” “Our research shows that the sulphuric acid clouds in Venus have too little water for active life to exist, based on what we know of life on Earth.” Dr John E. Hallsworth
Life could exist in the clouds of Jupiter but not Venus
SEPA Warns of Water Scarcity
Northwest Scotland, Clyde, Ayrshire, Orkney and the Western Isles are moving to Alert level. Most of the rest of the country is moving to the Early Warning tier, with Irvine and Ayr raised to Moderate Scarcity level.
What is the true value of water in Scotland and what does it mean to you?
On Monday 22nd March, the Hydro Nation International Centre, supported by the Scottish Government and the James Hutton Institute are hosting a free online celebration of World Water Day
Indian groundwater shortage threatens food production
“The data suggested a loss between 2002 and 2008 of around 109 cubic kilometres of water from the aquifers that support regional irrigation and the livelihoods of about 114 million people “
Early Humans: The Low-Flow Model & the Advantages of a Big Nose
Something changed over the course of human evolution that reduced the amount of water our body uses each day to stay healthy.
Ice: Images by Rosie Hopkins
“Ice has a social life. Its changeability shapes the culture, language and stories of those who live near it. ” Robert MacFarlane
Time-lines
” I’ve been thinking along the lines of how myths and legends can have their root in the reality of a very distant past”
Natural sparkling water and seismicity
“For all manner of reasons, natural springs have fascinated people since at least as long ago as the Neolithic.”
What Impact Has The Covid19 Pandemic Had On Our Plastic Pollution ?
“As long as we have cheap fracked gas then we will have virgin plastic production” Andy Georgi
Top Up Tap Kirkwall For Free Great Tasting Water
The Kirkwall tap is the 17th to be installed across Scotland so far, with the total expected to rise to 70 over the next 18 months.
