Dakota Access Pipeline protests temporarily shut down work last week. Native Americans from several different nations are voicing serious concerns about how this pipeline threatens the safety of their drinking water.
Category: Water
Obesity and Dehydration go Hand-in-Hand
What do many overweight and obese people have in common? Inadequate hydration. A new study discovered a strong link between obesity and dehydration
Watly: Solar Water Purifier Generates Power and Internet Access
Watly is designed to solve three major infrastructure needs — access to clean water, electricity to run electronic devices and internet connectivity.
How Fracking Threatens Our Water, Air, & Climate
Fracking puts human health at risk by polluting air and water and contributing to climate change.
Bonne O vs. SodaStream
Bonne O Carbonator vs. SodaStream: The Ultimate Sparkling Water Smackdown
Flint Water Crisis: 2 Petitions
The Flint Water Crisis is far from over. It’s going to take time, money, and dedication to undo the damage done to this Michigan town. The people of Flint need all of us to stand up for their rights.
Before the Clean Water Act: 1970s Photos from the EPA
What was our water situation like before the Clean Water Act?
LucidEnergy Explores How Drinking Water Could Power a City
LucidEnergy, a Portland, Oregon-based startup that launched in 2007, has devised a system to get hydroelectric power from city water supply pipes.
Rain Tunnel Technology Creates Clean Water from Thin Air
New technology from Bangalore promises clean drinking water by drawing moisture from the air. Rain Tunnel Technology, invented by Dr Rajah Vijay Kumar, Chief Scientific Officer at the De Scalene Research Organization, will soon be available for both commercial and household use.
Could a Desalinization Chip Help Solve the Water Crisis?
With water shortages impacting populations worldwide, finding portable, affordable ways to produce clean drinking water is more important than ever. A new desalinization chip could be part of the solution.
Mosque Water Conservation Provides Food During Ramadan
Converting water savings into food, GROHE is continuing its “Green Mosque” water conservation CSR initiative this year during Ramadan. The initiative, part of GROHE’s global water conservation program ‘Watercare,’ is once again teaming up with the NGO Sharbatly Foundation, as it did in 2014.
Peppadew Peppers: Sweet, Spicy, Versatile, Addictive, Mouth-Watering!
Ever tried Peppadew peppers? They’re sweet piquanté peppers grown in South Africa. And they’re my new favorite ingredient. You need them in your life.
Brazil Food Guidelines Blow the U.S. Out of the Water
Brazil released a new set of food guidelines, and they’re kind of a game-changer. The Brazil food guidelines take a refreshing approach to healthy eating.