More than one-third of the global population lives in drylands. In these areas, water shortages are significant. Therefore, a team of engineers and scientists from the University of Texas at Austin created a one-of-a-kind solution that may be of aid to the people from these areas by providing them with […]
This New Zealand designer created a new solar-powered skylight which helps desalinate salt water. Now, thanks to this device, people from coastal Chile can easily access safe water for drinking. Saltwater isn’t drinkable because of the high presence of salt it has. In the slums of Chile, where there are […]
In the dusty and parched villages in the north of Argentina, children have been dying from malnutrition and illnesses caused by insufficient access to clean water and food, despite living in one of the richest economies in Latin America. The leaders of their communities said that as of January 2020, […]
The largest city in Oregon, Portland has teamed up with Lucid Energy to produce clean energy from their water flowing under its street and through their pipes. For the purposes of this project, they’ve replaced a part of their current water supply network with pipes from Lucid Energy that contain […]
Have you heard of Amla Ruia- the woman known as the Water Mother of India? She’s a water activist from Mumbai who participated in several projects to better the water conditions in the Rajasthan and Maharashtra states. She founded the Aakar Charitable Trust and has been focused towards encouraging inexpensive […]
Did you know that around 71 percent of the surface of our planet is covered with water? So, it’s quite unbelievable that every continent struggles with lack of water and even 1.2 billion individuals don’t have proper access to water safe for drinking. This is sad and unfortunate reality that […]
Turmeric is a well-known spice these days, not just because it adds an amazing flavor to different kinds of meals and drinks, but because it also makes an excellent natural remedy. The most popular ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, gives this spice its color and flavor. But, it is also responsible […]
In recent years, there was a lot of talk on the subject of fluoridation of public water supplies and the large amount of fluoride in the foods we eat and dental products we use on the daily. This is a result of more and more people becoming aware that fluoridation […]
Unfortunately, a lot of drinking water sources throughout the world are treated with fluoride by-products because fluoride is believed to have medicinal properties, i.e. the CDC claims that the fluoridation of water is a safe and healthy method to avert tooth decay. And, this has been the case for the […]
Nowadays, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the effects of fluoride on the overall health. As scientifically concluded, when used in large amounts, fluoride is bad for the health. Since it is present in drinking water, a lot of people begin questioning the safety of their drinking water…High levels […]