News tagged with drainage water
Researchers achieve major breakthrough with water desalination system
(PhysOrg.com) -- Concern over access to clean water is no longer just an issue for the developing world, as California faces its worst drought in recorded history. According to state's Department of Water Resources, supplies ...
Jul 13, 2009 |
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Biofuels may lead to a 'drink or drive' issue
Rice University scientists warned that the United States must be careful that the new emphasis on developing biofuels as an alternative to imported oil takes into account potential damage to the nation's water resources.
Jun 15, 2009 |
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How green are green roofs?
Covered with a growing medium and plants, green roofs can benefit a building's insulation, control storm-water drainage and remove pollution from the air, as well as provide wildlife habitats.
Sep 21, 2011 |
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Central China drought worst in over 50 years: reports
Central China's worst drought in more than 50 years is drying reservoirs, stalling rice planting, and threatens crippling power shortages as hydroelectric output slows, state media said Wednesday.
May 25, 2011 |
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NASA satellite improves pollution monitoring
NASA scientists improved watershed pollution monitoring models by incorporating satellite and ground-based observations of precipitation. The NASA data replaces weather station observations, and will allow ...
Jul 26, 2010 |
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New research may help to clean drainage from abandoned mines
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a quiet green glen near Ashville, Pa., lies a rust-colored pond. A deep, rectangular hole in the ground, it somewhat resembles an Olympic-sized pool. Few people, however, would make the ...
Dec 16, 2009 |
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