Water
Going off-grid in Jordan – treating wastewater with solar power
I am studying both the environmental impact and financial cost of an integrated wastewater treatment and renewable energy system for rural and remote locations in Jordan. In most developing countries, such as Jordan in the ...
Putting their Trust in Environmental Water Management student Jessica
I’m researching the ecological status of Weston Turville Reservoir near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, working alongside the Canal and River Trust. Previously used to supply water to the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal, the ...
Investigating the factors affecting Community-Led Total Sanitation in Liberia and Sierra Leone
This summer, I will be going home to Africa to help improve the lives of those living in Liberia and Sierra Leone. As a native Zimbabwean and the recipient of a Commonwealth Scholarship at Cranfield, ...
How the UK is dealing with the impact of droughts on agriculture
A water crisis is a serious challenge. According to the World Economic Forum, water crises are one of the most important risks facing our globe. Droughts are a natural hazard, but one that causes great ...
Developing the Nano Membrane Toilet
The Nano Membrane Toilet is a waterless, self-contained toilet for households of up to 10 people that has been in development since 2012. While the challenge we face – reinventing the toilet to provide access ...
Water footprint is the answer: what’s the question?
If you ask someone over dinner, “did you know that 7,000 litres of the world’s water have been consumed to bring the beef steak to your plate, but only 42 litres to provide the potatoes?” ...