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Mauna Kea is a global spiritual icon
Posted by Hawaii Tribune Herald: Dan Ahuna on April 19th, 2015
Hawaii Tribune Herald: As we bear witness to the largest awakening that has occurred amongst our people since the 1970s, I am filled with pride and hope that we will see an awakening of all those who live in and love Hawaii to recognize that Hawaiians are not second-class citizens in their own home, and that what is good for Hawaiians is good for all of Hawaii. The fearlessness of the young warriors camped out on top of Mauna a Wakea have sparked an awakening in new generations of Hawaiians to rise up and stand for what...
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Only a third average rainfall with April almost over
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on April 19th, 2015
Telegraph: Britain has experienced only a third of the average rainfall for April despite being more than half-way through the month, raising fears of a potential drought.
Last week's heatwave saw the Met Office slash its rain forecast, as the country basked in unseasonably hot weather with highs of over 25C.
And temperatures will continue to soar well above average this week -- to as high as 19C by Tuesday around London, Southampton and southern coastal areas.
The dry spell follows months of below-average...
Can Saltwater Quench Our Growing Thirst?
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on April 19th, 2015
Climate Central: It seems simple enough: Take the salt out of water so it's drinkable.
But it's far more complex than it appears at first glance. It's also increasingly crucial in a world where freshwater resources are progressively strained by population growth, development, droughts, climate change and more. That's why researchers and companies from the U.S. to Australia are fine-tuning a centuries-old concept that might be the future of quenching the world's thirst.
"When it comes to increasing water supplies,...
How California distributes scarce water
Posted by Environmental News Network: Dan Charles on April 19th, 2015
Environmental News Network: The state of California is asking a basic question right now that people often fight over: What's a fair way to divide up something that's scarce and valuable? That "something," in this case, is water. There's a lot at stake, including your very own nuts, fruit and vegetables, because most of the water that's up for grabs in California goes to farmers. This year, some farmers will get water, and others will not, simply based on when their land was first irrigated. Consider, for instance, the case...