In response to climate change and relentless droughts and heatwaves, scientists and farmers in California’s Central Valley are working with local communities to put innovative water-saving systems in place. Together, they have found ways to use and re-use water as sustainably as … [Read more...] about Farmers and scientists in CA collaborate to minimize water use
Droughts
This rain-harvesting panel would help urban cities catch their own water
After observing the drought conditions of her native country of South Africa, designer Shaakira Jassat has created a rain-catcher that is slim enough to fit on the outside of buildings in dense urban environments. Dubbed the Aquatechture panel, this device is designed to collect … [Read more...] about This rain-harvesting panel would help urban cities catch their own water
Satellites orbiting the Earth are helping scientists predict times of drought
Researchers are using satellites to measure Earth’s underground stocks of water in order to predict the state of vegetation and risk of drought in the surveyed areas. Combined with computer modeling, these advanced scientific instruments orbiting our planet can stimulate the … [Read more...] about Satellites orbiting the Earth are helping scientists predict times of drought