Articles, tagged with "water restrictions", page 4
30th March 2007
As the summer approaches, water restrictions have already begun to take hold in many parts of the country. Just take a look at the U.S. Drought Monitor and you can clearly see the areas affected by a drier than normal winter. So what does this mean for yo...
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Author:
jdudra
21st February 2007
Dealing with extended drought conditions can be a daunting affair. Not knowing when a drought will break not only tests farmers, the general community in towns and cities is also affected by subsequent water restrictions and higher food prices.
The hob...
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Author:
Ben Tan
15th December 2006
The environment has become a major concern in home renovation, remodelling, and construction, as consumers seek out innovative green products.
In the case of plumbing products the buzz phrase is "water efficiency", or how much water a particular faucet...
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Author:
Glen Phillips
06th December 2006
We are a Navy retired family. My husband retired with 24 years in service. We lived on the base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from July 1974 through November 1977.
Guantanamo Bay is a 45 square mile piece of land and water that the U.S. has occupied since 1...
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Author:
Lolita and Leslie Wilmot
23rd January 2006
Even if you are not an environmentalist, the price of gas will definitely make you a conservationist. Gas prices continue to climb. Personally, going to the gas station with my little red gas can is not a trip of leisure, it has always been a chore.
It...
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Author:
Kerry Clabaugh
01st September 2005
Spain and Portugal have suffered one of their worst droughts on record this summer, with consequences from empty swimming pools for the tourist to economic disaster for farmers losing their crops and livestock.
Roger Munns, Managing Director of Tribun...
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Author:
Roger Munns