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How oceans can solve our freshwater crisis
2014-05-27 14:39:10| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
CNN: It's been a cruel irony for ancient mariners and any thirsty person who has ever gazed upon a sparkling blue ocean: Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink. But imagine a coastal city of the future, say in 2035. Along with basic infrastructure such as a port, roads, sewer lines and an electrical grid, it's increasingly likely this city by the sea will contain a newer feature. A desalination plant. Thanks to improved technology, turning ocean water into freshwater is becoming more economically...
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Global Freshwater Conservation Gains Momentum Among UN Countries
2014-05-22 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GLOBAL - Thirty-five member countries of the United Nations have now officially agreed to common guidelines for sharing and managing freshwater resources that cross international borders.
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ENWA-Reverse Osmosis Freshwater Maker and Desalination Systems, Chemical-Free Water Conditioners, and Chemical-Free Bacteriological Barriers
2014-02-17 01:00:00| Ship Technology
ENWA is among the leading manufacturers of water treatment equipment for the maritime and offshore industry. We manufacture and supply a wide range of freshwater maker systems (RO) together with pre- and post-treatment for potable and technical water
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Freshwater Loss Could Double Agricultural Losses Tied to Climate Change
2013-12-17 23:32:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: Freshwater shortages could double the effects of climate change on agriculture yields, a new study combining climate, agricultural and hydrological models found. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study estimates that climate change alone could result in a loss of between 400-2,600 petacalories of food supply, or 8 to 43 percent of present day levels. Add projected declines of freshwater into the mix and this could jump an additional 600-2,900 petacalories, the...
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Global warming threatens freshwater mussels
2013-12-06 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Summit Voice: Global warming may push many native freshwater mussel species to the brink of extinction, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report. In a laboratory setting, the researchers found that warmer water temperatures impair mussel growth. Many aquatic biologists see mussels as bellwether species of for climate change impacts. Freshwater mussels are also good indicators of good water and sediment quality in U.S. rivers. They are also also important in the aquatic food web, filter large amounts...
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