How Much Do You Know About Beijing’s Water Scarcity?
The issue of water scarcity in Beijing is often ignored.
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Row Row Row Your Chuan: The Best Places to Go Boating in Beijing
There’s a lot to be said for messing about in boats, and simply drifting lazily on a…
Let’s (Literally) Test the Waters, Shall We?
You’re in the middle of nowhere when your child asks you for some water. You…
Doctor’s Orders: Hydration for the Nation – Dr. Dorothy Dexter sorts fact from fiction when it comes to keeping your cool
Is Beijing water safe to drink? According to Environmental Engineering students from Tsinghua University, Beijing…
Take Charge: How to pay for electricity, gas, water, and Internet
Paying for utilities is a pain at the best of times, but language barriers can…
Any Drop To Drink: What you should know about drinking water and shower filters
Everyone knows about Beijing’s notorious air pollution, but many newcomers forget that clean water is…
World Water Week Apr 10-16: 5 Simple Ways to Teach Kids to Save Water
As the world celebrates International World Water Week (April 10-16), we can teach our children…
Saving Water in Beijing
When I moved to Beijing from Canada, I fancied myself an environmentalist. I’d been the…
Downtown Momma: A Summer Day in Sanlitun
It is finally a cool(ish) summer day. The sky is clear and beautiful and you…
Downtown Momma: Boring Water Bedazzled
It’s summer time in Beijing. Hot. So it’s more important than ever to drink as…