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Bringing Our Water Back to Life | Laura Aluka | TEDxStThomasAquinasHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-14 16:03
Why is bio remediation important. My mother is from Haiti of the Caribbean islands and my father is from a small country called Togo which is just on the coast of West Africa between Ghana and Benin. I've been to Haiti multiple times, but I only got the opportunity to go to Togo once.And when I went, I absolutely loved it. I stayed half of the time in Lome, the capital city, and the other half in a small community called Pelle Chico, but sometimes we just call it Pelle. There are a plethora of things that y ...
AirJoule Technologies Applauds 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winners for Foundational Work on Metal-Organic Frameworks
Globenewswire· 2025-10-09 20:05
AirJoule Technologies is Leading the Commercial Deployment of MOF Technology for Extracting Pure Distilled Water from AirRONAN, Mont., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) (“AirJoule Technologies” or the “Company”), a leading technology platform that unleashes the power of water from air, congratulates Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi on their receipt of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks ("MOFs"). This prest ...
Residents warn of strain on water supply as AI data hubs bloom out west
NBC News· 2025-10-09 00:24
Nestled in the arid nothingness of northern Nevada, a burgeoning boom town of tech in one of the world's driest deserts. >> We are Shangria for data centers. Shangrila for data center.>> Is this the new Silicon Valley. What is this. >> It is.>> So this is Torino Industrial Center. >> Commercial real estate developer Chris Thompson is taking us for a ride inside the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center. One of the biggest business complexes in the country.A larger footprint than the city of Detroit. There was nothin ...
Bangalore’s Water Story : From Scarcity to Sustainability | Dr.Ram Prasath Manohar V IAS | TEDxABBS
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 14:54
A small boy 10 yearear-old along with his mother walked for 1 to two hours just to fetch 30 to 40 liters of drinking water for his home requirement. The daily rituals of collecting water is not a duty. It was mode of survival.The family understood the value of water. The boy carrying the weight of water pot for 1 to two hours was grome for a small little boy. He could understand absolutely the values of non-negotiable nature of drinking water.After 35 years, let me introduce that boy. His name is Ram Prasad ...
From Rain Dreams to Climate Reality | Sameer Majali | TEDxBirla Intl School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:33
Water the elixir of life. The problem is too much of it is chaos. Too little of it is the same.2015 the monsoon had failed. 2016 the city of Burggawi had a water scarcity which was unprecedented. That's when a few people got together and brought out that thing that's taught to everybody in school.When you have more trees, you have more rain. Very childish a thought. But then I guess nothing beats the truth of the innocence of a child who believes that the world can change.And so we believed and we set foot ...
Arizona town sinking as farms pump groundwater, locals drill deeper wells
NBC News· 2025-09-05 23:43
Water Scarcity and Groundwater Depletion - The Colorado River, a vital water source for 40 million people, is facing a crisis due to climate disasters and dropping water levels [1] - Wendon, Arizona, is sinking at a rate of 2.2% per year due to groundwater depletion, with the town having already sunk over 3.5 feet in the last 15 years [2] - Arizona State University study indicates that nearly 80% of Arizona has no groundwater regulations [4] - A recent ASU study using NASA satellites found that Arizona has lost nearly 9 trillion gallons of groundwater in the last 20 years [6] Agricultural Impact and Corporate Practices - Agriculture is identified as the biggest impact on groundwater depletion, with massive farms pumping thousands of gallons per minute for crops like alfalfa [3][4] - Corporate farms in Arizona are not required to report their water usage, even when wells run dry, leading to a lack of oversight [4] - Fondante Farms, a Saudi dairy company subsidiary, is drilling 1,500-2,000 feet into the ground to extract groundwater for alfalfa export [7] Legal and Economic Implications - Arizona's Attorney General has filed a nuisance lawsuit against Fondante Farms, alleging harm to the community due to groundwater depletion [9] - Fondante Farms' water usage in one year was estimated to be enough to supply 93,000 homes [10] - A hedge fund has invested $100 million in water rights and land, potentially planning to sell water to Phoenix [12] Community Impact - Small businesses, like Rob McDermott's RV park, face challenges due to groundwater depletion, with McDermott spending $120,000 to drill a new 800-foot well after his previous 620-foot well dried out [5]
Let‘s Open The Black Box of Water Consumption | Katrin Kreidel | TEDxHHL
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:54
Water Scarcity and Consumption Awareness - The presentation highlights the reality of water scarcity, citing examples like Cape Town's near "Day Zero" event where 4 million people faced severe water shortages [2] - It emphasizes that water scarcity is not just a distant problem, but also affects European countries like Spain, Greece, and Italy, which experience droughts and fires every summer [3] - The presentation points out that even in Germany, water resources are under pressure, referencing the debate around water usage by the Tesla factory in Brandenburg and instances where water had to be delivered by firemen in Eastern Germany [4][5] Water Consumption as a "Black Box" - The presentation argues that water consumption is a "black box" because people are largely unaware of how much water they use [6][7] - It mentions that since 2000, Germany has lost over 48 billion metric tons of water, equivalent to the volume of Lake Constance, due to factors like glacial melt, heavy rainfall runoff, and groundwater depletion [7][8] - A survey revealed that 80% of people underestimate their daily water consumption, with 40% underestimating it so drastically that their estimates are impossibly low [14] - The actual average water consumption is 129 liters per person per day, significantly higher than the 25 liters that would have been rationed during Cape Town's "Day Zero" [15] The Need for Transparency and Technology - The presentation criticizes the lack of accessible information on water consumption, contrasting it with the availability of smart energy meters and gas monitoring [17] - It notes that while water meters exist, they often provide limited information, even digital ones, which primarily offer digital readings without detailed consumption insights [18][19][20] - The presentation advocates for technologies that allow users to monitor their water consumption on their smartphones, similar to energy consumption tracking [21] - It suggests that increased awareness of water consumption can lead to a reduction of up to 23% [27] Water Leaks and Infrastructure Issues - The presentation highlights the issue of undetected water leaks, sharing a personal anecdote about a hidden water leak in the speaker's apartment that caused significant damage [22][23][24][25] - It implies that monitoring water consumption could help detect leaks earlier, preventing extensive damage and waste [26] Call to Action - The presentation urges the audience to take action by examining their water meters, discussing water consumption with others, and adopting water-saving strategies [31][32] - It emphasizes the importance of valuing water as a precious resource and using available data to preserve natural resources for future generations [33]
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-21 04:16
Environmental Concerns - Water scarcity is a recurring issue in Bulgaria [1] - This situation serves as a warning for the rest of Europe facing climate change challenges [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-21 04:06
Water Scarcity & Rationing - Bulgaria is experiencing water scarcity and implementing water rationing measures [1] - This situation serves as a warning for the rest of Europe regarding potential water challenges [1] Geographical Relevance - The article focuses on Bulgaria's water crisis [1] - It highlights the broader implications for Europe [1]
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Public Health Crisis - Gazan Palestinians are facing a severe water shortage, relying on limited supplies to fill jerrycans [1] - The available water is reportedly causing illness among the population [1] Humanitarian Concerns - Palestinians in Gaza are lining up for hours to obtain water [1]