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Top 7 Ways to Conserve Power & Water
Howcast - Learn the top seven ways to conserve water, electricity and gas in this Howcast video featuring Alegre of Green and Greener.
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Water Is Everywhere
Dr. Forrester talks about the many uses of water. She will talk about water treatment plants. Dr. Forrester will also brainstorm with your student how to conserve water.
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Ecosystems
Dr. Forrester defines the term ecosystem and talks about the factors that have a negative effect on them. Dr. Forrester will also discuss measures that can be taken to help preserve our ecosystems.
Professor Dave Explains
Terrestrial Biomes Part 1: Rainforest, Desert, Grassland, and Shrubland
There are so many different species on this planet, and they in such incredibly different environments. We can refer to these regions as biomes, and we will want to learn the broad characteristics of each biome. What's the difference...
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Plants in Extreme Environments: Adaptations for Survival
This video is a lecture presentation on plants in extreme environments. The speaker begins by discussing the resources plants need to survive, such as light, water, carbon dioxide, and mineral ions. The process of photosynthesis is...
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Understanding the Role of Kidneys in Maintaining Water and Mineral Balance
This video provides an overview of the function of the kidneys in the human body. It describes how the kidneys work to maintain the balance of water and mineral ions in the body, and how they remove waste products from the blood through...
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Social Studies Kids: Water Scarcity
Learn all about the most precious resource on this planet. It's not diamonds, gold or silver; it's water! Viewers will appreciate the staggering amounts of water used daily, the challenges ahead with physical scarcity versus economic...
Makematic
Take Action for Clean Water and Sanitation (Ages 11 - 17)
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
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State to test Fair Lawn water today; boil water advisory continues
The boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice.
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Farms around Ottawa struggling as drought conditions persist
As the region’s dry summer continues, some areas are being asked to conserve water. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority raised the alarm this week about low water levels.
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Halifax Water calling on customers to conserve water
Brittany Smith, a spokesperson for the utility, tells Tom Murphy about how the dry conditions are affecting the municipality's watersheds and reservoirs and shares tips on how Haligonians can help
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Yes, Calgary can see a drought and flood in the same season. Here's why.
Alberta has been grappling with the effects of drought for several years. In Calgary, a cool and wet start to summer has provided short-term relief, but questions about longer-term impacts remain. At the same time, the city monitors its...
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Out-of-control wildfire in Squamish B.C., continues to grow
An out-of-control wildfire is threatening communities in the district of Squamish, about 45 kilometres north of Vancouver. The Dryden Creek wildfire prompted the district to declare a state of local emergency Tuesday. Although the fire...
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Why are plants leaking water when it gets too hot?
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found that plants are leaking more water than initially thought — a discovery that could change the way scientists model climate change.
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'Conserve water while we still have it.' Water companies, City of Norwalk urge conservation as drought drags on
Aquarion says its Eastern Fairfield County water distribution system is currently at 80%, but reservoir levels are dropping because of demand and lack of precipitation.
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Rockland County officials encourage water conservation amid drought watch
The county says it is continuing to monitor water levels, adding water usage has been low but conservation is still being encouraged to preserve drinking water and to have enough water for firefighters.
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Unusually dry weather raises fire risk; Suffolk Water Authority urges conservation
Suffolk County Water Authority is facing record demand for water. October marked the highest water usage on record for the authority.
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NYC drought watch: What does it mean and how long could it last?
A drought watch is the first level of the three tier Water Action Plan to conserve the city's water supply.
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Mayor Adams declares drought watch following October's near-record warmth
Leaders said October was the city's second-longest rainless streak in recorded history, and it is impacting the water.
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DEP issues statewide Drought Watch for New Jersey
The DEP says in the last three months reservoirs, streamflow and groundwater levels have diminished.
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Sinn Fein object to government plans for water charges for wasteful users
Sinn Fein’s Eoin O Broin says the governments plans for water charges for “wasteful” properties should be scrapped as they target low income homes and do not rectify the issue of water wastage.