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Author: Cath Hassell2

A unique water management system – Margret Oellrich-Wagner, Upper Harz, Germany

A unique water management system – Margret Oellrich-Wagner, Upper Harz, Germany

On a recent geological trip to the Harz Mountains in Northern Germany, Margret and Rolf found this perfect swimming spot (below) near where they were staying. To their surprise they had stumbled upon a water management system that is so

Cath Hassell2 June 28, 2023 Water Around The World Read more

May 2023 – not showering in Amsterdam

May 2023 – not showering in Amsterdam

Just spent a few days in Amsterdam, city of tulips, canals, bicycles and wild weeing. With Suhith (obvs) and Jim (a mate). Went primarily to see the Vermeer exhibition. But as with any city break, spent a fair time just

Cath Hassell2 May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 Shower Blog Read more

ech2o newsletter – spring 2023

ech2o newsletter – spring 2023

Headlines included in this newsletter are: Blue jellyfish shot Lego Lego Lego! Sneaky averages Urban mining of copper and more…   Click here to read

Cath Hassell2 March 20, 2023March 22, 2023 Newsletter Read more

ech2o newsletter – autumn 2022

ech2o newsletter – autumn 2022

Headlines included in this newsletter are: Urinals for women Rivers in the sky Part 2 Beer made from sewage Bubble barrier and more… Despite what the title of the newsletter says on this link it is def the autumn 2022

Cath Hassell2 March 20, 2023March 22, 2023 Newsletter Read more

ech2o newsletter – summer 2022

ech2o newsletter – summer 2022

Headlines included in this newsletter are: Flood tunnels of Tokyo The Loire is river of the week GargoylesRUs Artificial snow at the Winter Olympics and more…   Click here to read

Cath Hassell2 March 20, 2023March 22, 2023 Newsletter Read more

ech2o newsletter – winter 2021

ech2o newsletter – winter 2021

Headlines included in this newsletter are: Seaspiracy review RWH in Nepal Some amazing manhole (sic) covers Mist showers and more…   Despite what the title of the newsletter says on this link it is def the winter 2021 newsletter… Click

Cath Hassell2 March 20, 2023March 22, 2023 Newsletter, Uncategorized Read more

A short history of manhole covers – ech2o newsletter snippet

A short history of manhole covers – ech2o newsletter snippet

The first ‘manholes’ are from the Roman era when they were slabs of stone or wood to enable easier access over stone-covered channels carrying water or sewage. The style of manholes we are familiar with today – mostly a removable

Cath Hassell2 March 5, 2023April 5, 2023 Water Around The World Read more

Rivers in the sky – Amazon and Congo – ech2o newsletter snippet

Rivers in the sky – Amazon and Congo – ech2o newsletter snippet

Evapotranspiration from the Amazon rainforest releases nearly 5 cubic miles of moisture into the air, which is more than the daily discharge of the Amazon River itself. This release of moisture is them moved by winds leading to the term

Cath Hassell2 February 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Water Around The World Read more

Methane bubbles, Lake Baikal – Russia – ech2o newsletter snippet

Methane bubbles, Lake Baikal – Russia – ech2o newsletter snippet

  Cool photo (taken by Stanislav Tolstnev) of frozen methane bubbles on Lake Baikal. The bubbles start to freeze at the end of November and because they freeze in layers, can form pillars up to 1.5 metres deep. The bubbles

Cath Hassell2 January 5, 2023April 5, 2023 Water Around The World Read more

Replenishing groundwater in India – ech2o newsletter snippet

Replenishing groundwater in India – ech2o newsletter snippet

A five year study of two degraded watersheds in the hilly, semi-arid region of Bundelkhand, central India demonstrated the advantages of restoring defunct haveli’s to store monsoon rains to replenish groundwater. Traditionally a haveli is an earthen rainwater harvesting tank,

Cath Hassell2 December 4, 2022April 4, 2023 Water Around The World Read more
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