solar energy solar panels benefits of solar panels solar water heating Everyone wants to make their money last longer and provide for more. Bills are going up. In fact, it seems that everything is going up except salaries. MORE
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Keira watering can is of a very snazzy and funky design which is beautiful but also practical and useable. The second plus point is that the Kiera watering can looks great and works a treat. MORE
You probably know that I live where we have many, many woodpeckers. One of the most abundant woodpeckers in Oak Run , where I live, is the Acorn Woodpecker ( Melanerpes formicivorus ). MORE
Dopper is a Cradle-to-Cradle water bottle company that is bringing clean water to Nepal. Yes, the bottle is plastic but it will still replace thousands of plastic water bottles that an individual would otherwise use. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) © Dopper Meet Dopper! MORE
Eduardo Porter: Water is far too cheap across most American cities and towns. But what’s worse is the way the United States quenches the thirst of farmers, who account for 80 percent of the nation’s water consumption and for whom water costs virtually nothing. MORE
Saving water, during a drought and in general by Michael Smith (Veshengro) “Don't rush to flush if it's only a pee” was the water saving eco-advice given in a booklet produced by the office of the Mayor of London under Ken Livingstone and this is a good advice. Using less water in our homes (and elsewhere) is not only good environmental practice, it also makes financial sense, especially if you are on a water meter. MORE
Waylon talks with Founder of Vertical Water, Valentina Cugnasca, about her mission to help save the trees, while providing a delicious and nutritious beverage. This beverage might be a new drink fad, but it also might provide an economic incentive to keep more trees standing. MORE
What is Your Water Footprint? A water footprint, the new kid on the block, is pretty much the same in terms of average monthly or yearly use. And you can’t reduce the regional impact of water by saving it in another place. Does running water improve the process? MORE
California has just imposed the most stringent restrictions on water use in its history, so a reminder about ways to conserve water is timely. More than 70 percent of planet Earth is water. But do you know that less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is fresh water that we can actually consume? easy green living tip saving water conserve water save water sustainable water use MORE
Abbas Jivaji offers smudging in water blessing On June 12th, Councillor Jim Tovey, Mississauga Nation knowledge keeper Nancy Rowe and others helped me celebrate the launch of my long-awaited book "Water Is." with a water blessing of Mimico Creek and various water-engaging activities. MORE
The Clean Water Act focused on water pollution from human sewage outflow, which has now been markedly reduced across the nation. Later we realized that the effective control of water pollution also demands removal of nitrogen and phosphorus, derived from sewage degradation. MORE
In its place we find a favorite for much of history, namely plain old H2O, also known simply as water. This myth is, however, being perpetuated by the bottled water suppliers, including soda companies such as Coca Cola and Pepsi. And who are the greatest water bottlers? MORE
By Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Cop-op has announced that all of its own-brand water bottles will be switched to contain 50% recycled plastic, as part of a plan to "test the water" on how shoppers will react to a change in design. MORE
Poor water quality in Hawai‘i's oceans degrades coral reefs, threatening the corals themselves, the fish and other creatures (including people) that rely on them. A dedicated group of citizen scientists gather water samples from 48 monitoring sites off the coast of Maui. MORE
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Sarah Davidson is the International Water Policy Advisor at The Nature Conservancy. But, more importantly, it was exciting to be surrounded by people who realize water is central to the daily lives of everyone on our planet. Do you know where your water comes from ? MORE
We have a small water feature off our back porch. It’s probably about 300 square feet in size, holding maybe 2000 gallons of water. In addition to nest boxes around the property and bird feeders in the yard, the water feature is our most efficient wildlife magnet. MORE
This is water, period, however much you wish to wrap it up in a designer bottle. The Voss water (or VOSS, if they had their way) is named after an unrelated Norwegian town and the water in the bottle is said to come from Iveland, in Southern Norway, and is supposed to be very special. MORE
Why Filter Your Water? What's in Your Water? Most of us are fortunate enough to have easy access to treated water, but is the water that comes from our taps really safe? water supplies. Common contaminants in tap water. How can I make sure my water is clean? MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Water, yes, lots of it, but (ice) cold no. We have all heard, and often assumed it to be an old-wives-tale and thus even discarded this warning, not to drink really cold water in hot weather conditions. Cold water is good, but only in sips. MORE
As we crossed the bridge over the outflow from the lake in Mote Park, I glanced downstream and right in the middle of the flow on a mat of tangled debris, sat a Water Rail, Rallus aquaticus. As we watched, the rail skipped into the water and made its way to the edge. MORE
From the Field Agriculture Endangered Species Native Plants Ranching Research WaterConservationists at The Nature Conservancy and the U. Forest Service are improving spring boxes so that ranchers can easily “turn off the faucet” when they’re not using it. MORE
The Pain Mound is a large pile of woody biomass, aka mulch. Invented by French farmer Jean Pain in the 1970s, it is made of woodchips and sawdust, surrounded by a ring of hay bales for structure and insulation. As the Pain Mound decomposes, heat is produced and harnessed using a hydronic loop. MORE
The Green Thing invented this new tradition called World Tap Water Week because, as they said, it's high time the world celebrated humble, tasty tap for the everyday hero that it is. There is nothing special about mineral water or bottled water. Same as tap water. MORE
In my view, the best opportunity for you here is the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Through LWCF’s Forest Legacy Program, organizations are investing in working forests that protect watersheds and water drinking supplies, like in Whitefish, Montana. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Those bottles (and there are also others), a valuable resource, are routinely tossed away by people without as much as a second thought, are the ideal candidates for upcycling into reusable water bottles. MORE
Clean water is our right and a basic human need. Academy Apprentice/Audit Blogs Enlightened Society Food Green boycott clean water climate change environment green values human need mother Nestle resource water bottle wisdomIt is being stolen and sold back to us by manufacturers who are buying it dirt cheap and claiming it as theirs. MORE
Bottled water drinkers: I hope you are sitting down. Most consumers of bottled water think that their favorite aqueous refresher comes from a special place like a mountain spring or other natural source. easy green living tip how to go green saving water bottled water purified waterAfter all, the bottles have nice pictures of mountains and fast flowing streams. The names are very natural and pure-sounding, like Poland [.]. MORE
But it is a good one: Brewhouse Coffee Stout is a specialty release brewed by Central Waters Brewing Company of Amherst, Wisconsin using coffee roasted in-house by Emy J’s Coffee House and Café in nearby Stevens Point. Central Waters Brewing Company: Brewhouse Coffee Stout. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Transform a milk jug into a watering can This project will have you saving your milk container to create a kid- friendly watering can. Children love to water plants. This DIY watering can with a rose head could be the ideal solution. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Tap water costs almost nothing and comes conveniently out of the tap (or faucet, as our American cousins call it). Still most people buy water in bottles. Bottled (mineral) water is not as clean as claimed Water is clean, fresh and healthy. MORE
Solar Hot Water Heaters. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to make this change is with a solar water heater. Check out Apricus Solar Water Heaters , a Connecticut-based company that’s putting the sun’s energy to work for you. Why get a solar water heater? The EPA estimates that around 20% of all home energy use goes to heating water. Solar water heaters will also reduce your home energy bills. MORE
More than 1 in 4 cities could have water shortages by 2050 even if they had first priority for water. Climate Change Climate Nature + People Urban Conservation Water MORE
Water is a shape shifter. She's been standing for an hour in the queue for the public water tap. “La The Way of Water” is a near-future vision that explores the nuances of corporate and government corruption and deceit together with resource warfare. MORE
Water is a shape shifter. She's been standing for an hour in the queue for the public water tap. “La The Way of Water” is a near-future vision that explores the nuances of corporate and government corruption and deceit together with resource warfare. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Nestlé is draining developing countries to produce its bottled water, destroying countries’ natural resources before forcing its people to buy their own water back. Who in their right mind is going to buy a bottle of tap water at the rate of $1.50 MORE
Xiaolangdi Dam, China Water has been on my mind a lot lately. It changed the way I look at water; I recall being fascinated by the sheer magnitude and power of it. It changed the way I look at water. The mark that water has left on me has been great. We are water. MORE
Public appeals for reductions in energy and water use are ubiquitous. For political and jurisdictional reasons, it is often easier to mount a conservation campaign than raise energy or water prices in times of scarcity. MORE
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Megahome Water Distiller from J D Harris Ltd Do you live in an area with hard water? Are you concerned about the possibility fluoride or other nasties in your tap water? Or is your water source not healthy? MORE
Water, is water, is water. So how can you have “diet water”? Well, water does. Any potable, that is to say, drinkable, water. There is no such thing as “Diet Water”. green living green living tips water MORE
The very real danger of global water shortages is once again an immediate concern on World Water Day. One billion people still lack access to safe drinking water and more than two billion people lack access to adequate sanitation despite some claims that the millennium development goals for water have been reached. The world’s population has now passed 7 billion people; this is 7 billion consumers of a finite yet vital and life giving resource - water. MORE
By blending the Aloe Vera flesh with water and lemon, the texture loosens, making it a more drinkable consistency. Aloe Vera Water Recipe: Ingredients and Equipment: 1 cup of fresh Aloe Vera flesh. 2 cups of filtered water. MORE
How to Filter Water at Home. Thanks to modern water treatment methods, most of us can turn on the faucet, start a load of laundry, or jump in the shower without worrying about where our water comes from. Water Filter - Reverse Osmosis. MORE
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JUNE 20, 2018
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Transform a milk jug into a watering can This project will have you saving your milk container to create a kid- friendly watering can. Children love to water plants. This DIY watering can with a rose head could be the ideal solution.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
We have a small water feature off our back porch. It’s probably about 300 square feet in size, holding maybe 2000 gallons of water. In addition to nest boxes around the property and bird feeders in the yard, the water feature is our most efficient wildlife magnet.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 9, 2018
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Water, yes, lots of it, but (ice) cold no. We have all heard, and often assumed it to be an old-wives-tale and thus even discarded this warning, not to drink really cold water in hot weather conditions. Cold water is good, but only in sips.
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Water, is water, is water. So how can you have “diet water”? Well, water does. Any potable, that is to say, drinkable, water. There is no such thing as “Diet Water”. green living green living tips water
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 23, 2016
This is water, period, however much you wish to wrap it up in a designer bottle. The Voss water (or VOSS, if they had their way) is named after an unrelated Norwegian town and the water in the bottle is said to come from Iveland, in Southern Norway, and is supposed to be very special.
Nature Conservancy - Science
MARCH 21, 2018
From the Field Agriculture Endangered Species Native Plants Ranching Research WaterConservationists at The Nature Conservancy and the U. Forest Service are improving spring boxes so that ranchers can easily “turn off the faucet” when they’re not using it.
The Alien Next Door
OCTOBER 3, 2013
Xiaolangdi Dam, China Water has been on my mind a lot lately. It changed the way I look at water; I recall being fascinated by the sheer magnitude and power of it. It changed the way I look at water. The mark that water has left on me has been great. We are water.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 17, 2012
Saving water, during a drought and in general by Michael Smith (Veshengro) “Don't rush to flush if it's only a pee” was the water saving eco-advice given in a booklet produced by the office of the Mayor of London under Ken Livingstone and this is a good advice. Using less water in our homes (and elsewhere) is not only good environmental practice, it also makes financial sense, especially if you are on a water meter.
Environmental Economics
APRIL 8, 2015
Public appeals for reductions in energy and water use are ubiquitous. For political and jurisdictional reasons, it is often easier to mount a conservation campaign than raise energy or water prices in times of scarcity.
Hug a Tree with Me
MAY 19, 2014
By blending the Aloe Vera flesh with water and lemon, the texture loosens, making it a more drinkable consistency. Aloe Vera Water Recipe: Ingredients and Equipment: 1 cup of fresh Aloe Vera flesh. 2 cups of filtered water.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 22, 2013
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Keira watering can is of a very snazzy and funky design which is beautiful but also practical and useable. The second plus point is that the Kiera watering can looks great and works a treat.
Green Home Blog
MARCH 22, 2012
Why Filter Your Water? What's in Your Water? Most of us are fortunate enough to have easy access to treated water, but is the water that comes from our taps really safe? water supplies. Common contaminants in tap water. How can I make sure my water is clean?
Environmental Economics
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Eduardo Porter: Water is far too cheap across most American cities and towns. But what’s worse is the way the United States quenches the thirst of farmers, who account for 80 percent of the nation’s water consumption and for whom water costs virtually nothing.
Nature Conservancy - Science
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
The Clean Water Act focused on water pollution from human sewage outflow, which has now been markedly reduced across the nation. Later we realized that the effective control of water pollution also demands removal of nitrogen and phosphorus, derived from sewage degradation.
Conservancy Talk
MAY 8, 2013
Sarah Davidson is the International Water Policy Advisor at The Nature Conservancy. But, more importantly, it was exciting to be surrounded by people who realize water is central to the daily lives of everyone on our planet. Do you know where your water comes from ?
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 6, 2018
By Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Cop-op has announced that all of its own-brand water bottles will be switched to contain 50% recycled plastic, as part of a plan to "test the water" on how shoppers will react to a change in design.
Nature Conservancy - Science
JANUARY 12, 2018
More than 1 in 4 cities could have water shortages by 2050 even if they had first priority for water. Climate Change Climate Nature + People Urban Conservation Water
Elephant Journal
JUNE 22, 2018
Clean water is our right and a basic human need. Academy Apprentice/Audit Blogs Enlightened Society Food Green boycott clean water climate change environment green values human need mother Nestle resource water bottle wisdomIt is being stolen and sold back to us by manufacturers who are buying it dirt cheap and claiming it as theirs.
Green Home Blog
APRIL 23, 2012
Solar Hot Water Heaters. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to make this change is with a solar water heater. Check out Apricus Solar Water Heaters , a Connecticut-based company that’s putting the sun’s energy to work for you. Why get a solar water heater? The EPA estimates that around 20% of all home energy use goes to heating water. Solar water heaters will also reduce your home energy bills.
Green (Living) Review
JANUARY 26, 2016
Dopper is a Cradle-to-Cradle water bottle company that is bringing clean water to Nepal. Yes, the bottle is plastic but it will still replace thousands of plastic water bottles that an individual would otherwise use. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) © Dopper Meet Dopper!
Green (Living) Review
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Tap water costs almost nothing and comes conveniently out of the tap (or faucet, as our American cousins call it). Still most people buy water in bottles. Bottled (mineral) water is not as clean as claimed Water is clean, fresh and healthy.
Green Home Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
What is Your Water Footprint? A water footprint, the new kid on the block, is pretty much the same in terms of average monthly or yearly use. And you can’t reduce the regional impact of water by saving it in another place. Does running water improve the process?
10,000 Birds
MARCH 9, 2018
But it is a good one: Brewhouse Coffee Stout is a specialty release brewed by Central Waters Brewing Company of Amherst, Wisconsin using coffee roasted in-house by Emy J’s Coffee House and Café in nearby Stevens Point. Central Waters Brewing Company: Brewhouse Coffee Stout.
Green Home Blog
MARCH 22, 2012
How to Filter Water at Home. Thanks to modern water treatment methods, most of us can turn on the faucet, start a load of laundry, or jump in the shower without worrying about where our water comes from. Water Filter - Reverse Osmosis.
The Alien Next Door
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
I recently appeared on That Channel to discuss the writing process and my upcoming book on water called "Water Is.", books consciousness ecology environment interviews magic of water nina munteanu the meaning of water water in space Water Is.
Elephant Journal
MAY 26, 2015
Waylon talks with Founder of Vertical Water, Valentina Cugnasca, about her mission to help save the trees, while providing a delicious and nutritious beverage. This beverage might be a new drink fad, but it also might provide an economic incentive to keep more trees standing.
Living Green & Saving Energy
AUGUST 17, 2011
Bottled water drinkers: I hope you are sitting down. Most consumers of bottled water think that their favorite aqueous refresher comes from a special place like a mountain spring or other natural source. easy green living tip how to go green saving water bottled water purified waterAfter all, the bottles have nice pictures of mountains and fast flowing streams. The names are very natural and pure-sounding, like Poland [.].
Green (Living) Review
OCTOBER 29, 2013
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Nestlé is draining developing countries to produce its bottled water, destroying countries’ natural resources before forcing its people to buy their own water back. Who in their right mind is going to buy a bottle of tap water at the rate of $1.50
Living Green & Saving Energy
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
solar energy solar panels benefits of solar panels solar water heating Everyone wants to make their money last longer and provide for more. Bills are going up. In fact, it seems that everything is going up except salaries.
Nature Conservancy - Science
MAY 22, 2018
Poor water quality in Hawai‘i's oceans degrades coral reefs, threatening the corals themselves, the fish and other creatures (including people) that rely on them. A dedicated group of citizen scientists gather water samples from 48 monitoring sites off the coast of Maui.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 22, 2012
The very real danger of global water shortages is once again an immediate concern on World Water Day. One billion people still lack access to safe drinking water and more than two billion people lack access to adequate sanitation despite some claims that the millennium development goals for water have been reached. The world’s population has now passed 7 billion people; this is 7 billion consumers of a finite yet vital and life giving resource - water.
Green (Living) Review
AUGUST 10, 2014
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Those bottles (and there are also others), a valuable resource, are routinely tossed away by people without as much as a second thought, are the ideal candidates for upcycling into reusable water bottles.
The Alien Next Door
JULY 3, 2016
Water is a shape shifter. She's been standing for an hour in the queue for the public water tap. “La The Way of Water” is a near-future vision that explores the nuances of corporate and government corruption and deceit together with resource warfare.
The Alien Next Door
JULY 3, 2016
Water is a shape shifter. She's been standing for an hour in the queue for the public water tap. “La The Way of Water” is a near-future vision that explores the nuances of corporate and government corruption and deceit together with resource warfare.
Conservancy Talk
JUNE 20, 2018
In my view, the best opportunity for you here is the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Through LWCF’s Forest Legacy Program, organizations are investing in working forests that protect watersheds and water drinking supplies, like in Whitefish, Montana.
Green (Living) Review
JUNE 22, 2013
In its place we find a favorite for much of history, namely plain old H2O, also known simply as water. This myth is, however, being perpetuated by the bottled water suppliers, including soda companies such as Coca Cola and Pepsi. And who are the greatest water bottlers?
Living Green & Saving Energy
AUGUST 14, 2014
California has just imposed the most stringent restrictions on water use in its history, so a reminder about ways to conserve water is timely. More than 70 percent of planet Earth is water. But do you know that less than 1 percent of all the water on earth is fresh water that we can actually consume? easy green living tip saving water conserve water save water sustainable water use
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 3, 2016
The Pain Mound is a large pile of woody biomass, aka mulch. Invented by French farmer Jean Pain in the 1970s, it is made of woodchips and sawdust, surrounded by a ring of hay bales for structure and insulation. As the Pain Mound decomposes, heat is produced and harnessed using a hydronic loop.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 22, 2013
Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Megahome Water Distiller from J D Harris Ltd Do you live in an area with hard water? Are you concerned about the possibility fluoride or other nasties in your tap water? Or is your water source not healthy?
Green (Living) Review
AUGUST 29, 2010
The Green Thing invented this new tradition called World Tap Water Week because, as they said, it's high time the world celebrated humble, tasty tap for the everyday hero that it is. There is nothing special about mineral water or bottled water. Same as tap water.
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