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“Super Sand”: An innovation in water purification
Humans have been using ordinary sand since ancient times as a way to remove contaminants from water. But now researchers from Rice University in Texas have developed a more efficient and effective “super sand” through a simple process that coats … Continue reading
Posted in Cool Stuff, News, Water, water purification, World
Tagged drinking water, safe drinking water, water purification
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Highest radiation levels to date at Fukushima
In a devastating blow to the people of Japan, Tepco announced today that the highest readings yet (up to 4,000 millisieverts per hour at reactor No. 1) were recorded inside the Fukushima reactor. This announcement comes on the heals of … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster Relief, Environmental, Fukushima nuclear accident, News, Radiation in water, Radioactivity, World
Tagged blog, charity, code, disaster relief, discount, drinking water, highwater filters, japan, nuclear disaster, radiation, radioactive, radioactive water, TRAP filter
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California goes after online retail taxes to boost revenue
California is poised to join New York State in imposing taxes on online purchases made in the state from retailers with a “presence” in California. This would be a huge blow to big online retailers like Amazon.com who have facilities … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon bill, California, constitution, online sales tax
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Indigenous Diet Puts Native Youth at Risk
A new study that measured levels of PCB’s in native youth from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation in northern New York state, Quebec, and Ontario shows levels twice the national average in the youth tested. The findings come more than 25 … Continue reading
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Tagged Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, fish consumption, GE, PCB's
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Bottled Water Prices Rising
Nestles Waters North America increased bottled water prices by nearly 10% last month in response to soaring plastic costs. It’s the first price increase in almost a decade. It’s no surprise that plastic, made from petroleum, is rising in cost. … Continue reading
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Tagged bottled water, cost of plastics, drinking water, high capacity water filter, highwater filters, safe drinking water, water filter, water filters, water purification
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