Water

How the Houthis use water as weapon in Yemen

In Yemen there are "girls who don’t have an education because they must spend their entire day walking hours to carry back water that is far too heavy for their bodies."

Kefir, legendary health milk traced back to Mohammad’s gift

And like Kombucha, the origins of the "mother" substance are lost in ancient history.  Legend has it that Mohammed himself gifted the nomad community with the yellowish-white kefir culture "grains,"  and taught them how to ferment milk with them. We posted about black cumin, another legendary gift from Mohammed, here.

UN slams Dupont and Chemours for dumping PFAS Forever Chemicals

American chemical companies DuPont and Chemours have discharged toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the local environment, completely disregarding the rights and wellbeing of residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina, UN experts said today.

Killing PFAS forever chemicals with hydrogen and UV light

An insidious category of carcinogenic pollutants known as “forever chemicals” may not be so permanent after all University of California, Riverside, chemical engineering and environmental scientists recently published new methods to chemically break up these harmful substances found in drinking water into smaller compounds that are essentially harmless. 

Forever chemicals PFAS linger in German drinking water

Comprising more than 4,700 chemicals, perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of widely used, man-made chemicals that accumulate over time in humans and in the environment. They are known as ‘forever chemicals’ as they are extremely persistent in our environment and bodies.

Flamingos left when this lake dried up

A few years after a fresh influx of water raised its levels, the large lake has nearly gone dry and dried out completely in August 2023. Lake Urmia was the largest lake in the Middle East and was one of the largest hypersaline lakes.

Daniel Hillel pioneer of drip irrigation showed us how to grow food in the desert

Daniel Hillel proved that plants grown in continuously moist soil, achieved through micro-irrigation, produce higher yields than plants grown under flooding or sprinkler irrigation.

6 natural methods for softening hard water

While the installation of a water softener is a direct solution to hard water, you can collect soft water from air conditioners, and there are also natural methods to consider:

America makes new laws for slaughterhouse rules on wastewater

Building better environmental regulation in your country, province, state or city? Look to the EPA guide for starters. 

Canada’s Calgary University chosen as UN water research hub

A prairie university in Canada will be home to a new international water research hub run by the UN

From all-women fisheries in Korea and walnut cultivators in Iran: meet age-old food farmers and fishers

A pasture system in Andorra, hay milk in Austria, areas growing chestnuts, white ginger and waxberries in China, flood-spreading gardens and a walnut cultivating...

Revolutionizing agriculture: Treetoscope raises $7M in seed funding for smart drip irrigation

Plant stressor sensor Treetoscope has raised $7M USD in a seed fundraising round. The IoT device gives farmers information about when to irrigate by applying AI and sensors to understand plant water needs real time. Investment will be applied towards expanding sales and R&D. 

Drip irrigation greenhouses in Uzbekistan

Large, flavorful tomatoes ripen in Odina Sattorova’s backyard greenhouse in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Valley. Their perfect shape, rich colour and smooth texture – undeniable indicators...

Berkey Water Filter: What You Need to Know

The Brita takes too much effort. And all that plastic! How about a non-electric Berkey Water Filter for your kitchen? Takes out the stuff you don't want, leaves the good stuff in.

Marine ecosystems in danger: what is deep sea mining?

The dangers of deep-sea mining and why it is important for a moratorium.

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Auburn University Creates Environmental Scholarship in Memory of Weston Higginbotham

The James "Weston" Higginbotham Endowed Scholarship will support Auburn students pursuing ecological engineering, ensuring that the work Weston cared about so deeply continues long after his passing.

Weston Higginbotham’s Family Declines to Release Cause of Death in Kyoto Forest

The family of Weston Higginbotham,an Auburn University student whose disappearance and death in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, drew international attention, has declined to publicly release the cause of his death.

5 Reasons Why You Should Save Seeds (and plant them)

Saving seeds from tomatoes, peppers, herbs and flowers helps preserve biodiversity, strengthen food security, and keep heirloom varieties alive. Even a small balcony garden can make a difference.

Bricks and Minifigs, and the Future of Circular Play

A second-hand LEGO marketplace keeps plastic bricks circulating for years instead of ending up forgotten in basements or discarded in landfills. It gives children access to building materials at lower prices. It extends the lifespan of a product that was originally designed to last generations.

HelloFresh’s pride prepping ad raises a bigger question: we are we still outsourcing dinner?

The backlash against HelloFresh's Pride Month marketing campaign has sparked a wider conversation about food, labor, sustainability, and whether consumers should reconnect with local farmers, butchers, and home gardens instead of relying on subscription meal kits.

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Auburn University Creates Environmental Scholarship in Memory of Weston Higginbotham

The James "Weston" Higginbotham Endowed Scholarship will support Auburn students pursuing ecological engineering, ensuring that the work Weston cared about so deeply continues long after his passing.

Weston Higginbotham’s Family Declines to Release Cause of Death in Kyoto Forest

The family of Weston Higginbotham,an Auburn University student whose disappearance and death in the mountains near Kyoto, Japan, drew international attention, has declined to publicly release the cause of his death.

5 Reasons Why You Should Save Seeds (and plant them)

Saving seeds from tomatoes, peppers, herbs and flowers helps preserve biodiversity, strengthen food security, and keep heirloom varieties alive. Even a small balcony garden can make a difference.

Bricks and Minifigs, and the Future of Circular Play

A second-hand LEGO marketplace keeps plastic bricks circulating for years instead of ending up forgotten in basements or discarded in landfills. It gives children access to building materials at lower prices. It extends the lifespan of a product that was originally designed to last generations.

HelloFresh’s pride prepping ad raises a bigger question: we are we still outsourcing dinner?

The backlash against HelloFresh's Pride Month marketing campaign has sparked a wider conversation about food, labor, sustainability, and whether consumers should reconnect with local farmers, butchers, and home gardens instead of relying on subscription meal kits.

Regenerative Wool or Greenwashing? Zentera Responds to Critics

Zentera responds to questions about ZQ wool, animal welfare, regenerative farming, ethical fashion and the fallout from PETA's New Zealand investigation.

The Ocean’s Hidden ‘Dark Web’ Is Being Fished Before Scientists Understand It

Deep below the ocean's surface, in a dimly lit region known as the twilight zone, millions of fish are being caught every year. Scientists say the consequences are largely unknown.

Barnacle glue could fix coral reefs, inspire new advances in building and medicine

Aalto University researchers create a protein-based adhesive inspired by barnacles and mussels that works underwater and could aid coral reef restoration.
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