Water

Sustainability and Restoration

Meghan Biodiversity, Environment, Water, YouTube Channel July 16, 2020August 21, 2021aquaculture, Billion Oyster Project, marine conservation, marine ecosystems, New York Harbor, oyster beds, regenerative aquaculture

Hey, swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive! In our recent video on Sustainable Seafood, we talked about aquaculture projects having the potential to rebuild marine ecosystems and promote biodiversity. One such project taking place in New York Harbor is Billion Oyster Project, whose ambitious goal is to restore one billion live oysters to New York Harbor by 2035. We recently spoke with Danielle Bissett, the Assistant Director of Restoration at Billion Oyster, to learn more.

The CO2 of H2O

Meghan Carbon Footprint, Water, YouTube Channel May 14, 2020August 21, 2021Carbon Footprint, clean drinking water, clean water, CO2, desalination, drinking water, emissions, Energy Consumption, greywater, H2O, rainwater collection, Renewable Energy, septic tank, Water, water conservation, water footprint, water management, water scarcity, water shortage, water usage

Welcome to the Hive from home, QuarantineTV Edition! Today, we’re talking about water. Specifically, what type of emissions are produced bringing this magical elixir into and out of our lives. As our population increases, we need to learn how to adapt to sharing our limited freshwater resources. Water is essential to life on Earth, and providing access that is more sustainable just makes sense.

The seas are rising, but we’re running out of water

Dan Climate Change, Environment, Health, Water April 14, 2020July 29, 2020clean water, COVID-19, drinking water, drought, rising temperatures, saltwater intrusion, water scarcity, wetlands

The trend of freshwater use worldwide over the last 100 years resembles that of exponential growth. It is a trend that is troubling because water is a finite resource that will only become scarcer as more of it is used. Such a contrast is the reason that awareness about water scarcity has become impossible to avoid. Environmental factors such as drought and saltwater intrusion are generally thought of first in regard to water scarcity, but the infrastructure and institutions tasked with delivering water to people can also cause water scarcity. Furthermore, climate change will only cause added stress to water resources, as more frequent and longer lasting droughts can be expected with rising global temperatures.

Hydroelectric Power

Meghan Renewable Energy, Water, YouTube Channel March 26, 2020August 21, 2021Carbon Footprint, hydroelectric power, Hydroelectricity, hydropower, Renewable Energy, renewable energy investment, renewables, Sustainability, sustainable energy, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living, Water, water management, water power

In previous videos, we’ve talked about the sun, the wind, and even fossil fuels as renewable sources of energy. Today, we’re talking about the power of water.

The Power of Water

Meghan Electricity, Renewable Energy, Water March 3, 2020March 3, 2020clean energy, dam, Electricity, fish elevator, fish ladder, flood control, Hoover Dam, hydroelectric power, Hydroelectricity, hydropower, irrigation, Renewable Energy, renewables, turbines, Water, water management

Recently, we’ve talked about the sun, the wind, and even fossil fuels as renewable sources of energy. Today, we’re talking about the power of water.

Our Wetlands are Drying up

Chrystal Biodiversity, Carbon Sequestration, Water February 11, 2020February 11, 2020Global Wetlands Outlook report, Ramsar Convention, UN SDG, wetlands, Wetlands International, World Wetlands Day, WWF

As is perhaps obvious by the title, wetlands are where water covers land – specifically, soil. The water may be salt or fresh, or anywhere in between. And examples of wetlands are marshes, peatlands, deltas, rivers, lakes, (freshwater) and mangroves, estuaries, seagrass beds, coral reefs and lagoons (saltwater). They are picturesque, fragile, valuable – and in grave danger. Let’s explore some interesting facts about these essential ecosystems, and see what’s being done to save them.

Coffee, K-Cups & Sustainability

Meghan Recycling, Sustainability, Water October 1, 2019September 17, 2019americano, brewing, caffeine, cappucino, coffee, coffee bean, coffee pod, composting, espresso, John Sylvan, K-cup, Keurig, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Keurig Green Mountain, latte, mornings, Plastic waste, Recycling, sustainable, upcycle, water footprint

In the 1730s, Johann Sebastian Bach wrote, “Without my morning coffee I’m just like a dried-up piece of roast goat.” Almost 300 years later, the world of the 21st century seems to feel the same, with an

The ugly wave of plastic

Chrystal Recycling, Sustainability, Water August 6, 2019July 30, 2019#breakfreefromplastic, gyres, ocean plastic, Plastic pollution, Plastic waste

water bottle and other plastic waste floating in water

The sun is heating up, so it’s time to hit to beach! (I’d like to say “surf’s up!”, but it really doesn’t suit me). The beauty of the horizon, foamy waves crashing into the shore, the sand

Plastic Free July…and all the time!

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Energy Footprint, Recycling, Sustainability, Water June 28, 2019July 18, 2019#breakfreefromplastic, #plasticfreejuly, Plastic waste, reuse plastic

We’ve spent a little bit of time recently talking about plastic – the ugliness and danger of plastic waste in our oceans, and ways we can reduce our use of plastic. We all know that we need

5 ways to be Water Wise

Julia Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Water April 19, 2019April 14, 2020Climate Change, Global Warming, leaking tap, save money, water shortage, xeriscaping, Zero Day

As the climate changes many major cities will face water shortages. Rising temperatures evaporate water from lakes and streams and shifting weather patterns reduce snow and rainfall leaving less fresh water for human use. Coupled with a rise in global population, demand for fresh water could outpace supply by 2030, according to a UN report.