Articles related to "Safe Drinking Water"

Ensuring access to safe drinking water is one the greatest challenges facing the world. Inventions such as the Life Straw could be life saving solution for millions.

Humans need two and a half quarts of water per day to maintain health. Safe drinking water doesn't just happen. It is the result of source protection and treatment.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has provided proof of what municipal engineers have said for years -- tap water is as safe as bottled water to drink.

Water isn't always the pure and refreshing drink you might expect. Don't learn this the hard way next time you are traveling on vacation.

Water is essential for life. Safe drinking water and sanitation are crucial to eradicate poverty, hunger, and disease, and they are crucial for sustainable development.

About six million Iraqis - one out of five - do not have access to safe drinking water. Water-borne disease poses great health risks especially for children under five.

People all over the world broke a Guinness record for the largest number of people opposing world poverty.

May 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the Walkerton drinking water tragedy and its legacy includes safe drinking water policies and water treatment systems in Canada.

Burkina Faso, is one of the world's poorest countries, but friendly people, beautiful scenery and a rich cultural history attracts tourists from all over the world.

Contaminants in drinking water from pharmaceuticals, microbes and toxins and cosmetics, perfumes, automotive coolants and pesticides can be risks to human health

Hikers need to drink water to stay hydrated while on the trail. Having the right gear and knowing how to get purified water can help.

Safe water sources are difficult to find (and expensive!) as the hazards of tap water, plastic water bottles, chlorine, fluoride, and estrogen-like chemicals mount.

Sustainable communities and production methods are included n Coke's corporate social responsibility strategy.

Clean water is a finite resource around the world that many say should be viewed as a basic human right.

Possible US domestic energy independence and economic boom lie in upstate New York in the form of untapped natural gas. But opponents say hydraulic fracturing is unsafe.

There are several methods for getting safe water for drinking in the backcountry. Water filtering is the most popular, and is effective in the North American Wilderness.

Over 4,000 children die every day from water related diseases. Providing clean water is essential for fighting poverty, diseases, deaths and empowering women.

There are several warning signs that Canada's governments are not providing the safest water for its citizens because of cost constraints and treatment methods.

A glance in any Copenhagen shop window will show that style and design is of the utmost importance in Denmark. Visit the Danish Design Centre for the latest ideas.

Many people dream of traveling from Vladivostok to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian railway, but what is it really like to spend a whole week on a train?

Brazil offers many opportunities for American and European companies to invest in water infrastructure, said Nuno Branco, an environmental analyst with Frost & Sullivan.

Consumers need to be aware of lead toxicity caused by older and imported wine bottles as well as the dangers associated with using crystal decanters.

Environmentally-minded travellers keen to adopt a more sustainable approach to travel will find these eco-friendly gadgets worth packing.

As China grows richer, startling statistics show that safe water remains a "must-have" necessity for millions of Chinese dying from water contamination.

UN CEO Water Mandate calls for corporate and government action but goes largely ignored. Only 20 of 1000 companies who attended the World Ecoonomic Forum have signed.

Architecture for Humanity's book on innovative shelter solutions is a primer on sustainable, cost-effective design for responding to humanitarian crises.

There is one resource necessary to the very existence of mankind . It is essential, irreplaceable and can not be substituted. It is water.

The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.

Millions of children, especially those in poor countries, continue to suffer famine, hunger, disease and poverty despite continued help by charity organisations.

Highlighting gains in sustainability outcomes, Designed to Matter, provides an overview of Procter & Gamble's multi-national CSR projects.

The old fashioned concept of filling a bottle with tap water is getting a makeover thanks to increased environmental awareness and stylish new reusable water bottles.

Most reverse osmosis filters remove more contaminants than even a high quality carbon filter because they include a carbon pre-filter as well as a membrane.

Battling economic hardship and political turmoil, ordinary Zimbabweans now face a new threat from the one thing they cannot live without- water.

Vacationers can help make the world a better place by volunteering for humanitarian, scientific and environmental projects worldwide.

A comprehensive United Nations report warns that, despite many successes, overall progress has been too slow for most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Certified dietary managers (CDM) oversee nutritional departments and plans. With the proper training and leadership skills, CDMs can enjoy a rewarding career.

Americans are told that fluoride is good for children's teeth. Recent research shows just how dangerous even trace amounts can be to our health. Make an informed decision

Who is at risk from contaminants in drinking water? While the EPA sets limits for what is considered "safe" amounts of toxins in water, some people are more vulnerable.

More than 200 billion litres of bottled water is bought around the world each year, but at what cost to the environment, and everyone's back pockets?