Tag: Water
Chinese New Year: what does the Water Tiger have in store for us?
This Tuesday, February 1, we celebrate the Chinese New Year, with the year of the Water Tiger. Traditions, recipes and activities… Find out when this age-old custom and its meanings…
The DRC launches the works of the deep water port of Banana
Félix Tshisekedi laid the foundation stone for the construction of the first deep-water port in the DRC. Banana’s deep water port will connect the country to global trade lanes and…
Why does sugar dissolve better in hot water than in cold water?
A sugar cube dissolves much more easily in a very hot coffee than in a glass of lemonade. The opposite is true for gases, which explains why it is better…
Combating air, water and soil pollution: European solutions
Plastics in the oceans, cars in city centers or pesticides in the fields. Europeans are looking for local solutions to improve their living environment and fight against pollution. Plastic in…
Chinese New Year: water tiger, traditions, parade canceled
The Chinese New Year takes place this Tuesday, February 1, 2022 under the aegis of the Water Tiger. But the traditional parade organized in the 13th arrondissement of Paris is…
Chinese New Year: February 1st, the year of the Water Tiger!
The Chinese New Year takes place this Tuesday, February 1, 2022. A year placed under the aegis of the Water Tiger. Find out when this thousand-year-old custom dates back to…
Ice can also levitate like liquid water!
The Leidenfrost effect. Does it ring a bell ? However, you have surely already observed it. When water droplets slide on a very hot pan. On closer inspection, they levitate…
The giant iceberg A-68 released 152 billion tons of fresh water into the ocean!
One of the largest icebergs on record broke away from Antarctica in 2017. Three and a half years later, it headed perilously towards South Georgia. What threat does this colossal…
The giant iceberg off South Georgia has released 152 billion tons of fresh water!
One of the largest icebergs on record broke away from Antarctica in 2017. Three and a half years later, it headed perilously towards South Georgia. What threat does this colossal…
Slight increase in Haldimand water rates
Content item Haldimand residents relying on municipal water and sewer services can look forward to a modest increase in their monthly bills this year. Content item Last week, Haldimand council…