Rainwater
Sometimes the solutions are so simple and effective that governments should just mandate them. Rooftop solar is one example; rainwater tanks are another. In Bermuda, where water is seen as a precious resource, regulations specify that 80 percent of each roof must be designated to catch the rain, and for every 10 square feet of roof, the tank below must hold 100 gallons of water. The roofs have a terraced design and are made with locally abundant limestone. This slows the water flow, keeps the house cool and makes the roofs practically hurricane proof. It’s simple, smart and water-wise.
— Wayne Visser
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