News tagged with water security

Report casts world's rivers in 'crisis state'

(PhysOrg.com) -- The world's rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 29, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (12) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Contraband could hide in plain sight, research shows

As airport security employees scan luggage for a large variety of banned items, they may miss a deadly box cutter if they find a water bottle first.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 20, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Midwestern ethanol plants use much less water than western plants, study says

Ethanol production in Minnesota and Iowa uses far less water overall than similar processes in states where water is less plentiful, a new University of Minnesota study shows.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1


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