Whenever we talk about CO2, it’s about how there’s too much in the atmosphere which is true but we also need it. Turns out it’s an important part of our food industry and with coronavirus shutting down factories, we’re running out.
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New Freshwater Found – underground reserve located off the coast of New Zealand
Fresh water is so important to pretty much all life but we only have so much of it. Which is why finding more is so exciting! A new freshwater reserve has been discovered offshore of New Zealand. The new reserve could help areas that regularly struggle with drought.
Read MoreWater and Cattle – beef production uses major water but not how you think
If you care about the environment you have likely lowered if not all together ended eating beef. It’s been well publicized that beef production is at the root of many environmental issues but one that is often overlooked is the water shortages it causes. Watering crops for cattle consumption is really sucking US rivers dry.
Read MoreWater From Fog – fog catching provides a solid water source for drought prone areas
Everyone needs water. This is a resource that will be scarcer the more the climate crisis builds. Dry areas will be hit hard but innovation in this area is bringing a new water source to the forefront: Fog. Fog catchers are supplying dry areas with water that can be used for agriculture and even drinking with netting.
Read MoreGroundwater Is In Trouble – climate change is going to mean big changes for our water sources
One of the major concerns in the climate crisis is water. To recap, everything needs water to live. Some need more than others. Humanity needs kind of lot. And it’s drying up. Groundwater levels are being loss fairly quickly and this is bad news for the planet.
Read MoreBottled Water Isn’t Necessary – court blocks company in move to privatize water
In case you didn’t know, in areas where there is available tap water, bottling water for sale is not an essential public service. You probably already assumed that but that didn’t keep Nestle from trying to be listed as one in their ongoing attempts to privatize water all over the United States.
Read MoreWater Scarcity Footprint – how much water goes into your food?
It takes a lot of water to produce many of the foods we enjoy in our everyday life and this is something that we really should be paying more attention to, especially as climate change will cause more droughts and greater water scarcity in the future to some areas.
Read MoreLifesaver Jerrycan – fresh water where you need it
You need water to live. We all do. Make sure you always have some fresh on tap no matter where you go with the Lifesaver Jerrycan. It filters out water so that it’s safe for your use and is available where you need it, when you need it.
Read MoreOcean Space Habitat – a base camp for underwater exploration
Camping on land is so last year. Camping underwater is where it’s at now. With the Ocean Space Habitat, you can set up camp while you’re on a underwater adventure and as whimsical as it sounds, it’s really a huge safety innovation.
Read MoreSediment Traps – simple ditches stand in the way of river pollution
Farming produces a lot of waste that sadly ends up in waterways polluting the water making unsuitable for plants and wildlife. Protecting waterways is an important part of helping the environment. As it turns out, there’s a simple thing that creates big change when it comes to this problem. Just dig some ditches.
Read MoreSolar Energy Desalination – new prototype may open the way for more sustainable desalination process
Drinking water is a resource that we are quickly running out of. There is water all over the plant of course but it’s ocean water and desalination is an expensive and energy consuming process. New research has lead to a prototype that uses solar energy to complete the process.
Read MoreWEDEW – check out this machine that pulls water from the air
Water is a precious resource. Without it, we will literally die and no one wants that. Getting water that you can drink isn’t so simple in every part of the world. WEDEW is the water solution that also provides energy a two punch solution for sustainability.
Read MoreWaterMat – give your local lake a walkable surface
Ever wanted to just, walk on water, but not in a boat? Just sort of right on the water? Well now there’s a way for you to do that with the WaterMat, the mat that turns the lake into a walkable surface.
Read MoreAquaBoy Pro II – this water cooler pulls water straight from the air
Water is life. It’s something we all need to survive. You can last without food for a few days but if you can’t get your hands on water, you don’t have long for this world. Clean water is something that many people around the world can’t access due to pollution and drought. The AquaBoy pulls fresh water, right from the air, but it’s not very altruistic.
Read MoreMIRO – the robot fish
There have been “robot” pets for a while now but the metal version of Fido never really caught on as more than a novelty. Maybe the worlds most boring pet, the humble fish, will make a better robot option. MIRO is a bio-mimetic robot that looks and swims just like a real fish.
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