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Tag: Drought

When in a Drought

Posted on August 2, 2017July 18, 2017 by Patricia Beaumont

Sustainability Tip of the Week – #STOTW   Last summer has been one of the warmest summers in recorded history. Annual precipitation was at an all time low. As a result, New Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged #stotw, conservcation, Drought, Electricity, public transportation, reduce, waterLeave a comment

Water Shortages

Posted on May 7, 2014May 5, 2014 by Patricia Beaumont

In 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture declared natural disaster areas in more than 1,000 counties and 26 states experience drought conditions.

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Drinking water, Drought, Food & Water Watch, Gallon, Shower, Tap (valve), United States, waterLeave a comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on January 11, 2013February 19, 2014 by student

Last summer I visited Chicago, Illinois with my family. The city is very nice (if you like cities) and I was impressed by the beautiful beaches due to the bordering Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged Chicago, Chicago River, Drought, Lake Michigan2 Comments

Clay’s (not so green) Corner

Posted on August 3, 2012February 19, 2014 by jclay

Not a happy, pie in the sky blog today, folks. This country (and world) is in serious trouble and it is happening faster than you think. The picture on the Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged Climate change, Disaster area, Drought, United States Department of Agriculture5 Comments

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