Sorry, there’s probably no water under the South Pole of Mars
%%excerpt%% A new study gives evidence for alternate explanations to the Martian lakes hypothesis.
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Floods from storms are destructive, but a humble rain garden can help
Rain gardens can help prevent storm-related pollution from entering the water system—especially as flooding becomes more common.
The truth about reusable kitchen essentials
Reusable products, especially kitchen items, are often touted as a way to slash the use of items that are going to wallow for hundreds of years in a landfill after only being used once or twice. The market now sees an abundance of biodegradable or reusable utensils, cloth bags, straws, and more. There are also […]
Willow trees could be a sustainable (and beautiful) way to treat wastewater
The lovely, weepy trees were able to filter over 30 million liters of primary wastewater per hectare in the course of three years.
Are bidets really better for the planet than toilet paper?
You may think that flushing less single-use paper down the toilet is better for the planet. But your pooping dilemma is more complicated than that.
Lakes around the world are losing oxygen
%%excerpt%% Oxygen concentrations are declining in many lakes around the world.
Worsening droughts could increase arsenic exposure for some Americans
Arsenic contamination is common in drinking water and can cause lots of health problems. Drought could make things worse.
Best smart sprinkler controllers
Buy the best smart sprinkler controller & monitor your irrigation system easily. Take a look at these smart irrigation controllers today!
Beat the heat by building your own slip and slide
When you build your own slip and slide, you can customize it however you want. Ours is sturdy, slippery, and recycles water as you go.
The best (and worst) beverages to sip when you’re dehydrated
Does coffee really make dehydration worse? What about booze? The truth is complicated. Here’s how to stay hydrated with your beverage of choice.