Peatland contributions to UK water security
Peatlands are vital to UK water security and must be protected to preserve the UK's water supply, say scientists.
Peatlands are vital to UK water security and must be protected to preserve the UK's water supply, say scientists.
Environment
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Sustainable biological filters called slow sand filters have been used to filter drinking water since the 1800s. They don't use any chemicals, create no waste and use very little energy. However, technologies that meet modern ...
Environment
May 14, 2018
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Environment
May 14, 2018
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Environment
May 4, 2018
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Environment
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Environment
Apr 25, 2018
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Biochemistry
Apr 17, 2018
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The United States has made enormous progress in reducing water pollution since the Clean Water Act was passed nearly 50 years ago. Rivers no longer catch fire when oil slicks on their surfaces ignite. And many harbors that ...
Environment
Apr 17, 2018
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Environment
Apr 17, 2018
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