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Pendulum pump could help ease third world water woes
New high-tech, hand-powered water pump has potential in Africa and other regions where water delivery remains an enormous hurdle to community health.
Tina Casey

Dec 3, 2012

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Water scarcity could drive push towards wind and solar
Emissions controls will not be the only factor influencing our choice of future energy sources. The IEA and private analysts have pointed to the impending water crisis which could lead to stranded assets – particularly in coal and shale gas – and accelerate the push towards ‘dry’ technologies, like wind and solar PV.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 14, 2012

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Beating drought with decentralised water
A new water plan for Melbourne outlines ways to achieve a more resilient system that may ease water restrictions and even render them unnecessary.
Philip Wallis

May 7, 2012

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Seawater greenhouse – just add solar
A commercial greenhouse in hot, dry Port Augusta? It seems incongruous, but with Sundrop Farms’ unique solar desal technology, it’s a perfect match.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 19, 2012

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A desalination revolution that saves water and energy
A Victoria University desalination breakthrough means industry could provide its own sustainable water supply, powered by its own waste heat.
Mikel Duke

Mar 27, 2012

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