| 单词 | rainwater |
| 例句 | The magnetism of the center spread over him smoothly like rainwater down his neck and shoulders; the vacant cool sensation glided over the pain like feather-down wings. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z So, too, were the girls’ stores of rainwater and smoked fish. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I literally thought somebody had collected rainwater in a boot. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I was ticked at myself for not saving some of the rainwater we’d bailed from the boat. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z There was rainwater, about four inches of it, sloshing about the floor of the lifeboat—Richard Parker’s own freshwater pond. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z All of ’em got rainwater sloshing around inside, so I tip each one up and empty it out, then fix the cap down tight to make it watertight, or nearly so. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Things I couldn’t name, all of it steeped in old rainwater and mud. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I produced so exactly the amount I had just downed that it was as if a minute hadn’t passed and I were still considering Richard Parker’s rainwater. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z And this water was different from the murky rainwater of the day before. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z “And I think we have just enough rainwater left. We’ll make a nice potato soup.” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z The open mine sometimes filled with rainwater, making a small pond, but mostly it was just hills and trees and lots of rocks. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Taking a shallow breath, I drew in the scent of brine, though we were hundreds of kilometers from any ocean and the purification bath was filled with clean rainwater. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z His trough had an inch of rainwater in it. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z The rain rattled on the rusted tin roof, and rainwater leaked out of the rain gutter and splashed off the porch railing. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “I’m going up. If that thing breathes fire at us it will be like rainwater down a gully.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Little boats were moored at the brick banks, half full of rainwater, some of them near sinking. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The rainwater tastes so sweet, I would think it had honey in it. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z He watched the rainwater fall from the leaves of the forest below and a tree frog vibrate his throat with song. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z We dashed back to the flat and placed buckets on the verandah to catch the rainwater and watched them fill rapidly. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I took off running, my sneakers splashing rainwater from puddles, the hand clutching the kite end of the string held high above my head. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I spent a moment at Miss Maggie’s cistern, dusting myself off and sluicing rainwater over my head, before I met her at her door. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z The land was flooded, leaving the scent of rainwater in the air. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I kept rainwater and the water I collected from the solar stills in the locker, out of Richard Parker’s sight, in the three 50-litre plastic bags. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z It was rainwater, murky and grey-brown, but soon, he knew, it would drain away. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z In slow motion, right before our eyes, little rivulets of rainwater pushed aside the slime until we could see, my dad and I, how three holes had been drilled into the bottom. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Petra said, and guzzled from the half shell of fresh rainwater. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z They rowed with cold rainwater running down their backs, pooling in the bottom of the boat, and sloshing back and forth under their sliding seats. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He waited, breathing hard, and felt the sweat run down his ribs like rainwater. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z The cans would not last long between the two of us—in fact, I was loath to share even one with Richard Parker—and it would be foolish to rely on rainwater. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z A precisely engineered drainage system added to the similarity by channeling water from a cistern-like well at the summit down and along the sides, a stylized version of rainwater plashing down the Andes. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I dipped our towel in cool rainwater and squeezed it over your eyes, but your forehead stayed burning hot. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z A violent thunderstorm on Sunday cleared the air for a few hours, but when the sun came out Monday, it baked the streets until the rainwater rose in ghostly plumes of steam. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Tayo unbolted the door and opened it; he watched the rainwater pour out the rain gutter over the side of the long porch. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Beneath the dress, they placed anything.that could collect whatever rainwater fell through the fabric’s pores: empty coconut shells, high heels, and a jewelry cleaning unit they’d rinsed four times with seawater. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He got up and walked across the balcony and looked down at the drained pool; the floor was made of polished whitish stone, visible through the thin sheet of rainwater. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I found a large plastic bottle and stuck it in the ground, to collect rainwater for us to drink. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He set to bathing the little boy with cold rainwater that they brought new-fallen from out of doors, and he began to say one of the spells of feverstay. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z So much rainwater was falling that rushing rivers of runoff started springing up everywhere. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Clearly, Richard Parker had eaten his fill of hyena and drunk all the rainwater he wanted. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The girls went about the business of survival, collecting rainwater, identifying and gathering edible plant life, catching small fish with their straightening irons. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z There was a taste on them of salt and of the fresh sweetness of rainwater. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z The sand was washed pale and smooth by rainwater and wind. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z Get more rest, work out a system to salvage more rainwater, fight as a team, and share the food from the dead tributes’ packs. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Already the rainwater had collected and we sped like a *■ ski boat down the swale. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z The rainwater dripping down her black face looked like tears. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z That night when I bathed, with a bucket half full of rainwater, I did not scrub my left hand, the hand that Father Amadi had held gently to slide the flower off my finger. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Only the rainwater and the food provided at the Cornucopia are safe to consume. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Gusts of wind buffeted him; rainwater poured down his face. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z A contributor to Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser who went by the initials “A. B.” could be seen poking around rainwater barrels in his neighborhood. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z The punt was holding over half an inch of rainwater. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z “Gather fresh leaves from first years growth of woad. And soft rainwater; that makes the blue.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A large crimson flag, heavy with rainwater, hangs from the sill of an upstairs window. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Every so often, I go stand by the window and dab rainwater on my face. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Walking up the driveway to the house, stepping over potholes full of rainwater, Joe noticed his father’s Franklin, its engine running, plumes of white exhaust billowing from the tailpipe. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z We westbound folk made do with poorly patched corrugated metal that leaked rainwater the color of old blood. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z It sprayed a blinding sheet of rainwater that washed over Cade’s windshield and nearly swept us from the road. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z The earth barely had a chance to absorb the rainwater before the next deluge. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I put my feet down in a puddle of rainwater, then realized my shoes were still sitting on the floor beneath the backseat, where I’d left them. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The glass structure was set in the center, and the lead sloped slightly downward all around toward a gutter inside the parapet, with square drainage holes in the stone for rainwater. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z A train rattled along the ancient metal caterpillar over Fulton Street and sent a cascade of rainwater onto the exiting crowd. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z He emptied the last drops of rainwater from a gasoline container on the mushroom, wetting the bulging toes sticking out of his sons’ sandals, which were already coming apart around his endlessly growing feet. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z Rivers ran down along the curbs, and at the corner near our school, cars had stalled in the middle of the huge pools of rainwater. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z I release my muscles and sink down into the collected rainwater. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z We drank some of the rainwater and ate a stub of bread Mother had saved. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z There was a peculiar softness, as of rainwater, in both the color and the texture of the glass. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z “You’re not going to mess up, Tiara. You can do this. You built a hut. You learned to fish and catch rainwater for drinking. You’re a survivor.” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I snapped my umbrella closed, shaking the excess rainwater onto the sidewalk. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z We popped out of our life-vest seat belts to catch the rainwater with the tarp. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I quickly mixed the powder Teashop Aunty had given us with the rainwater I’d collected. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z The quarry filled with rainwater, becoming a swimming hole. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Then I went over to the basin of rainwater in the yard and took off my clothes. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She saw the blood seep from her skin like rainwater from a sodden earth. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Henry turns to face him at last, and now that Alex’s eyes aren’t full of rainwater, he can see the skin under his eyes is papery and purple, rimmed pink at his eyelashes. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Old brown smelly water began coming out, but soon it got paler and paler, and Mother had them empty the reservoir of ordinary water and put rainwater in it. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z It is almost filled with rainwater, the dark surface rippling in the breeze. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z There was also an upturned dustbin lid with an inch of rainwater inside, and the incomplete tea-ring stain on the cover of his Housman poems. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z All summer the smells of nettles and daisies and rainwater purl through the gardens. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z I was trying to shake off the rainwater when somebody behind me grabbed my coat collar and spun me around. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I trudged up the long driveway, jumping over puddles of muddy rainwater and wondering what Jackie was doing right that very minute. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Another hovercar roared over them, and he pulled her around the comer of the building and down behind a drum that collected rainwater from the gutters. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I jumped a gutter full of rainwater and took the last steps to Annemarie’s building. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z She runs a hand along the iron cauldron and most of the rainwater within it turns to steam, rising in a soft cloud that dissipates into the fog. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The girls’ camp bounced into view, and seeing everything — the huts, the rainwater tarp, the sequined banner — Adina felt a surge of pride. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z We had all scrambled to hold cups and containers out of the little slot to catch the rainwater. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z It brought the smell of berries and wildflowers and clean rainwater, things that might’ve once been in these woods. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z I had no handkerchief, but feeling with my fingers I washed away where the dried blood had been, with rainwater that dripped from the canvas, and wiped it clean with the sleeve of my coat. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z The Wood smelled of damp things: rainwater soaking into fallen logs, softening the bark until it crumbled back into the ground. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I did not heat the water, either, because I was afraid that the heating coil would make the rainwater lose the scent of the sky. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z The problem was that rainwater collected behind the slack dumps up the hollows. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z So far, we’d come across a black-capped chickadee in Pigeon Cove and a spotted salamander in a rainwater pond in the woods. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z The streets fill with rainwater at the corners of every block, and even though it doesn’t look too deep, if you step off the sidewalk in the wrong spot, it’ll swallow up your whole sneaker. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z He swaddled me in wind-softened sailcloth, washed me in a smooth sink in the rocks where rainwater collected. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Volkheimer turns his bleeding palms up as though to catch the air, to let it seep into his skin like rainwater. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z But when he lowered his hands, I saw he was laughing, rainwater streaming down his head and face, his arms now reaching toward the sky. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The rainwater had not fully drained from the track, and he was concerned that Seabiscuit might struggle over the dampness. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried my best to clean the sores with the rainwater. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “It’s a tropical climate, so we get some rain every day. We can make a tarp out of Miss Massachusetts’s ugly evening gown to collect that rainwater to drink.” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The rainwater would seep down gently and the delicate membranes would not be crushed or broken before the emergence of tiny fingers, roots, and leaves pressing out in all directions. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z If this were one of the Hindi movies Hassan and I used to watch, this was the part where I’d run outside, my bare feet splashing rainwater. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z It didn’t occur to her that she was teaching herself as she laboriously chopped apart the words that had rolled like rainwater off Betsy’s tongue. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z I’ve learned that you can use an old evening gown to catch rainwater and that grubs taste a lot like chicken. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z "Get your genuine Manhattan rainwater here! Guaranteed to cure anything! Just a hundred bucks and you'll live forever!" City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z The torrent overflowed the gutters, and a curtain of rainwater leaped off the roof. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull the hood of my coat up over my head, and it’s thick enough to keep the rainwater away from my hair. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Wetlands also act as our planet's kidneys, sponging up excess rainwater to prevent flooding, and filtering out some sediment and contaminants before they can reach springs, creeks, groundwater, ocean. Can more farmers be convinced to conserve and restore wetlands? 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z That photo you took of the Eiffel Tower reflected in a pool of rainwater is a #puddlegram. Into Cloud Porn? There’s a Hashtag for That 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z Around Aug. 1, an even bigger blob of moisture, equivalent to more than four feet of rainwater, showed up on the regional radars. In Chile, Downhill Racer 2015-11-01T04:00:00Z Instead of pavement, he and Christina specified a mulched parking area, yet another area for rainwater to be absorbed, thereby reducing runoff. Seven Ways to Save Water in Your Yard 2010-08-02T16:39:00Z Within a day, Scott made a break for it and managed to get away, spending 12 days in the jungle and living off rainwater before being rescued. Kidnap revisited: how I met my former captor 2011-01-26T08:00:02Z There are nice touches, such as big metal chutes that take the rainwater into a pool, and an intimate raised reading space for the library. Michael Gove's standardised schools not such a class act 2013-04-13T23:05:30Z A cistern captures up to 25,000 gallons of rainwater, which, as gardeners know, is better for plants than the treated stuff out of the tap. A $1 million donor’s request to Brookside Gardens: Build a greenhouse before I die 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z Other changes will be invisible: The new drainage system will whisk away rainwater that once flowed from the neighboring hills. John Anson Ford Theatres will reopen in July, with historic outdoor venue refurbished 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Walker is proud of the way his plaza catches rainwater to irrigate the trees. Ground Zero 9/11 memorial flows with mournful splendour 2011-08-15T09:48:17Z He practices no-till, and he plants grass strips in low-lying areas, which act as a filter for any rainwater running off the fields. Small vs. large: Which size farm is better for the planet? I’m just watching the pool fill up with dirty Pittsburgh rainwater,” she said. The inflatable pool is the official symbol of America’s lost summer 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Vendors kept their booths battened with plastic as runnels of rainwater intermittently poured from their overhead tarps. Young bands breathe new life into acoustic roots music at Northwest Folklife Festival 2010-05-29T03:55:00Z What happens to rainwater once it soaks into soil? At Biosphere 2, the experiments continue 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z The stage’s current elevated back tier is concrete, the front has plywood surfacing on top of concrete, and the stage tilts downward toward the audience to help rainwater slide off. Ford Amphitheatre to close next summer for $19.7-million makeover 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z “Those wooden elements are designed to capture rainwater as well as hold birdseed.” Inside Art: The Metropolitan, in All It?s Hilarity 2011-05-12T21:49:16Z At the west end will be a landscaped garden to absorb rainwater and a bronze bench from which to view the memorial. Local architect designs Washington memorial to victims of genocidal famine in Ukraine The forests also serve as gathering spaces, contribute to rainwater harvesting and help beautify neighborhoods. Food forests are bringing shade and sustenance to US cities, one parcel of land at a time 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z The quest for pure water is hardly new; people have been drinking from natural springs and collecting rainwater from time immemorial. Unfiltered Fervor: The Rush to Get Off the Water Grid 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z “I come from New Mexico, where many home lots have cisterns to catch rainwater. The lots on Catalina are too small for that, but small above-ground rain barrels could work, if it rains.” Drought Tests California Tourism 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z With the governor and lieutenant governor already on the record against it, prospects for removing the flag seemed as stagnant as a pool of Delta rainwater. In Mississippi, defenders of state’s Confederate-themed flag dig in 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Irrigation varies by where and which type of crop is grown and not surprisingly, the drier states — like California and Colorado — generally have more irrigated acreage since farmers can't rely on rainwater. Crop irrigation has changed, according to a new study 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The title, “Even the Rain,” refers to the notion that catching rainwater would be illegal. | 'Even the Rain': Discovering Columbus?s Exploitation 2011-02-17T22:31:19Z Gardens are wildlife habitats, feeding stations for pollinators, homes for native plants and a place to trap rainwater and pollutants. Ecological gardens are all the rage. But they also need to be pleasing to the eye. 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Above it is a simple circular roof, which will fill with rainwater to form a shallow pool. Herzog & de Meuron: and now for our next trick … 2012-05-23T18:30:01Z When Bechtel, to protect its monopoly, persuaded the government to pass a law forbidding the poor to collect rainwater, the people rose up. | 'South of the Border': Oliver Stone, Tour Guide 2010-06-24T23:25:00Z This will improve permeability, allowing more rainwater to soak into the ground, rather than running off. The pros and cons of 6 driveway materials 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z Except now there was more faecal effluence than anyone knew what to do with, overflowing the cesspits and flowing into the gutters and sewers originally designed for rainwater that all led to the Thames. Why the modern bathroom is a wasteful, unhealthy design 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z To foster plant survival, volunteers and staffers have developed award-winning compost and added a gravity-fed system for rainwater. On Alcatraz, the island’s prison gardens are in full flower 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z They used rainwater and water from nearby springs. This Saturday is the Number One day for toilets 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z I avoided the depressions called pockets, some of which contained rainwater. In Utah, celebrating eight decades at five national parks 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Subsisting on apples from an orchard and rainwater, she wrote constantly, spiraling into religious reveries. Review: A Descent Into Mental Illness in ‘God Knows Where I Am’ 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z A decade earlier it had been decided to connect house drains to London's sewers that had previously been used to carry off rainwater. Dishing the dirt 2011-03-18T15:59:52Z With an undulating roof, the structure is designed to collect rainwater for irrigation while creating shelter and shade for visitors underneath. Planning a New Park for San Antonio 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z On a recent Tuesday, amid a sea of handmade furniture, folksy artworks and vertical gardens irrigated by rainwater captured on the roof, eight Etsy employees showed us how they create their looks. How Etsy Employees Dress for the Office 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z Among the features they added were masonry based on a Josef Albers fireplace and a thatched roof, inspired by Anni’s textiles, whose sloping surfaces collect rainwater, a precious commodity in the arid climate. Toshiko Mori Designs a Cultural Center in Senegal 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z The nameless city in Sam Thompson’s fine first novel, “Communion Town,” is “a world of gray dawn twilight and blackened stone above, rainwater dripping from the girders.” Newly Released: ‘Communion Town’ by Sam Thompson, and More 2013-12-25T20:57:22Z The undulating roof of a cholera clinic harvests rainwater and draws in daylight. Epidemics: A Force for Life-Changing Innovation 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z A green, sloped roof captures rainwater to clean the trucks. In Sanitation-and-Salt Complex in TriBeCa, a Salutary Lesson in Urban Responsibility 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z We got out of the car and hiked up a grooved and lichen-blanketed rock face that turns into a channel for rainwater during the wet season. A Birder’s Paradise in Zimbabwe 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Inside, without a teaspoon of soil, nearly 3 million pounds of beefsteak tomatoes grow on 45-feet-high vines whose roots are bathed in nutrient-enhanced rainwater. No Soil. No Growing Seasons. Just Add Water and Technology. 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z Mr. Logan also considers the history of hyphenation in the word “rainwater,” previous literary references to painted wheelbarrows, New Jersey ordinances concerning handcarts, and early-20th-century poultry trends. The Forgotten Man Behind William Carlos Williams’s ‘Red Wheelbarrow’ 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z Indeed it was: Three tanks collected rainwater, and solar panels provided electricity. A relatively undeveloped island off Puerto Rico mainland offers solitude (amid unexploded bombs) 2015-08-30T04:00:00Z The house’s gutters tie in to a 1,500-gallon cistern, and the rainwater is used to irrigate the garden. An architect couple designs a dream house 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z They would soon be playing volleyball and admiring sunsets with us while still managing to serve meals and lead anyone who asked to the faucet in the woods, where bottles are filled with collected rainwater. Frugal Traveler Blog: Fiji for the Rest of Us 2012-05-01T20:26:09Z He lasted three penniless weeks alone there, collecting rainwater to drink and going hungry. The Forsaken: A Rising Number of Homeless Gay Teens Are Being Cast Out by Religious Families 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z From a few feet away, the top face of the cube looked as slippery and delicate as a sheen of rainwater, reflecting the tree line. It’s Gold, Baby. But Niclas Castello’s Cube Is Nothing New in Art. 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Workers stabilized stone walls and buildings, restored frescoes, and installed new drainage systems to divert rainwater. Can a Restored Pompeii Be Saved From ‘Clambering’ Tourists? 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Centuries of grotesque, open-mouthed gargoyles are poised on a wall overhead, as if prepared to spew venomous rainwater. Critic?s Notebook: Quai Branly Museum in Paris Glorifies the ?Other? 2011-11-25T23:47:39Z A sustainable development project will feature green roofs and the reuse of rainwater. Performance Center Rises from the Seine 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z Some of the vacant parcels might be used for demonstration houses or apartments, prototypes exploring new ways for residential architecture to collect rainwater, save energy or allow retirees to age in place. Here are better ideas for the land Caltrans has stockpiled for the 710 Freeway extension 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z It's important to know that raised beds require more frequent watering so make sure your garden beds are near a hose or, even better, set up a rainwater collection system to water them. Which gardening method is best for you? 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z The French architect Jean Nouvel is directing a sustainable development project for the island that will include offices, shops, transportation and recreational activities, and will feature green roofs and the reuse of rainwater. A River’s Tales: The Islands of the Seine 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z When a winter storm arrived on 8 January, the denuded hillsides couldn’t retain rainwater and collapsed, dislodging boulders, washing homes from their foundations. A dog rescued from 'kill list' helps save lives in disaster zones 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z Such locations are often at the low point of a yard, underlaid with heavy clay and at the receiving end of rainwater that sheets down a slope or is funneled by a swale. Turn your yard from swampy to swanky with these moisture-loving plants 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Torran explained that blue holes are giant sinkholes created when carbonic acid in rainwater eats through porous limestone to expose a subsurface cave. Wildlife galore in the Bahamas, where the whole world’s a park 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z The exteriors, which Atget photographed on several occasions, feature rainwater downspouts with extravagant flutes that are decorated with collars of gold. Cultured Traveler: The Paris That Awoke to Atget?s Lens 2010-10-01T14:14:00Z Meanwhile, rainwater will flush toilets, and a wood-chip burner will fuel the cooling and heating systems. James Murdoch's Sky scraper 2010-09-26T20:29:00Z The soft curves of the hills, for example, are shaped to direct rainwater into an underground drainage system, where it is stored in giant cisterns and used to irrigate the site. Architecture Review | Brooklyn Bridge Park: Brooklyn Bridge Park Opens First Phase of Large Project 2010-04-01T22:47:00Z She remains there for an indefinite amount of time, rummaging through the preserves, catching rainwater, peering out of a peephole. ‘Farha’ Review: A Most Brutal Coming-of-Age Story 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Formerly a large concrete-dominated open plaza, the park now includes performance space, lawns, a water fountain that uses recycled rainwater and a seasonal ice-skating rink. Biking Through History in Philadelphia 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z As rainwater pooled in the crevices of its ancient stones, I contemplated the green landscape rolling away under the steel sky. The story of British art: my 5,000 year hunt for treasure 2012-07-10T17:31:39Z Then I asked him, 'And, tell me, when did you last see a newspaper photograph of a bucket catching rainwater in a school? Hare v Kinnock 2010-04-12T19:00:00Z It installed a 3,500-gallon rooftop cistern to collect rainwater used for plant irrigation. Far from a cubicle farm, Etsy’s stylish headquarters is full of design ideas worth bringing home 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z But there are concerns about how safe rainwater is to drink. How safe is it to drink rainwater? 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z While most American Indians were hunters and gatherers, the Puebloans were also accomplished tillers of the soil, irrigating the wild desert in this canyon with captured rainwater. Searching for the Ancestral Puebloans 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z Among its noteworthy amenities are feeding trays that will be regularly restocked with seeds and nectar, and miniature troughs designed to catch rainwater. | New Art on the High Line 2011-06-07T17:56:27Z The building was an early stab at green architecture, collecting rainwater, exploiting natural light to reduce the need for electricity. A 21st-Century Renaissance for Ford Foundation Landmark 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z I started the recipe for rose petal jam, collecting a liter of rainwater in a dirty bucket and snipping the roses that bloomed along the stone wall between our house and the neighbor’s. The Joy of Reading About Cooking 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z Snow, rather than rainwater, filled the hollows when I saw Yang’s pieces, so I saw no birds taking up the invitation. Perspective | Sculpture parks are a great way to see art during a pandemic. Here’s why some are better than others. 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z At one end, a dramatic downspout funnels rainwater toward a circular pond embedded in the concrete patio, dropping from the roof at a 45-degree angle, a sculptural intervention in the building’s geometric order. The 25 Most Significant Works of Postwar Architecture 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z It brings in several other likely realities of a medieval battle: the trampling of horses, the looting of the dead, and the pools of muddy rainwater turned pink with the blood of the wounded. Kenneth Branagh's Henry V: right royal entertainment 2011-07-28T08:00:00Z And Jordan Weber, a regenerative land sculptor from Des Moines, is building a permanent rainwater garden for a community land trust. Counterpublic in St. Louis Pushes the Public-Art Envelope 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z One thing you’d change I would add a rainwater collection system. Cabin fever: 'I was looking for a small, inexpensive fixer-upper' 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z Plus, a planted roof soaks up rainwater, reducing runoff. Cool Digs for Your Dog 2010-05-26T17:49:00Z The structure needed reinforcement and conservation, including installation of an underground drainage network for rainwater and sewage, Antonia Moropoulou, a professor at the National Technical University of Athens, said on Monday. Restoration work completed on site of Jesus's tomb in Jerusalem 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z Also, the main source of irrigation for the turf between the Washington Monument and the Capitol is being switched from drinking water to rainwater captured in enormous new underground cisterns. The National Mall’s immortal reflection 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Between the outcroppings lie swampy valleys, or vleis, fed by rainwater runoff and rich in acacias, mopanis, figs, euphorbias and other vegetation. A Birder’s Paradise in Zimbabwe 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Like maenads, they set upon men who have wandered onto the property, giving chase, “their bare arms are covered with scratches, their legs streaked with rainwater.” ‘The Governesses’ Offers Subtle Lessons in Shame, Constraint and Lust 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z In many parts of the world, including Africa, people rely on rainwater as a source of drinking water, as well as for other household and livelihood uses. How safe is it to drink rainwater? 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Q: During torrential downpours, the outdoor steps leading to my basement become a river of rainwater. How to stop water from running down outdoor steps into a basement 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Mr. Atxa, 37, is known for his avant-garde techniques; he uses cutting-edge technologies in his restaurant, which is heated and cooled with geothermal energy, and recycles rainwater. Momofuku Milk Bar Pops Up 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z As environmental scientist Ian Cousins and his team explain, they are a threat to the use of rainwater for domestic purposes. How safe is it to drink rainwater? 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z In springtime, their contents are sprayed with rainwater on the land. In Tuscany, Farms Embrace Nature — and Visitors 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z They subsisted on rainwater and the few fish they could catch. Louis Zamperini, Olympian and ‘Unbroken’ War Survivor, Dies at 97 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z A public rooftop terrace, which rises in a spiral from the ground level, features solar panels and a rainwater collection system that irrigates the center’s gardens and fills its fishponds. A Sustainable Design for Hawaii’s proposed Barack Obama Presidential Center 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Mopey and alone, Sam goes about his daily tasks such as washing in rainwater and soulfully playing the drums. Review: In ‘The Night Eats the World,’ Zombie Apocalypse Now, Again 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z "The glacial discharge from Rwenzori is trivial compared with the 3m of rainwater that falls and collects in the mountain's bogs and bamboo forests." Race to map Africa's forgotten glaciers before they melt away 2012-06-02T23:05:44Z The eerie Portuguese cistern hidden under the town’s main thoroughfare still held rainwater, defying the centuries. My grandfather wrote a Moroccan travelogue in 1920. Almost a century later, I set out to re-create his trip. 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z There's a spa, a private cinema, a serious restaurant and a champagne and cocktail bar in a former ballroom — all of it run on energy-efficient technology and harvested rainwater. Scotsman, You Don't Have to Put On the Red Light 2010-05-27T14:05:00Z Peat bogs soak up rainwater that would otherwise cause flooding while mangroves protect shorelines from storms. What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? by Tony Juniper – review 2013-01-20T10:00:01Z Other environmentally conscious design elements include a drain system that channels rainwater from the roof into the landscaping and artistic fencing embellished with cross-section images of the soil and the chemical formula for petroleum. Mini Mart City Park, a converted gas station in Georgetown, opens as cultural center after 15 years 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z At the Palomar, he recalled collecting rainwater in empty mayonnaise jars, which he sold to amused neighbors. He?s Only Just Begun to Fight 2011-04-13T22:52:55Z But for days, weeks, months, he survives on rainwater and barnacles to write hundreds of pages to his beloved about this adventure. Review | Mitch Albom serves up another helping of superficial spirituality 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Without trees, all the rainwater flows into the ocean instead of remaining in the soil. Port-au-Prince, city of survivors: Voices from Haiti, after the devastating 2010 earthquake 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z The only dark streaks are where the handrail connects to the wall, and that’s probably rust caused by rainwater interacting with the metal. How to resurface a concrete wall whose topping is crumbling 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Thomas moves on to a patch of mulch next to a rainwater storage tank. 'Black to the land' farm leans into African American heritage to fight climate change 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Mosses play an essential role in rainwater retention, decreasing plant pathogens and increasing carbon sequestration in soil, thus improving the overall soil health. Research provides crucial insights into moss growth under elevated CO2 levels that may benefit climate change models 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Development Program has a $60 million water management project aimed at better capturing rainwater and tracking usage. Drought and mismanagement have left a French island parched. That holds lessons for the mainland 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The three-bedroom house in Wimbledon has a hole in the upstairs bathroom ceiling and a bathtub full rain of rainwater, branches and leaves. Wimbledon: House with hole in ceiling on sale for £695,000 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The company says it uses only rainwater that it collects. Panama’s leader calls for referendum on mining concession, seeking to calm protests over the deal 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z ScotRail said the volume of rainwater caused their signalling system to short-circuit. ScotRail services return to normal after weekend of heavy rain 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z She had initially thought the acid on the slides was rainwater. Juveniles indicted, accused of pouring stolen acid on slides at Massachusetts playground 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z When washed into the river by rainwater, the phosphorus causes prolonged algal blooms which suffocate plants and wildlife by sucking up all the oxygen and turning the water an opaque green. River Wye: Judicial review granted over agricultural pollution 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Last month Mayor Martí Batres proposed to build thousands of rainwater harvesting systems into schools across the capital, a program Perló hopes doesn’t succumb to the same money issues as previous government water plans. After rainy season that wasn’t, parched Mexico City starts restricting water 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Bon acquired the property, once a tow yard, in 2015 and began removing pieces of tarmac and seeding the soil with native plants irrigated with captured rainwater. Engineering buried L.A.'s river. Artist Lauren Bon is engineering a plan to free it 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Sinkholes typically form when naturally acidic rainwater erodes underlying bedrock, creating damage beneath the surface. What causes a sinkhole to form? 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Plants use hydrogen from rainwater to produce the waxy outer coating on their leaves, which survives in ocean sediment for millions of years. Paleoclimatologists use ancient sediment to explore future climate in Africa 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainwater into local streams and creeks. Extreme fires and heavy rainfall driving platypuses from their homes 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z For instance, during chemical weathering rocks can suck up CO2 when certain minerals are attacked by the weak acid found in rainwater. Ancient carbon in rocks releases as much carbon dioxide as the world's volcanoes 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Home modifications such as rainwater harvesting can reduce water usage and support local biodiversity, while food waste can be recycled into bioenergy or fertilizer. How a dandelion can hold back a flood: Initiating the butterfly effect for good 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z He tries to conserve water by alternating rows of squash between corn stalks and capturing rainwater on the roof of an old barn. A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Also, mulch helps rainwater seep and percolate rather than run off all at once. Weasels and bees and more: Sustaining nature in our yards nurtures us | Op-Ed 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z This allows rainwater to soak in and enables roots to grow more easily. If earthworms were a country, they’d be the world’s fourth largest producer of grain 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z If your home is built properly and you have generous roof overhangs and closed windows, rainwater rolls harmlessly off the windows, doors and siding to the ground. Things to avoid when building a three-season room 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Just before Hurricane Lee’s sudden explosion in power, Tang had a hunch things were about to escalate – thanks to images of the swirling mass of ice crystals and rainwater inside the hurricane. Hurricanes are escalating more quickly than ever. Here’s why. 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z He now digs barriers with heavy machinery to catch rainwater in puddles that seep into the earth instead of stripping topsoil. In climate fight, Europe's olive, wine farmers turn to tech and tradition 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Torrential rainwater that gushed down steep mountainsides and into the city killed thousands. Whole families drowned in a Libyan city’s flood. The only warning was the sound of the dams bursting 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z In addition, a rainwater retention pond creates a net-positive water system, and automated window shades regulate direct light. Step inside 3 innovative new workplaces around the globe 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Most of the UK has a combined sewerage system, meaning that both rainwater and wastewater - from toilets, bathrooms and kitchens - are carried in the same pipes. Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Before getting running water, those residents had to haul water from the river or laundry to their home or collect rainwater. Water hookups come to Alaska Yup’ik village, and residents are thrilled to ditch their honey buckets 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The benefits are abundant: they can cool roof surfaces, retain rainwater, attract varied animal species, and of course create a more pleasant atmosphere. Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z In 2001, Lemos launched a group to organize training camps for young people on organic gardening and ensuring water supply through “rainwater harvesting” and building ponds and terraces that store water and regenerate springs. Filipino who helped tame insurgency and pro-poor Indian cancer doctor among Magsaysay awardees 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z She used rainwater from her cistern for cooking and cleaning, unaware that it was likely contaminated as a result of the detonation. Top prosecutors from 14 states back compensation for those sickened by US nuclear weapons testing 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Without rainwater to dilute the sewage this can lead to higher concentrations of sewage entering our waterways - and therefore is illegal. Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Mary Lou Beaver grew up in Akiachak, packing water from the river as a girl, collecting rainwater and using an outhouse. Water hookups come to Alaska Yup’ik village, and residents are thrilled to ditch their honey buckets 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Overflow systems release mixture of raw sewage from homes and businesses, and rainwater run-off. Lynmouth swim race cancelled due to sewage release 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z And plants take up rainwater, which makes for less runoff in the streets and thus, fewer pollutants making their way into bodies of water. How to get into the hottest clubs in L.A. County — community gardens 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The quacking discovery was made by Wessex Water staff during a routine survey of an underground rainwater sewer pipe in Frenchay, Bristol. Quacking find as duck filmed waddling in sewer 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z "Wales is a country that gets plenty of rainwater. We need to make sure that we use that water as efficiently as we can," he said. Firefighters using sewage water for first time after droughts 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z A culvert that winds through Oak Glen, a tiny community dotted with family-owned orchards and bed-and-breakfasts, was deluged with a slurry of rainwater, rocks and sediment. A rumbling. A groan. A wicked sound. Then a wall of mud and water brings destruction 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z A big part of Simon's role is preservation, using the land and the rainwater to keep the island going. Flat Holm: The man who lives alone on an island 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z The lake, which collects rainwater from more than a hundred tributaries, has also become the wastewater deposit for the western states of Zulia, Mérida and Trujillo, where 5.3 million people live. Pollution in Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo threatens life in one of the world’s oldest lakes 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z He told the BBC his family used to store rainwater for bathing and consumption. Jakarta: Living with asthma in the world's most polluted city 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z They said leaks, from rainwater through the roof or their own shower, turned into mould, the boiler was broken, gas was not connected and the house felt cold, even in spring. Oldham couple whose son died want answers over mould-infested home 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z “By 2024, new infrastructure will be delivered to further improve rainwater treatment to improve water quality,” they said. Paris’ test for Olympic swimming in the Seine canceled due to poor water quality 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z That sparked complaints on social media Friday of flooding in surrounding areas that could allegedly have been avoided if the rainwater had been flushed through the capital’s system of canals and rivers. Deadly flooding in China worsens as rescues continue and areas downriver brace for high water 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z “Unfortunately, our building’s roof drains are connected to the main sewer line, which has collapsed and can no longer handle the rainwater efficiently,” Lundgren wrote in the email to members. This Seattle museum is closing soon 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Comlurb employees started removing garbage, building a rainwater drainage system, and replanting mangroves, an ecosystem that has proven particularly resilient — and successful — in similar environmental recovery projects. Mangrove forest thrives around what was once Latin America’s largest landfill 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Days became a battle against fatigue: fixing things on the boat, fishing, capturing rainwater. Australian castaway gives detailed account of his time at sea 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z In a two-day workshop held over two weekends, Bautista learned about garden design, turf removal, soil-building, rainwater capture, plant selection, planting and irrigation, and dry garden maintenance. He wanted a 'low-water, colorful, smell-good garden.' But first, the lawn had to go 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The pair survived by eating raw tuna and drinking rainwater. Watch moment rescued sailor and dog reach dry land 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The sailor, who looks thin and bearded in photos, told the network that lived off raw fish and rainwater while he was at sea. Australian sailor, dog rescued by Mexican fishermen after being lost at sea for months 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z He said he had survived in part by fishing for tuna, which he ate raw, and drinking rainwater. Australian Man and His Dog Rescued After Nearly 3 Months at Sea 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The two subsisted on raw fish and rainwater. Australian castaway gives detailed account of his time at sea 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z According to Haddock, the pair survived by drinking rainwater and eating freshly caught raw fish. A man and his dog are rescued after being lost at sea for three months 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z As hundreds of rescue workers comb the muddied waters of a South Korean underpass, the stagnant rainwater, once up to the ceiling, now only covers their knees. South Korea floods: Tunnel horror brings home climate fears 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z An Australian sailor who survived two months in the Pacific Ocean by eating raw fish and drinking rainwater is "stable and very well", a doctor says. Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z “We’ve seen many pictures on social media of kids swimming in floodwaters. This is not typical rainwater - it’s filled with chemicals, oil, waste, and more. It’s simply not safe,” he said. Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic flooding 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “We’ve seen many pictures on social media of kids swimming in floodwaters. This is not typical rainwater — it’s filled with chemicals, oil, waste, and more. It’s simply not safe,” he said. Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic flooding 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Then she turned to a neighbor who built an underground tank to collect rainwater. Here’s a Look at the Water Crises That Might Be Coming to You Soon 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z At home, he collects rainwater and then boils it before use. South African taps run dry after power shortages 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Sound Transit reached a milestone this week, by finally restarting a busy International District/Chinatown escalator that was ruined by a deluge of rainwater in 2021. An escalator is revived at International District/Chinatown Station 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Years later researchers obtained water samples from the same location and analyzed the chemistry, finding to their surprise that the liquid was a mix of recent rainwater and seawater. Found: Giant Freshwater Deposits Hiding under the Sea 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z It suggests further water-saving measures, such as reusing paddling pool water, washing dogs outside instead of in the bath and filling ponds with rainwater. Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z She invented her own rainwater harvesting system with what she had at home, jiggering plastic pipes to channel rainwater from her tin roof through a fishing net and into earthen jars. Here’s a Look at the Water Crises That Might Be Coming to You Soon 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z You can collect rainwater in a cistern, and also utilize and purify stormwater from the street. To maximize curb appeal, try simplifying your landscape | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z As the vast reservoir has lost around three-quarters of its volume since the destruction of the Kakhovka dam last week, she is now using glass jars to catch rainwater. Ukraine dam destruction: villagers face water crisis, see 'only tears' 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, he visited a Jamaican greenhouse farm that uses abandoned bauxite mining pits to collect rainwater for drip irrigation, allowing 20 local farmers to grow peppers and tomatoes, selling some to resorts. World Bank's new chief wants 'better bank' before pushing for bigger bank 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Remember to clean up your waste, especially when you’re close to the shoreline, and don’t use toxic lawn products since rainwater will carry them into Puget Sound. This whale-watching season, be an orca ally | Editorial 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Ms. Thielen had noticed the liquid on the slides, but assumed it was rainwater. Children in Massachusetts suffer chemical burns from slides doused in acid from nearby pool 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z In addition, the building generates power from 270 wind turbines and uses recycled rainwater for its air-conditioning systems. 5 green towers inspired by nature and striving to protect it 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Because the soil gets unstable with rainwater, most of the work happens in the summer, said Mike Lyndon, the mine manager who has worked there for 42 years. Lewis County’s Centralia bets on clean energy as coal economy fades 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Therefore, pollutants dissolved in rainwater penetrate plant tissues readily and have a larger impact on mosses than on other plants. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Streams do not flow because they are replenished from rainwater directly; they flow because there is a constant inflow from groundwater below. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z "These overflows represent huge volumes of rainwater being safely transferred away from homes and businesses and back safely to the environment to minimise the impacts of extreme weather." Scotland's river sewage must be more closely monitored - charity 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z When those tunnels are overwhelmed by rainwater, they release everything — rain, sink and toilet water — into the Seine. Olympic swimming in the Seine? How Paris is remaking a river 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Students are learning about pollinators, composting and collecting rainwater. National honors go to 2 WA schools for environmental innovation 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Prior to the testing, some residents had rainwater catch basins to water their gardens. High levels of PFAS were found in drinking water on San Juan Island. But where did it come from? 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Villagers said they now rely mostly on rainwater, which is virtually nonexistent during the dry season. On frontier of new ‘gold rush,’ quest for coveted EV metals yields misery Deep root systems create porous openings in the soil that absorb rainwater hundreds of times faster than soil with no vegetation. A Rare Glimpse into Afghanistan’s Spectacular, Vanishing Forests 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Here, there are two separate underground systems of tunnels: one just for sewage and another reserved for rainwater. Olympic swimming in the Seine? How Paris is remaking a river 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Gutierrez added that "rainwater no longer absorbs into subsoil that is now covered by roads or houses," and that strengthening storms are concentrating rain water into fewer days and making it harder to capture. Mexico City's thirst for water lays bare inequalities, changing climate 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z While there are no dwellings or buildings on the island, there is a pebble beach and a flood pond where rainwater could gather in extreme rainfall and provide water for livestock and wildlife. Scottish Island for Sale, Amenities Not Included 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z On maps, rivers are typically depicted as blue lines — with a starting point, usually near a mountain where rainwater collects; and an endpoint, usually in a lake or ocean. There's a river in Pennsylvania whose endpoint is unknown — and it's not the only "lost" river 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z The weather center in College Park, for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, features a four-story waterfall for moving rainwater past an outdoor dining terrace and into bio-retention gardens. Bill Hellmuth, pioneer in sustainable architecture who led HOK, dies at 69 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z The tunnel and the tank are among five big engineering projects being built to deal with storms, which now overwhelm Paris’ antique sewer system, and more important, to funnel both sewage and rainwater. Olympic swimming in the Seine? How Paris is remaking a river 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z While the sprawling capital region's rainy season helps replenish reservoirs, most rainwater is not captured. Mexico City's thirst for water lays bare inequalities, changing climate 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z “The carrying capacity of the backwaters has reduced due to sediment deposition and encroachment, and the rainwater enters residential areas during the monsoon season.” ‘Mangrove Man’ in India fights to salvage sinking shores 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z In usually rain-starved Southern California, unused pools remain dry or pumped out, or collect just small amounts of rainwater that evaporate in the next heat wave. One consequence of California's heavy rains truly bites: Masses of mosquitoes 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The valves release a mixture of raw sewage from homes and businesses, and rainwater run-off. Sewage spills in England totalled 1.75 million hours in 2022 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z In many cases, though, builders connected sewage pipes to the rainwater system. Olympic swimming in the Seine? How Paris is remaking a river 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Farming solutions: The practice of on-farm recharge requires farmers to flood their fields with rainwater to restore underground water reserves. Californians Share Their Pandemic Silver Linings 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z But the simplest and cheapest rainwater capture systems don’t even need a pricey storage tank, he said. 'Too much loss from the rain.' How businesses are coping — or benefiting — from recent storms 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z That work revealed giant skylights that were entombed under years’ worth of added plaster ceilings, with huge nets to catch falling pieces of debris and garbage bins to capture leaks from rainwater. $300M NJ statehouse renovation wraps up as governor moves in 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Otters are especially susceptible to Toxoplasma infection, researchers said, because they find food along the shoreline and could be exposed to the parasite’s eggs in rainwater runoff as they feed on marine invertebrates. Scientists warn of unusual parasite that killed sea otters off California coast 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z That means raw sewage regularly being discharged with rainwater into rivers and onto beaches. Ending sewage dumping will mean higher water bills - report 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z "Other than rainwater ... we 100 percent rely on that river for our household domestic use," Karen Page, a Menindee resident, told state broadcaster ABC. Residents call for clean-up after mass fish death in Australia 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Based in Glassell Park, Greywater Corps designs and installs systems for capturing rainwater — often from roofs — and reusing it in gardens. 'Too much loss from the rain.' How businesses are coping — or benefiting — from recent storms 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Pioneer Square Station’s north mezzanine leaks, and at its Yesler Way entrance, black traction strips and yellow warning cones assist riders when rainwater accumulates on slick floors. Seattle’s bleak downtown Sound Transit stations have nowhere to go but up 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z In mid-February, the Dewey Hotel Apartments, two blocks south of the Sanborn, fell under the scrutiny of housing officials after rainwater leaking through its roof caused mold. A homeless housing nonprofit's buildings are in shambles. City plans intervention. 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Most see the solution as building a waste water system that manages rainwater and waste water separately, so they no longer go to the same place to be treated. Ending sewage dumping will mean higher water bills - report 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Residents collected rainwater that they could use to flush toilets. Volunteers step up in flooded Pajaro, where many lack food, clothing — and work 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Water used to cool the reactors’ cores leaked into the basements of the reactor buildings and mixed with rainwater and groundwater. What’s happening at Fukushima plant 12 years after meltdown? 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Significant river swelling was expected late Thursday into the weekend in many parts of Northern and Central California because of rainwater runoff and reservoir releases, the California Nevada River Forecast Center said. ‘Unrivaled’ Storm Threatens California With Floods 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Weeks into his trip, his water tank and gas range broke, forcing him to rely on rainwater. How a Korean American found healing by retracing the first Korean immigrants' ocean voyage 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z I also used local ancient water harvesting techniques to maximize the rainwater and recycled gray water in the school. An Architect Applies Her Skills to Giving Back 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Jhonattan Acosta, who had to resort to eating insects and drinking rainwater to survive, tearfully told reporters about his ordeal and how he didn't expect people to still be looking for him. Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z He says he drank rainwater collected in his shoes and ate worms and other insects while hiding from jaguars and peccaries, a type of pig-like mammal. Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Although sand and debris bothered some drivers, the track even managed to avoid any major problems from collected rainwater weeping out of cracks in the track. Kyle Busch gets 1st RCR victory in Fontana’s NASCAR farewell 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z Sweeping away the rainwater in front of a shop along the Venice Beach Boardwalk in Los Angeles. Snow in California Surprises and Delights 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z A trickle of rainwater captured from an opening nearby helps prevent dehydration, which can kill in hours or days, depending on the temperature. Survivors are still being found in Turkey's earthquake rubble. How long can that go on? 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z It has a self-contained, catastrophe-resilient power plant, and it captures all of its rainwater, which it uses to heat or cool its 9,000 daily visitors. Your Thursday Briefing: 1.5 Million Covid Deaths in China? 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Jhonattan Acosta did not have a machete or a flashlight on him when he got lost and had to use his boots to collect rainwater to drink. Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The report, a copy of which was reviewed by Reuters, also noted improper drainage resulted in rainwater and waste water seepage that caused cavities in the mountainside beneath Joshimath. Cracks begin to show in India's Himalayan building spree 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Much of the stormwater from the heavy rain has already flowed into the Pacific, sparking calls to change how the state collects and accesses rainwater. Kamala Harris visits L.A. stormwater project in wake of record-setting rains 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The company said the discharges, which are permitted by the Environment Agency, are up to 95% rainwater. Sewage pumped into sea near Chichester since before Christmas 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z She collects rainwater and mixes in a chlorine tablet to purify it enough to drink. ‘I Lost My Heart’: A Mother in Haiti Watches Her Child’s Gang Killing 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z County officials say the water being saved matters - not just to bolster water supplies but also to prevent contaminants picked up by rainwater from flowing into the Pacific Ocean. California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The banked rainwater is a rare bright spot from downpours that killed at least 20 people, crumbled hillsides and damaged thousands of homes. California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z In a scramble to conserve, people are flushing their toilets with rainwater and lugging laundry to friends’ homes. Skipped Showers, Paper Plates: An Arizona Suburb’s Water Is Cut Off 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z “The piece itself actually had been meant to interact with the rainwater, that is the vision of the artist,” Yank said. As storms postpone or cancel arts events across Los Angeles, organizations remain resilient 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Soils already saturated with rainwater might not be able to absorb any more, leading to floods and landslides. How Climate Change Is Shaping California’s Winter Storms 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z One recent study revealed such high levels in rainwater that they exceeded limits set for drinking water by the EPA. Despite 3M’s phase-out, problem of cleaning up PFAS remains 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z The vast majority of rainwater in California’s cities eventually flows into the ocean. California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Ms. Carroll collected rainwater after a recent winter storm, enough for a few weeks’ worth of toilet flushes. Skipped Showers, Paper Plates: An Arizona Suburb’s Water Is Cut Off 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z The developers are also studying how to most efficiently collect and use rainwater from rooftops. Thousands Will Live Here One Day (as Long as They Can Find Water) 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z As soon as you feel a chill in the air, grab a ladder to ensure your gutters are clear to direct rainwater and snow away from your roof. How to winterize your home (preparing for the cold) 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Installing and maintaining systems to catch rainwater and give safe access to bighorn sheep in remote desert areas is no easy task. Bighorn sheep to get $40k drinking fountains amid West’s megadrought 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z County officials say the water being saved matters — not just to bolster water supplies but also to prevent contaminants picked up by rainwater from flowing into the Pacific Ocean. California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Water will have to be gathered from natural rainwater cisterns in baobab trees while the trees' fruit will be among their energy sources. 'They will hunt and make fire' - the race reflecting a way of life 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Around 2012, Mr. O’Rourke began emailing the homeowner association, complaining that the Crouches’ yard was overgrown with weeds, figurines and barrels filled with rainwater, claims the couple would later contest. They Fought the Lawn. And the Lawn Lost. 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Or installing surface channels called bio-swales that filter rainwater runoff from parking lots instead of letting it contaminate creeks. Extinctions, shrinking habitat spur ‘rewilding’ in cities 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Sand-colored rubber mats, installed on slopes, will channel rainwater to the storage tanks. Bighorn sheep to get $40k drinking fountains amid West’s megadrought 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Bruce Reznik, executive director of the environmental nonprofit Los Angeles Waterkeeper, called scaling up rainwater capture projects in Los Angeles “a race against time,” because of drought and the state’s over-tapped water sources. California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Infrastructure upgrades — like sea walls to block storm surges or pumps to remove rainwater more quickly — could also help against hurricanes, but only so much. Population Growth Is Making Hurricanes More Expensive 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The buckets are used to collect rainwater during the wet season. As the Amazon rainforest goes dry, a desperate wait for water Some residents say they resort to drinking rainwater and making meals out of boiled leaves. Gang Warfare Cripples Haiti’s Fight Against Cholera 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z At a government working conference the next year, China incorporated the idea of sponge cities as a national strategy, “giving full play to the absorption, storage and slow release of rainwater by ecological systems.” As climate warms, a China planner advocates “sponge cities” 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Others experts say that the city's current drainage system and groundwater structures are inadequate to stop widespread waterlogging and to store rainwater for summers. Chennai rains: Can the city withstand another urban flood? 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Cohen explained that inland salinity can be the result of agricultural runoff or simply just topography: As snowmelt, rainwater and other water sources evaporate, they leave behind salt, especially in valley areas without good drainage. They used to call California ocean desalination a disaster. But water crisis brings new look 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z But by studying oxygen isotopes in rainwater throughout the Amazon, Salati found that about half of the precipitation was recycled. As the Amazon rainforest goes dry, a desperate wait for water The MWD demands that you have some technique for capturing and reusing rainwater, such as rain barrels, cisterns or rock gardens. Tear out your lawn, get more free cash. LADWP ups rebates for customers 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Cities around the world are similarly trying to integrate “bioswales” along the sides of roads, protect remaining marsh areas to absorb water, and increase the capture of roof rainwater. As climate warms, a China planner advocates “sponge cities” 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Prof Janakarajan agrees - he says the city needs to construct more rooftop structures to harvest rainwater and store it underground. Chennai rains: Can the city withstand another urban flood? 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z “Almost anyone with a washer and a yard to irrigate can build one themselves,” according to press release from Greywater Corps, which has been installing residential gray water and rainwater systems in L.A. Native voices were finally heard at California's biggest native plant conference 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z The trees, with deep root systems, drink up rainwater, then secrete the moisture into the atmosphere. As the Amazon rainforest goes dry, a desperate wait for water She landed on a slick of accumulated rainwater no more than a few millimeters deep. 'A story of extinction.' La Brea Tar Pits recognized as a geological heritage site 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z The Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis is an epiphyte - a plant that grows on another plant but gets its own nutrients from the surrounding air and rainwater. Cambridge orchid in bloom smells like rotting cabbage 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Urban forests capture thousands of gallons of rainwater in their canopies and trickle it back into the ground. Cities want more trees. Drought is complicating their efforts 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z They might use harvested rainwater, air-cooling condensate and reclaimed wastewater while returning any water drawn from rivers, reservoirs or wells to their sources. Can a Start-Up Help Companies Monitor and Manage Their Water Use? 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z "That's another great thing, we can use the rainwater sometimes, to wash and do the washing-up. There's a plus to every minus," Tom added. Tiny homes: Off-grid living allowed couple to take risks 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z Natural replenishment is much slower in confined aquifers like the Potomac, where layers of impermeable clays and rocks beneath the surface make it hard for rainwater to seep back into the ground. There’s Something in the Water in Virginia. Before You Say ‘Yuck,’ Wait. 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z More expensive options are covers, usually made of aluminum or vinyl, which are designed to allow rainwater to flow into gutters while debris is caught on top or washed away. Gutter cleaning is a messy but necessary job. Here’s what to know. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The state Department of Ecology also recommends preserving natural areas by utilizing permeable pavement, compost-amended soils, vegetated roofs and rainwater collection systems, like cisterns. Rain gardens offer benefits that go beyond beauty | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z He uses two rooftop tanks of rainwater for washing and plumbing. Kathmandu Finally Got Tap Water. After a Climate Disaster, It Was Gone. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The toilets of their home are flushed using rainwater harvested from the roof. Cost of living: The people using solar panels and turbines to reduce bills 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Its around 2,500 residents have gotten by because of an ingenious solution: They dug trenches, lined them with plastic and use them to collect rainwater. Lebanon’s dwindling rain leaves farmers struggling for water 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z "Too much rain overwhelms treatment systems and floods them with contaminated water as rainwaters flow over land surface rather than filter through sand and soils." Hurricane Ian is going to flood out Florida — and this is a constant climate change problem 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z "Maybe it'll be weeks, maybe longer in the mountains," said Rivera-Aquino, who feels fortunate to have installed solar panels on his home and a large cistern to catch rainwater to supply his family. In beleaguered Puerto Rico, Fiona revives trauma of Hurricane Maria 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The overgrown national forests fueling catastrophic wildfires are also preventing snow and rainwater from reaching the ground before they evaporate, a phenomenon known as evapotranspiration. West looks to create water as drought tests limits of conservation 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Caught in the crossfire is a $39 million future line of credit for a power plant, critical to power drainage pumps that remove rainwater in a city that faces chronic flood problems. Likely vote over Louisiana project caught in abortion debate 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z For decades, the rainwater enabled them to grow enough crops for themselves, with a surplus to sell. Lebanon’s dwindling rain leaves farmers struggling for water 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z At some intersections, cars were stranded in the rainwater after motorists drove through suddenly flooded roads. Persistent Rains Pummel Chicago, Submerging Roads and Swamping Basements 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z In the season opener, rainwater doused a small group of fans after a pipe burst. Commanders rebrand not enough to make fans forget about ‘outdated’ FedEx Field 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z The group plans to work with businesses in the area to improve eco-friendliness using techniques like rainwater collection and extending permeable sidewalks along the north Colley corridor. New research facility shows how to live with rising tides 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z He criticised the water companies' use of combined sewer overflows, which are designed to release sewage and rainwater in times of extreme heavy rain. Fresh wave of sewage pollution hits Britain's beaches 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The ministry also asked that local authorities store rainwater, to potentially help relieve other drought-stricken areas of the country. From Pakistan to Texas, big rains after extreme heat deliver double punch 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Homeowners whose basements had not seen water in years were unpleasantly surprised to discover that rainwater had surged up through drains, in some cases leaving an ankle-deep flood carrying a pungent smell of sewage. Persistent Rains Pummel Chicago, Submerging Roads and Swamping Basements 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z Phase one involved stabilizing the structure with steel supports to prevent further loss, and covering the collapsed dome to keep out rainwater. Quake-hit Mexico church with iconic Virgin image gets rehab 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z The ERP also plans to plant more trees, install rain gardens and walkways around the lab that will permit rainwater to seep into the ground and prevent runoff. New research facility shows how to live with rising tides 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z A mysterious liquid, which turned out to be rainwater from a storage tank, also splashed fans during Washington’s 2021 opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. FedEx Field ranked as NFL’s worst stadium 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Most of the UK has a combined sewage system, so wastewater from toilets is carried to sewage treatment works through the same pipes as rainwater. Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Lauren Bon assumes a not dissimilar approach in a composition formed from an evaporated puddle of rainwater on a sheet of black foil. Review: As drought deepens, nine L.A. artists think about water 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z A Venus fly trap has a very low sensitivity threshold, yet it can tell the difference between the light touch of an insect and a drop of rainwater or wind. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z The lab will be equipped with solar panels, rainwater collection barrels and gray water collection systems. New research facility shows how to live with rising tides 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z They have been identified in low levels in rainwater globally - but if they infiltrate water or soil in high level, they can become a serious concern. PFAS: Possible breakthrough to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals' 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z For his older trees, he uses gray water from his kitchen sink, and a rickety system of PVC pipes propped up on bricks to collect rainwater off his roof. He turned his weed-filled yard into a low-water jungle of fruit trees 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z As for the trash, it continues to settle under protective clay caps laid across the landfill to prevent rainwater from mixing with the debris. It was once the nation’s largest trash heap. Now it'll be an inspirational L.A. County park 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Southern Water, one of the companies responsible for the affected regions, said storm releases were made to "protect homes, schools and businesses from flooding", adding the release was "95-97% rainwater". UK weather: Thunderstorm warning with flash flooding risk in southern England 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Heavy rain is unlikely to ease the drought because rainwater struggles to permeate dry ground, meaning it will run off the dehydrated surface and lead to flash flooding in some areas. UK weather: Warnings over flooding as torrential rain forecast 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z This is because rainwater struggles to permeate dry ground, meaning it will run off the dehydrated surface and lead to flash flooding in some areas, the Met Office said. Thunderstorms begin in the UK after heatwave 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Or they can use water that is not sourced from taps such as grey water, rainwater from a water butt or a private borehole. UK heatwave: Hosepipe ban in Cornwall first in 26 years 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Villagers were taught to harvest rainwater and use more efficient irrigation systems for their crops. High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Heavy downpours are unlikely to ease parched conditions seen across much of the UK, however, because rainwater struggles to permeate dry ground. UK weather: Thunderstorm warning with flash flooding risk in southern England 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z There’s rainwater everywhere, but none of it is safe to drink because of man-made “forever chemicals” worldwide, according to a new study from the University of Stockholm. Cancer-causing chemicals contaminating water worldwide, University of Stockholm study says 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z It has also renovated sewer systems in low-lying districts to help drain rainwater more quickly. ‘We Couldn’t Do Anything’: Family Drowns in Seoul Basement During Floods 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The area is heavily developed with tall buildings, which deflect rainwater into streams that can’t release it into the Han River fast enough. Your Wednesday Briefing: The F.B.I. Searches Donald Trump’s Home 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Photos on social media showed commuters wading through waist-deep water, drivers stranded on car roofs and rainwater cascading down the steps of subway stations. Floods in Seoul Kill at Least 7, With More Rain Coming 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z They are carrying out feasibility studies on a number of options including deepening existing artificial lakes to capture more rainwater. Panama Canal grapples with climate change threat 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Bison also famously create wallows, depressions that fill with rainwater and draw microcommunities of diverse organisms. A bigger home on the range for Montana bison 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z New research shows that rainwater in most locations on Earth contains levels of chemicals that "greatly exceed" safety levels. Pollution: 'Forever chemicals' in rainwater exceed safe levels 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The mayors of Jaszszentlaszlo and two neighbouring villages and local farmers including Szepe banded together five years ago to block hundreds of kilometres of channels crisscrossing their land in order to retain rainwater. 'I want to breed horses, not camels': Hungarian farmers battle 'historic' drought 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The members put in native pollinator plants to absorb rainwater that flows down to the street. Extreme Weather Is Soaking New York City. Community Gardens Can Help. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The film shows volunteers and experts diverting gallons of rainwater away from the caves onto nearby crops, which local farmers agreed to sacrifice. Thirteen Lives: Thai cave rescue actor Tom Bateman relieves diving fears 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can dissolve in rainwater, forming a weak acid. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Humans, of course, have developed technologies to increase water availability, such as digging wells to harvest groundwater, storing rainwater, and using desalination to obtain drinkable water from the ocean. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z One is to prevent rainwater from infiltrating down to the water table and picking up contaminants; this can be achieved by simply capping or roofing over the landfill, mine tailings, or spill site. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z At the Mobilization for Change Community Garden, rainwater collected from the shed has been filling up watering cans for months. Extreme Weather Is Soaking New York City. Community Gardens Can Help. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Effect of storm type on rainwater composition in southeastern North Carolina. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z “For bathing and cooking, we collected rainwater in buckets.” Large parts of northeastern India still underwater after record rains 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Many streams flow not because they are replenished from rainwater directly but because they receive a constant inflow from the groundwater below. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z If you’d had sufficient storage then you could have collected more than 5,800 gallons of rainwater that month for irrigation. Tear out your lawn, check. Drought-tolerant plants, check. Next up: recycled water 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Four barrels have also been set out to capture rainwater. Extreme Weather Is Soaking New York City. Community Gardens Can Help. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Communities will probably also turn to measures such as water recycling or treatment of rainwater. Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity? 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z One of Bangladesh’s largest airports, the Osmani International Airport in Sylhet, was still flooded on Monday after rainwater forced officials to cancel all flights on Friday. Ruinous Flooding in India and Bangladesh Kills at Least 116 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z An ecosystem consists of all the living things in a particular area together with the abiotic, or non-living, parts of that environment such as nitrogen in the soil or rainwater. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z Winter believes every house and yard in Southern California should be outfitted with rainwater harvesting tools because of the potential water savings. Tear out your lawn, check. Drought-tolerant plants, check. Next up: recycled water 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Now they only have to do that when they run low on rainwater. Extreme Weather Is Soaking New York City. Community Gardens Can Help. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z If you go that route, make sure to nourish the plants only with rainwater and give them a boggy soil with a mix of sand, peat and sphagnum moss appropriate for the species. Micro greens: How Seattleites are maximizing even the tiniest of yards | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Among the plaintiffs was a mother of two who had video of rainwater gushing through a light fixture and a family of five in a small apartment whose ceiling collapsed on a bunk bed. A for-profit mission to house the poor, homeless earns praise but takes flak over upkeep 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Rainwater harvesting involves catching and storing rainwater for reuse before it reaches the ground. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z But like everything else these days, the prices for aboveground tanks and rainwater harvesting systems have jumped considerably. Tear out your lawn, check. Drought-tolerant plants, check. Next up: recycled water 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z “The water was just running away from us,” said Adem Clemons, 41, a financial technology engineer who now sprinkles the captured rainwater on tomatoes, squash, peppers and rosemary in his garden plot. Extreme Weather Is Soaking New York City. Community Gardens Can Help. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z It can also receive rainwater from surrounding valleys and heavy rainfall in past years has caused flash floods. Iraq’s ‘pearl of the south’ Lake Sawa dry amid water crisis 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z Because of the storm, 310 million gallons of wastewater and rainwater flowed into the Miami-Dade County treatment plant, more than double the average daily limit, according to the county. Tropical Weather Floods Miami Streets, Stranding Some Motorists 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z C, H, and O are mainly obtained from the atmosphere or from rainwater. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z He also has raised bed vegetable gardens in the parkway between the street and sidewalk in front of his home using a drip irrigation system connected to his rainwater storage. Tear out your lawn, check. Drought-tolerant plants, check. Next up: recycled water 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Practically speaking, trees soak up rainwater and filter airborne particulates, to say nothing of providing the oxygen we breathe. Trees for Seattle hands out free trees — and the knowledge you need to nurture them 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z This rainwater needs to be piped to municipal storm sewers or to the lowest part of your lot. Keep your crawlspace dry by redirecting rainwater 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z In Key Largo, a docked 25-foot boat sank after being filled with rainwater, according to David Garrido, a spokesman for the Key Largo Fire Department. Tropical Weather Floods Miami Streets, Stranding Some Motorists 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Acid rain is corrosive rain caused by rainwater falling to the ground through sulfur dioxide gas, turning it into weak sulfuric acid, which causes damage to aquatic ecosystems. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z He meshed his interest in water conservation with his landscape design aesthetic to create waterfalls in his front- and backyards powered by recycled rainwater and a koi pond. Tear out your lawn, check. Drought-tolerant plants, check. Next up: recycled water 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z When it rained in December, she was delighted that the riverbed she contoured according to the California Friendly & Waterwise Landscaping Guidebook did what it was designed to do: capture rainwater from the roof. On a block full of lawns, she ditched grass for a DIY drought-tolerant oasis 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z During the last drought, some urban trees across Southern California were hit hard by the heat and lack of rainwater. SoCal drought battle: Keeping trees alive despite unprecedented watering restrictions 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Mayor advisor Petro Andryushchenko said on Telegram that rain drains and sewers make rainwater spread across the city “along with rotting garbage and corpse poison.” Live updates | Russian soldier sentenced to life in Ukraine 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z After rainwater falls onto land, it dissolves minerals in rock and soil, which increases its salinity. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z "There's no water anywhere in this town. You go to the toilet - but how do you flush? When it rains, everyone in our apartment block goes out to collect rainwater," said Vitaly. Ukraine war: Against the thud of artillery, miners struggle on 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z To bathe, they used candles to warm rainwater and melt snow. Inside Mariupol’s besieged steel plant, a symbol of bravery and terror 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Under the rebate rules, synthetic turf is forbidden because the district is trying to promote surfaces that allow rainwater to permeate into the soil, according to the district’s website. Your lawn will suffer amid the megadrought. Save money and put it out of its misery 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z The money was used to build a massive concrete wall with tieback anchors, a giant mass of soil called a buttress, and subdrains to move rainwater. A landslide destroyed O.C. homes 24 years ago. A developer wants to build there again 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z While they tried to collect rainwater, they often used sanitizer to clean themselves and their dishes, to the point where Elin’s hands showed an allergic reaction. ‘We’re so sorry’: Mariupol plant evacuees feel relief, grief 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Long-term measures include planting more trees, rainwater harvesting, providing shelter for traffic police and using green nets for shade in market areas, it adds. Indian states ready with plans to mitigate heatwave impact - official 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z From solar panels and storing rainwater for irrigation to converting vegetable oil to biodiesel, I was impressed by the brewery’s commitment to sustainability. An eco-conscious family road trip through the Great Smoky Mountains | Provided by ST Content Studio 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z It may also be a poor fit for plants that respond badly to water that has more salts and a higher pH than rainwater, such as fruit trees. One way around California's water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z The course will cover multiple topics, including elements of design, permaculture techniques and green waste reduction as well as how to capture rainwater, build living soil, design with native and climate-appropriate plants and repurpose materials. Discover a hidden lilac sanctuary on your next day trip out of L.A. 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Nitrates are especially mobile, and, once rainwater saturates the ground, the compounds quickly descend into the groundwater. Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z Hearing how her best friend's children were drinking rainwater from puddles to survive the war in Ukraine is why Nataliia Roberts wants her in the UK. Ukraine war: 'Children in Mariupol drank rainwater from puddles' 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z The next day, we took a cab to the historic Cobbs Hill Methodist Church, passing streets of tropical-hued houses, all with scrupulously maintained white roofs that feed rainwater for drinking into below-ground cisterns. Bermuda trail brings island’s Black heritage to the fore 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z This isn’t like rainwater, which you can collect in a cistern and use whenever you like. One way around California's water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z My sisters place clean, empty milk cartons outside and use the accumulation of rainwater to water their plants and to rinse off their dirty dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. Earth Day: Readers share their thoughts 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z With no running water, gas or electricity, they collect rainwater and cook on open fires, burning debris from wooden buildings destroyed by the shelling. Live updates | Putin orders forces not to storm stronghold 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z The season also provides more warmth, despite being largely set in a chilly New York spring at night, rainwater slicking the streets and reflecting the blurred lights of the city. Review | ‘Russian Doll,’ ‘Flight Attendant’ boast two of TV’s best performances 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z With no running water, gas or electricity, they collect rainwater and cook on open fires, burning debris from destroyed wooden buildings. Relentless attacks pound last defenders holed up in Mariupol 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Some store little water in their stalks, relying instead on rainwater and dew. Even the Cactus May Not Be Safe From Climate Change 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z A couple of cautions, though: Don’t fill joints with polymeric sand if the bricks are part of a previous paving system designed to let rainwater flow through the gaps into a gravel bed below. How to get rid of weeds that sprout between bricks 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z They arranged hoses on the bare ground to come up with a yin-yang-type design for the compact backyard, separated by a rocky dry riverbed that curves between the two sides, capturing rainwater and runoff. How to visit the best private gardens in and around L.A. 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z They also collected rainwater and snow, boiling the water to sterilize it. Once the Children Got Hungry, ‘the Fire Was Gone From Their Eyes’ 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Its wavy metal canopy, up to 15 meters high, keeps the buildings cooler and collects rainwater, and nearby solar panels provide more than enough electricity. World’s largest bean and cassava collection gets a striking new home 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Park rangers had been photographing cracks in the stone for years, and local officials said the final rupture was caused by toxic gas and rainwater seepage. A ‘Killing Stone’ Broke in Japan. Is a Demon on the Loose? 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z According to local media, the two boys told their parents they had eaten nothing while lost and had had only rainwater to drink. Young brothers found in Amazon after nearly four weeks 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Since the disaster, contaminated cooling water has constantly escaped from the damaged primary containment vessels into the reactor building basements, where it mixes with groundwater and rainwater that seep in. 11 years later, fate of Fukushima reactor cleanup uncertain 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z He installed equipment to capture rainwater for the plants. Even in water-rich Michigan, no guarantee of enough for all 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Large "detention basins" can also be built to collect rainwater and hold it, while ponds offer further water-holding capacity. Storm Franklin: How do flood prevention schemes work? 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Region by region and water district by water district, we should be recycling wastewater, capturing rainwater and providing storage in aquifers, many of which require restoration. Op-Ed: Forget December's snowstorms. California isn't doing enough to address its hot, dry reality 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Navy officials said the discharged water will be less than 1% of the amount of water in the stream during peak rainwater flow. Navy begins draining millions of gallons of treated water after fuel leak in Hawaii 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z “Be ready to maybe not have water, banking services, gas pumps,” says Santiago, whose sister collected rainwater to flush her toilet. How to Get Through a Power Outage 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z They collected rainwater, soil, and leaves from the forest floor and from trees. Illegal gold mines flood Amazon forests with toxic mercury 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The stencils, featuring an orca, remind people that the rainwater flowing from our yards and streets ends up in the Sound. How to be a more ecologically conscious homeowner — and neighbor | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z However, officials noted that testing in recent days had cleared ground water and rainwater as safe to drink. Tonga volcano: Eruption more powerful than atomic bomb, Nasa says 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z However, rainwater is bringing emissions from thousands of miles away and killing critical species. Northern Ireland's peatlands face 'toxic' nitrogen risk 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Ash has also contaminated some of the wells and rainwater tanks where people get their drinking water. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z On Tonga’s main island of Tongatapu, perhaps the biggest problem is the ash that has transformed it into a gray moonscape, contaminating the rainwater that people normally rely on to drink. Three of Tonga’s smaller islands badly damaged by tsunami 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Indeed, he has been advising Pacific responders that people may still be able to drink from their rainwater supplies even if some ash has fallen in, which will make the water more acidic and salty. EXPLAINER: Why Tonga eruption was so big and what’s next 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z During the team’s Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a pipe carrying rainwater burst and created a waterfall that drenched fans. Jalen Hurts writes to WFT, NFL asking about ‘follow-up action’ to railing collapse 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z “That night was very bad for us,” says Samim, a former dean at Herat University who led a rainwater harvesting project run by the U.S. Afghan scholars find a warm welcome in Rwanda 2022-01-03T05:00:00Z “Normally in our homes we have tanks to collect rainwater for drinking, but it’s all covered with ash,” she said. Tonga’s Airport Is Finally Cleared, but Ash Still Poses a Range of Threats 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The stadium’s official Twitter account claimed afterward that it was rainwater from a storage tank, and the affected fans were moved to a suite for the rest of the game. Railing collapses at FedEx Field, causing fans to fall and narrowly miss Eagles’ Jalen Hurts 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z From there, rainwater was seeping into the attic and traveling about 30 feet downhill before finding a way into the bedroom. 4 straightforward DIY repairs to try taking on in the new year | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z This disrupts the water balance in the country as snow, by its very nature, remains for longer than rainwater, which runs out of the country in 2-14 days, Mayar explained. Changing climate parches Afghanistan, exacerbating poverty 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Both agreed that a better practice might be to collect rainwater in a bucket and use the water to feed houseplants. Should you soak your houseplants in the rain? We asked the experts 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Buzo recommends using distilled water; spring water or collected rainwater are backup possibilities. How to build a terrarium, from plant selection to scene building 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z The core of the project’s design will be passive rainwater harvesting to support a variety of edible, arid-adapted plants. Native Americans’ farming practices may help feed a warming world Now, the five older people who remain in the ruined village collect rainwater for drinking and cooking. Jittery Ukrainian villagers ‘fear that a big war will start’ 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z August 2017 was the month that saw Hurricane Harvey stall over Texas, dumping a staggering 127 billion tonnes of rainwater on the state. James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Farmers look forward to the rainy season as agriculture depends on storing rainwater in dams, and prices of vegetables and fruit can be affected by levels of rain. AP Photos: Trapped by snow in a Moroccan mountain village 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The drip, drip of rainwater off the roof lends a Zen temple-like tranquility to this vibe. 10 great Seattle-area restaurants that offer a cozy winter outdoor dining experience 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z “It’s using the rainwater,” he explained, “using the contour lines, using your environment and nature to grow food.” Native Americans’ farming practices may help feed a warming world Though out of sight, the brook pumps about 2.2 billion gallons of freshwater a year into the same underground pipes that carry household sewage and rainwater runoff to wastewater treatment plants. Why New York Is Unearthing a Brook It Buried a Century Ago 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The main goal is to create much larger areas where rainwater can be retained, and to give rivers more space to meander whenever possible. In Vienna, a visionary example of dealing with urban floods 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z Their sprawling Baumgardner Dairy Farm sits just south of the Skagit River, which is so routinely swollen by rainwater and snowmelt that the nearby city of Mount Vernon built a floodwall. ‘Unimaginable:’ Mount Vernon dairy farmers still reeling from flood devastation 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Runoff from rainwater should drain at least 6 feet away from your foundation. Heating bills are set to rise this winter. Here are 5 ways to winterize your home — and save some money 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z In Tucson, the Santa Cruz River is now dry because of too much diversion and burgeoning demand, according to Brad Lancaster, an expert on rainwater harvesting. Native Americans’ farming practices may help feed a warming world New housing developments will be told to follow a design guide including water butts to catch water from drainpipes, permeable paving for rainwater and gardens filled with vegetation to soak up rain. COP26: Flooding lessons from Hull, a city below sea level 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Two 12-year-old boys sucked into a storm drain by a current of rainwater were rescued Thursday by Federal Way police who found them clinging to a ladder in the drain’s concrete basin. 2 boys rescued from storm drain in Federal Way 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Much of the concept is influenced by ancient farming techniques Prof Yu learnt growing up in the eastern coastal province of Zhejiang, such as storing rainwater in ponds for crops. The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z The volcano is known for making concrete-like slurries called lahars, in which freshly erupted ash mixes with snow or rainwater and gushes downslope, consuming everything in its path. lWhen Kilauea Erupted, a New Volcanic Playbook Was Written 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z With a focus on sustainability, the building's toilets are flushed with rainwater collected on the roof, where elm trees are thriving. The Rotterdam museum set to display its entire art collection 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z The five-year project was designed to provide fresh water — rainwater, ground water or desalinated water — at low cost during storm season emergencies. For nations on the front lines of climate change, a fight for money — and how to spend it 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z A cistern was built to hold 15,000 gallons of rainwater drained from the roof that would then be distributed by electric Zambonis to resurface the ice. An Arena Where the Goal Is ‘Net Zero’ Carbon Emissions, Even From Fans 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z It let more rainwater reach streams, boosting salmon numbers. For tribes, ‘good fire’ a key to restoring nature and people 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z At least 50 people from Virginia to Connecticut died as rainwater trapped cars on submerged waterways and flooded subway stations and basements. Flooding, outages expected as big storm lashes US Northeast 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z Waterproofing companies will gladly sell you costly solutions that manage rainwater after it enters your home, but they usually won’t offer to solve the problem outside — at the source. Warranties, furniture protection and other home services that can be a waste of money 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z The team claimed that the pipe contained only rainwater — not sewage — but that didn’t stop video of the incident from generating millions of views on social media. ‘Worst it’s been’: League-low attendance at FedEx dips below old RFK Stadium average 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The agency calls for new thinking on flood protection, closer partnerships between government and businesses, and projects to restore natural systems that absorb carbon and hold back rainwater. Climate change: 'Adapt or die' warning from UK watchdog 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Residents collect rainwater during the winter months in plastic cisterns and purchase expensive water tankers from nearby cities. In brazen attack by settlers, Palestinians see larger threat 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Days later, the boat’s engine sputtered out, stranding the passengers at sea for about a month and forcing them to catch rainwater to sustain themselves. Vietnamese Americans, Once Displaced Themselves, Mobilize to Help Afghans 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z The rainwater trapped hundreds of cars on submerged waterways, deluged subway stations and stalled trains and flooded basement apartments, turning them into deadly traps. NYC to hire forecaster, beef up warnings after Ida flooding 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z L.A.’s development is a challenge for rainwater capture, said Melanie Winter, founder and director of the River Project, a nonprofit organization that encourages responsible management of watershed lands and revitalization of rivers. Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? A reader asked and we answer 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Key Tech Labs will teach participants about an air-to-water generator, solar panels and solar storage, vertical gardens, rainwater harvesting and even how to grow vegetables in your own living room. Enjoy the Italian Festival at Seattle Center, plus other fun things to do this coming week 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z “We have some demonstrations we’ll be publishing soon where all of the electronics just disappear and wash away in rainwater over a period of time.” Tiny electronic fliers could float like seeds on the breeze to monitor the environment 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Edwards warned that drainage systems still clogged with debris from Ida and other recent storms may not be able to handle the expected deluge of rainwater, causing flash flooding. National Digest: Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Nicholas 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z We also added rain capture cisterns to the downspouts in order to reuse rainwater for the landscaping. The L.A. 'granny flat' built for climate change: Take a look at the eco-chic insides 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z The spread of asphalt and other human-made surfaces resulted in a loss of permeable surface area where rainwater can absorb into the ground. Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? A reader asked and we answer 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Initiatives that Google might support moving forward could include restoring wetlands and forests, or harvesting rainwater. Google sets new water goals as droughts worsen 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Most of them drowned when rainwater gushed into basement apartments that violated housing codes. Biden to Visit Northeast Flood Zones as Demand Grows for Climate Action 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Rather, crushed stone between and under the pavers takes in rainwater, which slowly seeps back into the ground. With These Outdoor Products, the Earth (and Your Neighbors) Will Thank You 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z The Mecalux framework will be topped with low-pitched butterfly roofs made from corrugated metal and plastic gutters that run through the valleys to collect rainwater and direct it into an underground storage tank. A Sanctuary Takes Shape, Framed Around Migrants 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z And various other programs have been created to soak up more rainfall: incentives to cover roofs and traffic medians with grass, rain gardens and other more permeable surfaces to slow down and absorb rainwater. Overlapping Disasters Expose Harsh Climate Reality: The U.S. Is Not Ready 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Not far away, in Jamaica, two more people died when the building they lived in partially collapsed as it filled with rainwater. Ida’s remnants inundate the Northeast, killing more than 40 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Zaki and Jawaher found their home littered with shrapnel, with cracks crossing the ceiling and a hole that funneled in rainwater. Through four wars, toll mounts on a Gaza neighborhood 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z |
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