Minor flood warning as Sydney dam spills Updated April 20, 2012 08:19:52 Photo: Warragamba Dam in Sydney’s west, spills over for the first time in 14 years, March 3, 2012. (AAP: Mick Tsikas) Related Story: Big wet bears down on NSW Related Story: Overflowing Warragamba Dam forces power cuts Map: Richmond 2753 The weather bureau Continue Reading →
Germany’s careful toilet-flushing is a drop in the water-conservation ocean Germans are way ahead of Brits when it comes to saving water domestically. But politicians avoid the big issue: agricultural use Share38 Comments (49) Hanna Gersmann guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 18 April 2012 12.34 BST Article history On average humans are responsible for 1.4m litres of water Continue Reading →
States and scientists oppose Murray plan AAPUpdated April 13, 2012, 4:04 pm tweet0 Email Print The Gillard government is facing stiff opposition from the states and scientists to a draft management plan for the Murray-Darling Basin. Three of the four basin states have rejected the plan, which aims to restore the health of the ailing Continue Reading →
Irrigators urge Murray barrages upgrade By Will Rollo, ABC Rural Updated April 12, 2012 09:28:05 Photo: Irrigators want barrages upgraded to fight salinity (Alan Herath: user submitted, file photo) Related Story: Murray campaigners hope for water compromise Related Story: Scientists find groundwater ‘flaw’ in Murray plan Related Story: Knowles chips SA over Murray plan reticence Continue Reading →
Atmospheric water generator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An Atmospheric water generator (AWG), is a device that extracts water from humid ambient air. An AWG operates in a manner very similar to that of a refrigerated dehumidifier: air is passed over a cooled coil, causing water to condense. The rate of water production depends on Continue Reading →
Source ABC NEWS Scientists find groundwater ‘flaw’ in Murray plan Updated April 05, 2012 09:17:59 Photo: Scientists warn downstream irrigators will not get their supply (Landline) Related Story: Acidic drought scars easing along Murray Related Story: Report puts value on Murray-Darling draft Map: SA The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists says it has found more Continue Reading →