Category Archives: Water

“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

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New Ocean Study Points to Mass Extinction

  I have to say that I’m torn. I heard the news about the study that was released by the International Programme on the State of the Oceans (IPSO) today and I don’t really know how to react. No matter … Continue reading

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Katadyn Pocket in Stock – 3 Day Super Sale Starts Now!

Just in: shipment of Katadyn Pocket Microfilters. Get a Katadyn Pocket for the low price of $255.95. Sale ends Sunday at midnight. Continue reading

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Katadyn Pockets in stock soon and on sale! Combis marked down.

Stop by our Grand Opening Sale at our new Highwater Filters storefront and get 20% Off the entire store! Pockets marked down to $279.96! Update June 16. 8:30 pm pst: I am disappointed to say that the order due today … Continue reading

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EPA wants more analysis on Keystone oil sands pipeline

Acknowledging significant concerns for the proposed Keystone oil sands pipeline, EPA enforcement officer Cynthia Giles wrote this week to State Department officials to request further analysis of environmental and health impacts of the $7 billion project. The pipeline would transport … Continue reading

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