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homesteading, water crisis April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 by kinsmanivan

Is filtered water healthier than tap water?

Table-top filters can remove contaminants from tap water – but are they really necessary, and could they cause unintentional harm? If sheContinue readingIs filtered water healthier than tap water?

agroforestry, carbon capture, climate change, dry lands, homesteading, rewilding, water crisis March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 by kinsmanivan

The Miyawaki Method for Creating Forests

Source: https://www.creatingtomorrowsforests.co.uk/blog/the-miyawaki-method-for-creating-forests The Miyawaki Method is one of the most effective tree planting methods for creating forest cover quickly on degraded landContinue readingThe Miyawaki Method for Creating Forests

climate change, desertification, drought, dry lands, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, homesteading, permaculture, rainwater harvesting technique, water crisis January 6, 2024January 6, 2024 by kinsmanivan

SWALES

Swales are linear grass covered depressions which lead surface water overland from the drained surface to a storage or discharge system. Unlike aContinue readingSWALES

desertification, drought, dry lands, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, heatwave, overseas aid, rainwater harvesting technique, water crisis September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 by kinsmanivan

We need to be building more sand dams

Source: https://thewaterproject.org/sand-dams What is a sand dam? A sand dam is a reinforced rubble cement wall built across a seasonal sandy river.Continue readingWe need to be building more sand dams

desertification, drought, dry lands, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, water crisis September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by kinsmanivan

‘How would you survive?’: Desperation grows in Iraq water crisis

28 Jun 2023 Parched communities, once displaced by the ravages of ISIL, can barely survive the decimation of their water supplies. Source:Continue reading‘How would you survive?’: Desperation grows in Iraq water crisis

carbon capture, climate change, Conservation agriculture, homesteading, no-till, regenerative agriculture, water crisis September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by kinsmanivan

Regenerative agriculture is the new farming buzzword, but few can agree on what it means

Sustainable farming movement is gaining popularity in Australia but still lacks a common definition or accreditation system to help consumers make informedContinue readingRegenerative agriculture is the new farming buzzword, but few can agree on what it means

carbon capture, climate change, desertification, drought, dry lands, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, homesteading, water crisis September 9, 2023September 25, 2023 by kinsmanivan

Beaver Dams, Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) and Rock Dams – for slowing down and holding water

The beneficial role of beaver dams in restoring rivers In the deserts of north America something incredible is happening, these arid landsContinue readingBeaver Dams, Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) and Rock Dams – for slowing down and holding water

deforestation, desertification, drought, dry lands, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, rainwater harvesting technique, regenerative agriculture, water crisis June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by kinsmanivan

Leaf of Life

Website: https://www.youtube.com/@LeafofLifeWorld The Leaf of Life team are dedicated to creating informative videos about inspiring and life changing stories that can makeContinue readingLeaf of Life

drought, dry lands, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, water crisis June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by kinsmanivan

Multinational group Danone blamed for drying up water tables in Volvic, France

Source: Euronews https://www.euronews.com/2023/06/15/french-region-on-the-brink-of-desertification-says-hydrobiologist A heated dispute over water is rippling through Auvergne, central France. While communities are facing water use restrictions, fingersContinue readingMultinational group Danone blamed for drying up water tables in Volvic, France

dry lands, groundwater depletion, groundwater table, water crisis June 15, 2023August 19, 2023 by kinsmanivan

Tarun Bharat Sangh – aka The Waterman of India

“Waterman of India”, Rajendra Singh Tarun Bharat Sangh seeks to bring dignity and prosperity to the life of a destitute section of the nationContinue readingTarun Bharat Sangh – aka The Waterman of India