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PackH2O Helps Millions Carry Clean Drinking Water Home

Mila Luleva — Fri, 09 May 2014 06:01:16 +0000

Any invention that could transform the world we live in into a greener and better place is already something worth applauding. But when this same invention not only does this, but also directly influences quality of life of millions, especially in developing countries, there is no way it will not make the green headlines. One […]

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Cleaning Contaminated Water Using Photocatalysts

Mila Luleva — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:04:47 +0000

Solar Water Disinfection is a well-known technique for cleaning contaminated water with ultraviolet rays. Although this technique has been investigated by many, Deepika Kurup still managed to find gaps that can be filled. She looked at two photocatalysts and tested whether they can accelerate the UV-decontamination power of sunlight. In particular, she studied titanium dioxide […]

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Big Spring Town, TX, Recycles Urine For Drinking Purposes

Mircea Sandru — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:11:03 +0000

Maybe inspired by The Adventures of Bear Grylls, some people in Texas started to recycle urine in order to fight drought. Big Spring, a town in Texas, has been going through the worst drinking water crisis lately, so, authorities decided to take advantage of every possible source of water to overcome this critical moment. John Grant, […]

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