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Whenever I started this project at first i was a little bored, as I kept going with it I got more and more interested. I have always had a little bit of general knowledge on the fact that we our slowly running out of resources. I am so happy that I did this topic because I want everyone to be informed on the fact that we need to keep conserving. I now know so much new information about our environment and I know all of the areas in our environment that need the most help with recourses. As well as the places that are doing great! I hope that I can keep learning and informing

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This is the water usage world wide. It is interesting to me how other countries priorities is mainly food, whereas ours and other high income places aren’t. What do you think?
https://www.quora.com/For-which-purpose-is-the-worlds-largest-percent-of-water-used-and-why

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This is a chart made in 2016 of the water usage in California compared to the water usage world wide. Whenever I saw this I was pretty disappointed in the ways that the people in San Diego chose to use their water , compared to the way we use it worldwide
http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2016/05/ielts-writing-task-1-water-use-pie-charts.html

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This article is all about new mandatory water usage in Sierra Nevada. Whenever I read this I was applauding the governors decision, but at the same time I was thinking how I would feel if the law affected me. In this article the governor passes a law that requires you to only be able to use a certain amount of water monthly. How would you feel if this law was passed where you live?

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While I was reading this I was so shocked at how people could be so selfish. Wealthy people in Southern California are refusing to conserve water just because they “can afford the droughts”. It was truly disheartening to read this because people still lack to understand the seriousness of saving our recourses! I hope that other audiences that read this think about their recourse usage. I can also only hope that these people choose to change their ways.

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Ultra-wealthy Californians refusing to conserve water may signal the beginning of a much bigger attitude crisis.

California's getting more and more serious about water conservation: For the first time in nearly 40 years, the state mandated cuts for many of its oldest water-rights holders, many of whom are farmers. This comes just a few months after Governor Jerry Brown's call for a 25 percent reduction among the state's cities and towns-and as the stateenters the summer of its fourth consecutive year of drought. Though agriculture water use will be hard to monitor, thirsty urban users who don't comply face a range of fines.

So how do you explain a place like Rancho Santa Fe, an enclave of San Diego County, where water use has gone up by 9 percent since April?

Money. Steve Yuhas, a conservative talk- show host and part-time resident of Rancho Santa Fe, explained in a Washington Post hate-read this weekend: "We pay significant property taxes based on where we live," he said. "And, no, we're not all equal when it comes to water."

Yuhas' quote is one of many nauseatingly backwards statements in the piece on why ultra-wealthy owners of multi-acre properties-which might boast orchards, stables, elaborate waterworks, and of course, bright sweeps of lawn-deserve more sympathy and fewer penalties.

"I'm a conservative, so this is strange, but I defend Barbra Streisand's right to have a green lawn," Yuhas says elsewhere in the story. Gay Butler, an interior designer, believes that having such few residents (two) on a property the size of hers (four acres) is actually conservation-positive. "You could put 20 houses on my property, and they'd have families of at least four. In my house, there is only two of us," Butler says. "[T]hey'd be using a hell of a lot more water than we're using."

Rancho Santa Fe counts among the few areas in California required to squeeze water use by 36 percent, the maximum reduction. But it's also one of a few places in the state that's actually cranking the faucet open harder since the drought began, for reasons that aren't totally clear. Are residents jacking up water use "in a misguided attempt to increase their baseline before rationing kicks in," as one local water official suggested to the ? Is a sort of deprivation mentality encouraging folks to flood their yards? Or is it something more brazen and selfish: A fat middle finger pointing north to Sacramento?

Whatever it is, the Post reports that the 3,100 residents of Rancho Santa Fe have not "felt the wrath of the water police":

Authorities have issued only three citations for violations of a first round of rather mild water restrictions announced last fall. In a place where the median income is $189,000, where PGA legend Phil Mickelson once requested a separate water meter for his chipping greens, where financier Ralph Whitworth last month paid the Rolling Stones $2 million to play at a local bar, the fine, at $100, was less than intimidating.

Supposedly, that's about to change, as the water district imposes an allotment for basic daily needs. People who exceed their allotment might see their flow restricted by the district, or else have their tap totally shut off.

It's important to point out the views of Rancho Santa Fe's biggest guzzlers are not shared by the vast majority of Californians, as a statewide survey by the Public Policy Institute of California published earlier this month shows. For the first time, 39 percent of Californians named water and drought as the most important issue facing the state right now-over jobs and the economy. Asked about their governor's required water restrictions in urban areas, nearly half of all residents said the cuts "do the right amount to respond to the drought." Thirty-six percent said the restrictions do not do enough, while 12 percent said they do too much.

Still, for the "1 percent" among that 12 percent, a limitless sense of entitlement plus a limitless supply of funds is a powerful combination. With California's groundwater regulations years away from taking effect, what's to stop deep-pocketed homeowners from digging their own wells? Or trucking in water? Or striking deals with local politicians? One ultra-wealthy resident compares his sprawling lawns to his Chevy Suburban: He can afford to pay for copious amounts water and gas, so who's to say it's not his right to do so?

It's a chilling analogy, because many predict that water shortages, exacerbated by climate change, are going to cause global warfare similar to the way oil has. Water and oil are both highly limited resources. Yet water, unlike oil, is a human right-for Californians and for the 750 million who live without access to clean water worldwide. The attitude that money can, and should, buy any quantity of water isn't common yet in California, but as droughts become longer and more dire all over the planet, it will likely spread. And the gap between who can drink freely and who cannot will grow.

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Class Warfare and the California Drought

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Ultra-wealthy Californians refusing to conserve water may signal the beginning of a much bigger attitude crisis. California's getting more and more serious about water conservation: For the first time in nearly 40 years, the state mandated cuts for many of its oldest water-rights holders, many of whom are farmers.

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This article is one of the coolest things I’ve ever read! In at least one part of the world there is a storm going on right now. Imagine how much lightning strikes in just one day, now imagine how much energy that is! Well scientists have come up with new ways to take that energy convert and transfer it. Scientists are also trying to work up a efficient system of storing the energy, so that in the future we will still have plenty of energy just in case

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Newsela | Experiment Central: Thunderstorms and homemade "lightning"

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This experiment tries to create a miniature version of static electricity, which is what produces thunderstorms.

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I found this great article with about 30 easy ways to conserve not just water, but just about every waning recourse. Not all of these are things you can incorporate into your everyday life, but there are some interesting things that I think would be great if we could add them to our community.

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Natural resources are utilized by human beings either directly or indirectly for survival. Examples of natural resources are air, soil, water, sunshine, coal, plants, animals, and minerals. Additionally, nature acts as the sole provider for our fundamental needs, which includes food, clothing and shelter.

Everything we utilize in our day to day lives is drawn from the available natural resources. Besides, artificial resources are derived from available natural resources. However, we never think that these resources might eventually get depleted if we use them irresponsibly. The surging global population, rapid urbanization and industrialization have created an increased demand for the available resources.

Proper steps need to be taken to ensure that we continue enjoying these resources and failure to do that, the future generation will face tremendous hardships. Natural resource conservation ensures that the ecological balance is maintained.

40+ Ultimate Ways To Conserve and Protect Natural Resources
Below are 40+ ways to save and conserve natural resources.
1. Use of alternative sources of power such as solar and wind energy

These alternative sources of energy are bio-friendly, particularly because they do not produce harmful gases that damage the ozone layer. They are better compared to burning fossils such as coal and charcoal. They are also cheap to use, not easily depleted and are renewable.

2. Plant trees to prevent soil erosion

This entails planting trees and vegetation to control soil erosion caused by wind and water. Trees and vegetation are essential in the maintenance of the ecosystem. They also act as home for most insects, birds and some symbiotic plants. This creates a habitat for wildlife, therefore, conserving wildlife altogether.

3. Practicing of judicious ways to conserve water in our homes

This entails simple practices like ensuring that taps are closed when they are not in use. Taking less time in the shower aids to conserve gallons of water per month. Reusing some of the water for watering the kitchen gardens in our homes is also an important practice.

4. Use pipelines to transport oil

Many oil leaks occur as a result of transporting oil using ships. The oil leaks are detrimental to flora and fauna. Most of these species die as a result of these oil spills. Pipelines' are examples of modern ways of transporting oil.

5. Growing of vegetation in catchment areas

Catchment areas act as a source of water that flows in the streams, rivers and oceans. Vegetation in the catchment areas allows for sufficient percolation of water into the deep soil layers allowing for the formation of groundwater. Water is life. Protecting the catchment areas ensures that our taps do not run dry.

6. Treatment of industrial wastes and sewages before they are released in the water bodies

Rapid industrialization has resulted in wastes that are harmful to the ecosystem. The release of these effluents directly into the water bodies has led to massive water pollution in some areas in the world, especially in developing countries. Therefore, industrial and human waste should be treated to prevent the thermal and chemical pollution of water.

7. Rain harvesting

This is an important practice of ensuring water conservation. It is done by harvesting of rainwater during the wetter seasons of the year and using it during the dry seasons. This minimizes the usage of water from the water-bodies. The water can be used for irrigation in our farms and also watering the lawns in our homes.

8. Practice of in-situ or on-site conservation of wildlife

This entails the conservation of animals and plants in their natural habitats. It also involves protecting the protected areas set aside. They include areas such as wildlife sanctuaries, parks, biosphere reserves, among others. Certainly, this will help conserve the endangered plant and animal species.

9. Practice Ex-situ or offsite conservation of wildlife

It involves the conservation of animals and plants outside the natural habitats. These include areas such as pollen banks, DNA banks, zoos, seed banks, botanical gardens, tissue culture banks, among others.

10. Formulation of policies and regulations to curb poaching

Poachers continue to kill many animals such as elephants, rhinos, leopards for their horns and skin, which are sold off in the black market. Poachers are a major threat to our biodiversity as they are slowly making some species extinct. These regulations will ensure that poaching is done away with.

11. Practice judicious ways of conserving energy

Such practices include switching off the lights when not in use, unplugging electrical appliances when not in use. Plugged-in appliances continue to use electricity even when not in use. Other practices include spending less time when taking hot showers.

12. Use of biogas in our homes

Around the World, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is the most rampant source of fuel in our homes today. Continued LPG use results in the depletion of the oil reserves; biogas is, therefore, a good alternative. Biogas is mainly produced from cattle dung; biogas plants are a source of both biogas and manure.

13. Use of bio-fuels

For more than a century, fossil fuels have been a major source of energy. However, they are depleting rapidly; this calls for alternative sources of fuel such as bio-fuels, which are mainly derived from plant species. Bio-fuels are known to be bio-friendly, and they reduce the occurrence of air pollution.

14. Ensure the recycling of wastes

These wastes include plastics, paper bags that have resulted in tones of garbage. Recycling entails the re-manufacturing of already used materials. This reduces the amount of waste available, reducing soil and water pollution.

15. Planting trees in home compounds

Trees provide shade and perfect air conditioning for our homes. Trees ensure that there is clean air for us to breathe, creating a perfect air conditioner. This helps to cut down the electricity costs from the use of air conditioning appliances.

16. Make use of electronic mails

Electronic mails are paperless and present a good way to minimize the usage of paper. Technology has made this possible, reducing the usage of paper and envelops. This has reduced the production of paper and also minimized cutting down of trees.

17. Purchase hybrid cars instead of conventional cars

Hybrid cars use a combination of electricity and minimal amounts of gas to run them. This is a break from the use of petroleum products that are mostly used to run cars. The hybrid cars are a great deal in conserving fossil fuels.

18. Use earth-bags instead of plastic and paper bags

Most of the waste comes from the excessive use of plastic bags. Carry an earth-bag each time you visit the grocery store. Products should also be wrapped in materials that can be recycled.

19. Use energy-saving fluorescent bulbs

Energy saving bulbs may cost more money than the old bulbs. However, they will minimize electricity bills, thus saving energy. They also last longer ensuring that fewer purchases are made.

20. Industries can ensure they make production efficient to reduce wastage

This will ensure limited harvesting of natural resources and also reduce wastage.

21. Use ceramic cups to consume the daily cup of coffee rather than using disposable mugs

This ensures that there is less waste and also ensures the overall conservation of the ecosystem.

22. Water the lawns and farms in the evening

Watering the farm when it is dry and hot results in i ncreased water evaporation, and a lot of water is used for the same. During the evening, the weather is much cooler, reducing evaporation, thus conserving water.

23. Reuse old furniture

It is common to dispose of old furniture and opt for new furniture. The old furniture should be sold off for use or donated to charity where they can be reused. The old furniture can also be re-sculptured and redecorated to save wood. This will reduce deforestation.

24. Practice crop rotation

Planting the same crops for a long period of time reduces soil fertility. The practice of crop rotation will restore and maintain soil fertility, thus conserving the soil.

25. Translocation of wild animals

The growing population has led to human encroaching on the wildlife habitat. This has resulted in a human-animal conflict where the wildlife is killed by humans as a way of protecting themselves from them. Translocation involves moving wild animals to adjacent areas and fencing to curb the conflict.

26. Encourage the use of drip irrigation

Some of the water from daily activities may be used in drip irrigation. This promotes water conservation.

27. Establish special schemes to preserve endangered plant and animal species

This includes botanical gardens, sanctuaries that may be established to protect the endangered species so that they can be available for future generations.

28. Constructions of reservoirs

This will regulate the amount of water that is used daily. The dams also act as a source of hydro-electric power, which is another alternative source of energy.

29. Formulate regulations to stop overfishing

Overfishing interrupts aquatic life and depletes the fish available in our water bodies. In some cases, it poses a threat to the endangered aquatic species. Regulations to avoid overfishing should be put in place.

30. Control the number of cattle in a household to prevent overgrazing

Overgrazing destroys agricultural land, making it prone to soil erosion.

31. Constructing terraces and gabions in sloping land

This will prevent soil erosion. We should always strive to protect the environment. We should, therefore, embrace these methods to protect natural resources.

32. Use Windows

Open your windows instead of running the A/C. Allow fresh air and natural light to enter the room, which proves to be more hygienic. Open windows at night to capture the cool summer breeze. You can even place fans in windows on cooler summer days instead of using the A/C. If possible, replace older windows with high-performance windows.

33. Proper Maintenance of Vehicles

A properly tuned and oiled vehicle with correct tire pressure will give better mileage per gallon.

34. Use Fewer Vehicles

Ride a bike or scooter. Look for carpool or rideshare services like Uber or Lyft or use public transportation in a manageable condition. If the location is nearby, walk instead of driving. Switching up your driving habits can make a bigger environmental impact than you think.

35. Less Travelling

Telecommute, if possible. Try a stay-cation instead of traveling for a vacation.

36. Skip Appliances If Possible

Wash clothes with cold water instead of the washing machine. Hang clothes to air dry or in the sun, avoiding dryer. You can even wash utensils when you have time without using the dishwasher. These save a lot of energy.

37. Manage Water Heater

Reduce water heater temperature setting to 120 degrees and install a water heater with timer-wrap insulation around the water heater. You can even install a solar water heater. Turn off the water heater when going on vacation.

38. Eat Less Meat

Eat less meat or find meat from local farms. A meatless meal a day makes a huge environmental impact.

39. Cut Packaging And Food Waste

Food eats up a lot of natural resources from production to distribution, before it even finds its way to your grocery cart. And once eaten, the leftover plastic wrappers, cardboard boxes and uneaten scraps find a more permanent home in the landfill, emitting greenhouse gasses as they slowly decompose. Therefore avoid packaging and food waste as much as possible.

40. Manage Thermostat

Lower thermostat in winter and raise it in summer when leaving the house. For winter, set the thermostat to 68-70 degrees during the day and reduce it to 65-68 degrees at night. For Summer, set thermostat to 72-75 degrees during the day and increase to 76-78 degrees at night.

41. Celebrate World Conservation Day

You can take a lot many initiatives as discussed above on a personal level to celebrate World Conservation Day. Join a local nonprofit focused on sustainability and contribute to nature.

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40+ Terrific Ways to Conserve Natural Resources - Conserve Energy Future

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Natural resources are utilized by human beings either directly or indirectly for survival. The examples of natural resources are air, soil, water, sunshine, coal, plants, animals, and minerals. Additionally, nature acts as the sole provider for our fundamental needs which includes food, clothing and shelter.

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As states and county’s get busier and busier our recourses run shorter and shorter. There are so many simple solutions that can save our recourses! I already mentioned low filled toilets, but there are so many more! You can car pool or ride your bike to nearby places. You can shorten your showers, you can do so many things to conserve recourses!

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How much water do you think you use a day? Take that and double it. Recent research done in California and other states shows that most people use double the water they think they do. Today there are many solutions to conserving water, but many states and countries are still neglecting to try or test these new solutions. One water saver is low filled toilets. You may not know it but every time you flush your toilet you are using roughly 3.5 gallons of water! Now there are low filled toilets that use about 1.3 gallons per flush, just switching to small things like this could be the simple solution many overpopulated places need