Fossil fuels are to blame, world scientists conclude USATODAY.com http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2007-01-30... A major international analysis of climate change due Friday will conclude that humankinds reliance on fossil fuels coal, fuel oil and natural gas is to blame for global warming, according to three scientists familiar with the research on which it...
How to Make Your Own Rain Barrel | Water and Our Environment http://www.sawse.org/make-your-own-rain-barrel... The drought conditions have affected the quality of life for many people. We depend on water for so many things; drinking, washing, cleaning and watering our plants and flowers. Fortunately, we can collect rain water to help our dying plants by setting up rain barrels.
Xeriscape - Landscape Water Conservation http://www.mygardeninginfo.com/xeriscape-landsc... Xeriscaping literally means "dry"-landscaping. This form of landscaping is designed to use plants that are not overly reliant on water.
Droughts impact on agriculture in India http://trophort.com/research/003/100/... Monsoon rains and especially their non-appearance have overwhelming impact on Indian agriculture. During drought large parts of India fail to ensure minimum subsistence requirements of farm families and their livestock. Agricultural production in India is instable particularly in drought prone areas which increasingly become subject to desertification. Overcoming these obstacles means large investments to overcome drought incl. development of irrigation, dry farming technology, and cropping-systems improvement.
