rise and fall, told in a hybrid personal and environmental memoir.

Mexicans now consume the most Coca-Cola beverages per capita in the world. Turning to India, Coke uses regional marketing tactics to sell its products.

Located in the heart of downtown Albany, Georgia the Flint Riverquarium is a true treat - an aquarium that showcases a natural habitat.

Find out the pros and cons of bottled water versus municipal water sources and filtered water.

This lesson plan utilizes the discrepant event model in encouraging students to think about the source and purity of their drinking water.

As Jordan's water supply, from aquifers and river sources, diminishes, water scarcity in Jordan is set to become an increasing problem for the country's economy.

It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?

Pills and other forms of medication should never be flushed down the toilet. Flushing pills and liquid medication can harm the environment.

According to the United Nations rising sea levels, largely as a result of climate change, may potentially displace millions of people from coastal areas and river deltas.

Early settlers were fascinated by Colorado's many mineral springs and their amazing abilities to heal conditions as diverse as tuberculosis and arthritis.

Crafters can now buy quilt batting, fiberfill, and pillow forms made from corn fiber. Are these products green?

A review of the book published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

In Gainesville, there is an impressive geologic site known as Devil's Millhopper, a sinkhole filled with lush green foliage, crags and crevices, and unique life.

Continued problems have been reported by boaters using ethanol blended gasoline. Mitigate many of these issues with a little proactive work on your boat.

Green building is beyond the trends of innovative, colorful facades and materials. Green building is a new way of thinking that propels communities to the future.

These eco-friendly money saving tips will reduce stress and keep you emotionally healthy. Here are 5 ways to spend less money and lighten your footprint.

Now more than ever people are curious about how rising ocean levels will affect our cities. If or when the polar ice caps melt, what will be waterfront property?

Salinity is the level of soluble salts found in soil (or water).

Fungal processes that have been a part of balanced ecosystems for thousands of years may prove vital to cleaning up humanity's environmental mistakes.

The qanat or subterranean aqueduct, is one of the world's oldest and most successful technologies and is still widely used today.

Rain Gardens lower landscape maintenance time and costs while filtering and infiltrating water to improve water quality.

Plants are a less expensive first line of defense against property loss, especially in tidal creeks and coves. Learn when, why and how natural erosion control is best.

Recent pollution of the Yarmouk River with oil waste and sewage has again brought the problem of chronic water shortage in the Middle East into sharp focus.

With more arable land, a growing young population, abundant natural resources and government partnering with private industry, Brazil will lead the BRIC pack.

As sea level rises, coastal inhabitants respond by building barriers. In the long term, planning that allows wetlands to migrate inland is recommended.

Hard water causes plumbing problems with scale from mineral deposits of calcium, lime, and magnesium, affecting hot water heater efficiency and making rinsing difficult.

Ever heard the admonition "lousy water makes lousy coffee"? Well, this is not only true of java-making, but also with brewing beer. Quality water makes quality beer.