https://apple.news/AGWPuBbfFSci-bZDwEocsKg South African city copes with climate change by chopping down trees By Katharine Houreld for the Washington Post February 28, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. EST A team from Likona Lethe Services works to clear the Cape Mountains in South Afirca of thirsty alien vegetation so that indigenous fynbos can be planted. The effort has improved … Continue reading A capital city is saving itself from drought by chopping down trees
Tag: water
One of world’s biggest cities may run out of water in months
https://apple.news/A6Qx9Kx-9Si2XuKi82sQUBQ One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water By Laura Paddison, Jack Guy and Fidel Gutiérrez, CNN Updated 9:23 AM EST, Sun February 25, 2024 Mexico CityCNN — Alejandro Gomez has been without proper running water for more than three months. Sometimes it comes on for an hour or two, but only … Continue reading One of world’s biggest cities may run out of water in months
How does water scarcity change human behavior?
https://apple.news/AnUMjQB9SS9CmZrD1Vjocsg Water Scarcity Changes How People Think BY THOMAS TALHELM AND HAMIDREZA HARATI, March 2024 Lacking money makes people focus on the present—but lacking water makes them plan for the future THE HUMAN BRAIN is sensitive to scarcity. The lack of something we consider vital, such as time or food, can powerfully shape our thinking … Continue reading How does water scarcity change human behavior?
Abycats' Thoughts 