Archive for August 23rd, 2009

PAKISTAN: Harvesting rain, restoring dignity

… which identified the potable water issues faced in Tharparker, the concept for the Rain Water Harvest Project (RWHP) was born. … See all stories on this topic

Forest ponds in Himachal to harvest rainwater

Even during monsoon, most of the rainwater goes down the drain due to lack of rainwater harvesting structures." "Large-scale conversion of green patches … See all stories on this topic

Award in Trowbridge means such a lot

The Gloucester Road Allotment Association is setting up a project to collect and store rainwater from the roofs of its five allotment buildings. … See all stories on this topic

Forest ponds in Himachal to harvest rainwater

Even during monsoon, most of the rainwater goes down the drain due to lack of rainwater harvesting structures." "Large-scale conversion of green patches … See all stories on this topic

Kingspan is still too costly

CAVAN-based building products company Kingspan is one of a raft of Irish quoted companies releasing its first-half results this week. … See all stories on this topic

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

City of Bryan "green living" workshop — Rainwater Harvesting 101, 7 to 8 pm Bryan Public Library, second floor. Free. Class limited to 40 participants; … See all stories on this topic

Waste treatment standards might drive up sewer bills in W.Va.

With no guarantee of federal or state money for facility upgrades in sight, at least two customer-supported sewage treatment systems in Berkeley and … See all stories on this topic

Justice is sweet in stinky sewage case but fallout may hit city hard

More than two decades ago, then-Halifax County built a sewage treatment plant beside his rural home. In a decision by Justice Gerald Moir handed down last … See all stories on this topic