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Can Saltwater Quench Our Growing Thirst?

2015-04-19 15:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Climate Central: It seems simple enough: Take the salt out of water so it's drinkable. But it's far more complex than it appears at first glance. It's also increasingly crucial in a world where freshwater resources are progressively strained by population growth, development, droughts, climate change and more. That's why researchers and companies from the U.S. to Australia are fine-tuning a centuries-old concept that might be the future of quenching the world's thirst. "When it comes to increasing water supplies,...

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Barriers Set Up, Water Being Testing at North Dakota Site of 3M Gallon Saltwater Spill

2015-01-23 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Associated Press: Earthen barriers have been set up across a creek and water was being tested Thursday around the site of a nearly 3 million-gallon leak of saltwater generated by oil drilling, the largest spill of its kind during North Dakota's current oil rush. The berms were built at Blacktail Creek to prevent potentially contaminated water from flowing out of the creek and into a bigger body of water that eventually leads into the Missouri River. "So when the ice starts to melt if there's any oil or contaminated...

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Storms, saltwater threaten flooding, drinking water

2014-08-03 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

News Press: As sea levels rise in Southwest Florida, water isn't just going to flood in from the Gulf; it'll come from above and below as well. Storm water and saltwater intrusion are two aspects of sea level rise that will cause headaches across the region. Southwest Florida's flat topography and porous geology mean water flows poorly on the surface, but relatively free underground. It's the exact opposite of what you'd want. Southwest Florida sits on primarily limestone rock, which is filled with...

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Alligator Test Clips withstand saltwater environments.

2014-06-25 14:29:28| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Designed to withstand high-corrosion conditions of coastal, marine, and other saltwater environments, Alligator Test Clips feature solid copper construction for ease of soldering, along with 302 grade stainless steel springs and rivets. Series consists of 5 unique styles, including 5 A elongated jaw copper, 10 A copper, 50 A mini battery, 50 A center spring general purpose, and 100 A heavy-duty marine version. This story is related to the following:Test and Measuring InstrumentsElectric Test Clips |

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US Cities Quench Growing Thirst with Saltwater

2013-09-13 18:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

National Public Radio: As reservoirs disappear and wells run dry, cities around the U.S. are turning to saltwater to meet their water needs. Mike Hightower of Sandia National Labs and Amy Zander of Clarkson University talk about the future of desalination and its impacts on energy and the environment. Is it sustainable enough to succeed?

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