Water

Moringa: from its seeds an ancient method to purify water and make it drinkable

We had already talked about moringa as a tree with a thousand virtues, a real miraculous plant used for centuries because of its beneficial properties. Now science has rediscovered an ancient method to purify water from moringa seeds. We […]

World water emergency: 1,9 billion people at risk of water scarcity. The study in Nature

Mountains and glaciers all over the world are no longer able to store and store water due to the climatic crisis and this will lead in a few years to a real planetary water emergency with almost two billion people who will literally die of thirst. He […]

Water: citizens pay dearly for it, but for multinationals it is free. Flint's paradox

The city of Flint, Michigan was hit by a major water emergency due to the presence of high amounts of lead in tap water. However, this poisoned water is very expensive for its inhabitants, who pay twice as much for water services as the vast majority […]

Water saving: here is Water Pebble, the device to monitor the consumption of water in the shower

How to tackle the coveted water saving dilemma? Continue to relax in the shower or go out cold and reluctantly? The market comes to our aid with a new simple and economical green product: WATER PEBBLE. He […]

"The listing of water on the stock exchange violates human rights", the UN alarm

In the general silence, water went public for the first time in history, becoming a potential object of speculation He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

How to recover water from your sink with a simple gesture

How to save water and money by installing a particular “drain” in your sink that allows you to recover the blue gold with a simple gesture. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Trump: 'To have perfect hair in the shower you need more water'. Government ready to increase the pressure from the taps

In the shower, you need more water to have perfect hair, Trump explains and the government will increase the pressure from the taps in America He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Anti Bottle Vapur: the BPA-free collapsible bottle to say stop to plastic bottles

Vapur Anti Bottle, the anti-night bottle to replace disposable plastic bottles and old water bottles, without bisphenol a. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Record drought in California: measures are taken to reduce water consumption in homes

The drought that has hit California is a very serious problem and a national priority that is starting to require some sacrifices. The lack of water is in fact prolonging with dramatic consequences and this has led to the intervention of one of […]

Drinking water from "nothing", Spanish engineers manage to get it from the air [VIDEO]

A Spanish company has devised a system to generate drinking water from nothing and thus supply the countries that need it. A […]

Making seawater drinkable thanks to graphene (VIDEO)

Drinking water from the sea. A transformation made possible thanks to graphene, according to new research conducted at the University of Manchester. Other previous studies had shown the potential of this material Drinking […]

Coca Cola closes 3 factories in India, drained all water

Coca-Cola has stopped the production of carbonated soft drinks in 3 factories in India. The reasons for the shutdown of the plants appear to be linked both to the reduction in demand and to the exploitation of water resources. Is the available […]

Plastic bottles in the sun: do they really cause breast cancer? Let's be clear

On whatsup the message that warns about drinking water from plastic bottles left in the sun associated with the risk of developing breast cancer returns to run. Hoax or reality? What's real? Only alarmism? He […]

Drought in Rome: the capital at risk of water rationing. The point of the situation

Water emergency: Lazio is in a state of natural disaster due to drought. On July 5, President Nicola Zingaretti had signed the natural disaster decree, and the situation is not improving, on the contrary. The capital risks rationing water starting […]

Toxic Waters: Rivers are full of drugs that threaten the environment and animals

Analgesics, antibiotics, anti-platelet agents, hormones, psychotropic drugs, antihistamines. Rivers around the world are polluted with drugs that are harmful to the environment and wildlife. This is revealed by a new study that addresses the problem […]

Polluted water for Canada's indigenous peoples: brown water gushes from taps

The government must pay millionaire compensation, a historic sentence establishes after two years of judicial clashes In […]

Rome drought, extension to Acea: until 1 September it will still be able to dry up Lake Bracciano

Acea is under investigation for culpable environmental disaster but will be able to perpetuate the alleged crime. The Lazio Region, in fact, on the evening of July 28, the day that was to mark the stop to withdrawals from Lake Bracciano, announced […]

Scientists have discovered over 5.000 new viruses hidden in the oceans

Ocean water samples provide treasure trove of RNA virus data, new study of organisms in the sea identifies 5.500 new species, expanding ecological research possibilities At […]

5 billion people may no longer have access to water in 2050, according to the United Nations

The climate crisis is making water resources increasingly precious. We must act fast if we don't want to run out of water Amidst […]

Traces of coronavirus found in Paris' non-potable waters (but no risk for potable ones)

Traces of coronavirus found in Paris's non-drinking water from the Eau de Paris municipal laboratory but no risk to drinking water Traces […]

QuenchSea: the low cost device that transforms sea water into drinking water

It's called QuenchSea, it weighs just 1 kg, is the size of an iron and is able to transform seawater into drinking water. It […]

Eco wiz: how I turn your food scraps into water

Our garbage could be used for water production. It's not some environmentalist's visionary dream, but what Eco Wiz, a revolutionary machine named after the Singapore start-up that made it, is capable of: transforming food scraps into clean water. He […]

Producing drinking water from the air thanks to solar energy, the Genny device wins CES 2020

Genny, the innovative device capable of producing water from the air, was named product of the year for energy efficiency at CES in Las Vegas The […]

Coca Cola, Pepsi and Danone: multinationals are consuming all of Mexico's water

Coca Cola, Pepsi and Danone are drying up Mexico. The multinationals, in fact, enjoy special concessions for the exploitation of aquifers, but they are not adequately controlled, and moreover they pay negligible taxes for this, despite holding […]

Bottled water causes 3.500 times more environmental damage than tap water

The water in plastic bottles is much worse than tap water, for the environment and for health. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him That […]

From MIT here's how to get fresh water from the fog

Even from nothing you can get water. Or rather from what is there but you can hardly see it. Mist is the last source of blue gold provided by Earth. And the idea of using it to bring drinking water where it is lacking is from a group of […]

8 glasses of water a day? Unnecessary. Better to supplement with fruits and vegetables

Science has never been able to practically prove that drinking more water keeps skin hydrated and makes it look healthier: this is how an American expert explains why 8 glasses of water a day are useless He […]

The water returns in the Iguazu Falls, which regain their beauty after a historic drought

In Argentina, one of the worst droughts in recent decades has literally made the Iguazu Falls disappear. But now the water is finally back In […]

Produce water from the air with new technology inspired by tropical leaves

4 billion people in the world live in conditions of water scarcity, with repercussions on health and hygiene conditions. A team of researchers from Penn State and the University of Texas are therefore developing promising technology, which aims […]

Water also speeds up your metabolism and burns calories - that's why you need to drink more if you want to lose weight

Why does water make you lose weight? It is not only a question of purification, but also of thermogenesis: various studies have shown that drinking also stimulates the metabolism and burns calories. He […]

Right2Water: No to water privatization, Europe listens to citizens

Water is a common good, a right for everyone. The organizers of the Right2Water campaign urgently requested the European Commission to guarantee access to water as a real human right and to ban the liberalization of water services in Europe. This […]

Nestle 'continues to "plunder" water in California after 4 years of drought (Petition)

For the past four years, California has been experiencing a period of drought that is devastating to say the least. But Nestlé, a well-known bottled water multinational, continues to extract water from the aquifers for its bottling operations, […]

The Nasa filter bottle that makes any liquid drinkable

Turn Cola Cola into water: it is the super filter developed by the Swiss company Oko in collaboration with NASA, which had originally developed the device to make sure that the water was really fresh and clean He […]

The dam is handed over to Chinese bottled water companies and the Australian city runs dry

A Chinese company has obtained clearance in Queensland to extract water for bottling, leaving a town with no water reserves An […]

WaterHouse, the project to obtain drinking water from the air in Namibia and Mozambique

After testing in a school in Namibia, the system capable of extracting drinking water from atmospheric water vapor will be exported to Mozambique After […]

WaterDrop: how to produce drinking water in the desert using solar energy

Having clean water in the desert by taking advantage of climate change and free energy provided by the sun. It seems a paradox but to provide a new solution against drought is Ap Verheggen, who has created WaterDrop, a portable solar-powered device […]

Snow is less and less snow: 2 billion people at risk of water

A reduced snow cover in the mountains also means reduced water in the plains. From the US to the East, a large part of the planet could have even more difficulty accessing water in the next century. The cause, needless to say, is global warming. […]

How to stop the annoying sound of the tap dripping… with science!

The annoying sound produced by a drop of water falling from a leaking tap is caused by air bubbles being trapped underwater. Here's how. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Filter jugs: according to the Nas they are useless. And the Codacons announces a class action

The adventure of the filter jugs, already accused by Ettore Fortuna, president of Mineracqua, of not performing the promised functions on the purification of tap water seems to have come to an end. But if at the beginning the story could raise […]

Nestlé: stop the hoarding of water in Pakistan, the petition

Nestlé, water hoarding in Pakistan. The documentary Bottled Life was not enough to stop the work of the bottled water multinationals. Nestlé is still involved in the water hoarding. Blue gold is stolen from the populations of developing countries. […]

The scarcity of water in the world on the shoulders of women and children

Today is World Water Day, World Water Day. A day to remember that this precious resource that guarantees our life on Earth is not equally distributed. A very serious and underestimated problem in developing countries, where every 21 seconds a […]

Drinking water from waste: the device to generate clean water from food waste to quench Uganda's thirst

From the intuition of a young Ugandan comes a device capable of supplying drinking and uncontaminated water to the population, starting from the recycling of food waste such as tuber peels The […]

E-Shower: the anti-waste shower that recycles water and allows it to be reused (VIDEO)

With a 10-minute shower we can use up to 200 liters of water. Water is a precious resource that we should learn not to waste. Now comes a new shower that allows you to purify it and reuse it. He is […]

Drink potable water thanks to the energy of the sun

Every day millions of people around the world consume water from unsafe sources. To avoid getting sick you should use chlorine or boil it, but, in reality, there is a very simple method that uses the energy of the sun to disinfect the water. It's […]

Carbon nanotubes that make sea water drinkable by separating it from salt (VIDEO)

Making sea water drinkable, a dream cherished by many research laboratories hoping to solve the problem of the global water crisis. The latest news comes from the United States, where very thin carbon nanotubes are able to separate salt from water Making […]

Not just BPA, here's what they found in water left over 24 hours in a plastic bottle (or water bottle)

A new study has identified more than 400 toxic substances inside reusable plastic bottles that could migrate and contaminate the water they contain He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

The Drinkable Book: the book that purifies water to prevent cholera

The Drinkable Book. A book to purify water of germs and toxins that can cause serious illness. This is The Drinkable Book, a very fascinating project born with two main objectives. To teach the population how to purify water and put an end to […]

Extract record amounts of drinking water from… 'nothing', thanks to an ultra-absorbent device

Researchers have identified highly absorbent materials capable of extracting record amounts of drinking water out of thin air, and the new tests they carry out could lead to the development of technologies to provide drinking water to arid areas […]

Water saving: how much time do you spend in the shower?

What are your shower habits? How much time do you spend each morning on your personal hygiene? According to the Shower Power campaign, launched in the UK in an attempt to educate citizens on saving water, and in particular, by encouraging short-term […]

Drinking water: the Millennium Goal achieved

Access to sources of drinking water has grown by 12% in the last 20 years allowing us to reach the Millennium Development Goal 7. This was announced by a UNICEF report He is about to end up run over, […]

#muoiodisete: the flashmob to quench the thirst of Lake Bracciano

Lake Bracciano is in danger and the drama of an environmental disaster looms on the horizon. But the citizens who live in the areas adjacent to the splendid body of water are not there and welcome his silent and desperate cry with a flashmob. He […]

Poisons and heavy metals in the aquifer: 30 years later, the Farmoplant nightmare returns to Massa

The Farmoplant nightmare returns to Massa Carrara, the latest analyzes by the Ministry of the Environment show poisons in the water and in the area citizens continue to get cancer. He is about to end […]

The toilet that flushes… without water!

Toilet and toilet without water, is it really possible? Technology in Argentina is working in this sense to understand how to intervene to save water, especially in those places where it is really a resource to be protected. He […]

The shower curtain that throws you out after 4 minutes to save water

It's called "My Shower is a Green Warrior" and it's a "thorny" shower curtain, which after four minutes under the shower head discourages the waste of water by inflating its tips and forcing those in the compartment to go out. He […]

Water Footprint: the 10 foods that consume the most water

What is the water footprint of the foods we normally bring to our tables? This is a very important data, which we never find reported on the label. The water footprint indicates the volume of water needed to make a product at an agricultural and […]

Watering the plants: what is the right water to keep them from getting sick? Is it better the rain one or the tap?

The danger of using hard tap water is the simple and practical solution to make plants in the house and garden feel good He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Hydropanels that produce 10 liters of drinking water a day from the air

Obtaining drinking water from the air is possible and can be done using only the energy of the sun. How? Thanks to Source, a solar-powered device, similar to a panel, but capable of accumulating up to 10 liters of water per day from the air. We […]

How to purify water with old CDs (Video)

How to reuse old CDs? No object should be considered useless, even if it is dated. Some scientists are experimenting with their use to purify water. The reference, of course, is not to the original and valuable music CD collections, but to old […]

Extraordinary! Scientists transform purified water into shiny golden metal for the first time

A team of scientists has succeeded in a feat believed to be extremely complex: transforming purified water into shiny metal He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

2 billion people drink contaminated water. The WHO alarm

Today, in 2017, nearly two billion people drink water contaminated with feces, increasing the risk of contracting diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhus and polio. The WHO sounded the alarm Today, […]

Goodbye disinfectants! Here is the material that removes bacteria from water in 30 minutes in the sun

Stop disinfectants: a green material removes almost all the bacteria in the water, making it drinkable for 4 people in just one hour. The experiment, conducted by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (Australia), opens the door […]

Water is a human right: the EU parliament says no to water services in the TTIP

Water is a human right. This was decreed by the European Parliament which yesterday voted in plenary a resolution promoting this right, starting from a citizens' initiative through the Right2Water petition He […]

Humans are causing the biggest hydrological shift ever, according to NASA

Water has become a luxury item and it is our fault alone. This is the sad conclusion reached by a recent study conducted by NASA, based on the data obtained during the Grace mission (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment), collected from 2002 […]

Polluted tap water in Veneto, carcinogenic substances spilled for years

In Veneto, in the water that many people from Vicenza drank for years, there were too high levels of Pfas, carcinogenic substances. The Miteni company is accused. He is about to end up run over, his […]

25 ways to save water at home and in the garden

Saving water is an essential practice that each of us should implement with small simple daily gestures. This is because using water without waste not only translates into enormous savings on the bill, but its conservation helps prevent water […]

PureMadi and MadiDrops, natural filters from the earth to purify water in thirsty countries

While in developed countries it is enough to open a tap to access drinking water, in some parts of the world, people, especially women, have to walk for miles just to reach the nearest source of fresh water. And even after you've collected it, […]

Water bottles: when and how should they be washed to avoid the proliferation of bacteria? The tests in the laboratory

In steel or aluminum, water bottles are becoming increasingly popular and even for the most distracted, it is very easy to avoid pathogenic microorganisms. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

In London, drinking fountains and public kiosks to reduce bottled water

London declares war on plastic bottles by exploiting public drinking fountains. The mayor's water could also land in the British capital. Soon, however, the ancient fountains could come back to life, making drinking water gush out, suitable for […]

Smart Bottles: The best smart bottles that purify water and remind you to drink

On the market, you can find some smart bottles that can purify water or remind us when to drink He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him On […]

Unsafe water is more lethal than bullets for children

Lack of clean water is far more deadly for children than bullets and bombs. Without water, children cannot survive He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Worldwide, […]

A make-up remover wipe to save water? Neutrogena's slip that tastes like greenwashing

Drought is a growing problem in parts of the United States, starting with California. It is no coincidence, therefore, that last spring a well-known cosmetic company, Neutrogena, launched the #WipeForWater campaign, relying precisely on the need […]

How much water does a t-shirt consume? 2700 liters

We have learned to turn off the tap while brushing our teeth or shaving, to prefer the shower to the bath, to limit the consumption of the toilet flush, but ... do we know how much water our t-shirts consume? Yes, you got it right, a t-shirt: […]

DrinkPure: the filter that purifies water in an instant

A simple filter could help solve the problem of lack of access to drinking water in developing countries. Just apply it to a bottle and in a few moments you get clean and purified water. This is DrinkPure, a project that has just been launched […]

It is forbidden to get behind the wheel if you are dehydrated: it is as dangerous as being drunk

Getting very thirsty while driving can be as dangerous as driving after drinking too much alcohol He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

Berkey water filter, the filter chosen by Unicef to make water drinkable

A filtering system to make water drinkable in poor countries. It is called the Berkey water filter and is capable of purifying the precious blue gold of harmful pathogenic bacteria, parasites or chemical contaminants at levels above 99,99%. For […]

The book that makes drinking water really works

A book whose pages can filter water and make it drinkable. It is called "Drinkable book", we talked about it some time ago and now it has been shown to be effective in the first field tests. the "drinking book" combines treated paper with printed […]

13 tons of water for a smartphone. Here is the water footprint of commonly used products

13 tons of water to produce a telephone, 14 and a half tons for a pair of boots: a Friends of the Earth report reveals how many natural resources are needed to create clothing, mobile phones and various objects He […]

More than 5500 new RNA viruses discovered in oceans around the world

Thousands of new RNA viruses have been identified by a team of researchers during the Tara Oceans ocean expedition which aims to study marine plankton and protect Antarctic biodiversity. The experts provided a comprehensive mapping of the spread […]

From MIT the photovoltaic desalinator to make sea water drinkable with the .. sun!

An eco-sustainable system to make sea water drinkable. This is how the new solar-powered watermaker proposed by MIT is presented, which thanks to this new project won the Desal 2015 award. Villages in India where there is no electricity will be […]

Rome: the most beautiful fountains light up blue for the Summit on water and climate (PHOTO)

How to safeguard water threatened by climate change? We will try to understand this at the Summit "Climate and Water, the great rivers of the world meet" in Rome, where, for the occasion, six of the most famous historical fountains will light […]

Salmonella alarm in drinking water: boiling is mandatory in these 10 Venetian municipalities

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Water purifiers: is it better reverse osmosis or microfiltration? Differences, costs and maintenance

Reverse osmosis and microfiltration are tap water purification systems. Here are all the features and differences. Water […]

Carcinogenic asbestos in thermos. The ministry withdraws them from the market

Asbestos cancer warning for consumers. Some AB.M IDEA Milano Thermoses and thermal containers contain asbestos. The danger would be in the small cylindrical bodies of whitish gray color made of compressed fibrous material of chrysotile asbestos […]

Scientists have discovered a sea of fresh water under the ocean

A freshwater sea under the salty ocean: it seems a paradox but it is reality. A research team has discovered a gigantic aquifer of freshwater trapped in porous sediments that lie beneath the immense expanse of water from Massachusetts to New Jersey. […]

Nestlé wants to extract 4 million liters of water from a protected natural spring

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The advertising billboard that produces drinking water from the air

The billboard, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides for the use of advanced water capture and filtration systems, capable of converting the humidity present in the air into drinking water. Since the average atmospheric humidity […]

At what temperature should you drink the water to increase its benefits (and weight loss?)

Find out at what temperature it would be best to drink water to amplify its benefits. Cold is definitely not the healthiest option He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Find […]

Arsenic water: the emergency in Lazio has been extended until 31 December 2012

The state of emergency relating to the high concentrations of arsenic found in water intended for human use in some municipalities in Lazio continues. The Government has decided to extend the alert until 31 December 2012 as regards the citizens […]

In Singapore, the desalination plant that looks like a large green park

In Singapore, a large part of drinking water is obtained through desalination. Today the island can boast a plant under construction designed with a particularly green spirit. It is able to treat not only salt water and is on its way to being […]

The eternal battle to stop Nestlé from draining American rivers to sell water in plastic bottles

Nestlé's mining is depleting rivers and ecosystems to take water for resale in plastic bottles He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Nestlé's […]

How to purify water with fruit and ... peels!

How to purify water with banana, apple and tomato peels in a natural way to reduce heavy metal and pesticide residues. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Bottled water banned in US colleges to reduce plastic

Reduce the sale of plastic bottles on US campuses and encourage the use of reusable materials, such as glass, and the installation of free drinking water dispensers in all university colleges. This is the battle waged by hundreds of American students, […]

PurifAid: purifying water from arsenic inspired by whiskey

Purifying the waters of Bangladesh from arsenic: this is the goal of a new project carried out by some scholars from the English University of Aberdeen together with the Canadian company PurifAid and based on DRAM technology He […]

Scientists discover two different types of water: at low temperatures, one floats on top of the other. I study

Two "waters" separate at a very low temperature and one floats on top of the other. Open the doors that could explain the origin of life on Earth? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Drinking water: 5 reasons why water resources are running out

The planet's water resources are running out. We are referring above all to sources and basins of fresh water, which unfortunately in the world are in danger due to the reckless exploitation of water and pollution. Le […]

How and when to clean bottles (and why just rinsing them is not needed)

Water bottle, what a passion! But how often and how should it be cleaned even if it only contains water? It's not enough just to give it a rinse. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Water […]

Drinking water bonus: what it is, who it is and how to get it

Drinking water bonus, it is already possible to request it. Approved with the 2021 budget law, it has become operational a few days ago He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Good […]

Water increasingly scarce: 40% less in 2030

There is no more water. The planet will face a 40% deficit in water supply by 2030, unless we greatly improve the management of this precious resource. Otherwise we will say goodbye to much of the blue gold in the next 15 years due to urbanization, […]

High school students develop a low cost filter that removes lead from tap water

Tap water is no longer safe to drink if contaminated with heavy metals such as lead. These guys' project tries to put a solution to this problem He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Is Nestle 'stealing water from American Indians (and others)?

Bottle water and continue to draw from groundwater for mere profit despite the drought. To then resell the packaged blue gold in the USA, where the aqueduct system for the distribution of drinking water is the safest in the world and where therefore […]

Tap water produces a natural shield that protects us from microplastics, the study

One study found that using tap water in a kettle creates a protective shield that prevents the release of microplastics Tap […]

Scientists at MIT have found a way to make seawater drinkable at the push of a button

Simply press a button to transform seawater into ready-to-drink water in a simple and economical way: an answer to the problem of drought Water […]

Seawater becomes drinkable at low cost

Making seawater drinkable at low cost to help people in need. Here is the project that arises from a research conducted by the experts of the Polytechnic of Turin in collaboration with MIT. Making […]

The super water heater that heats water from 0 to 100 degrees in a tenth of a picosecond

It is undoubtedly the fastest water heater in the world. It reaches 100 degrees Celsius in less than a tenth of a picosecond. The latter is one thousandth of a billionth of a second. A time so short that it is difficult even to imagine He […]

For the first time, physicists have observed a quantum property that makes water so unique

Researchers "saw" how water molecules move close to each other, "framing" the hydrogen bond He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Water, […]

Beer and vodka from the taps instead of drinking water: the fault of the bar near the apartment building

They dump alcohol near the water supply of an apartment building in India and for days from the taps come out beer and vodka. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him And […]

The PFAS are more toxic than expected and the EPA, research in hand, is calling for new safety limits for drinking water

The EPA has published a draft toxicity analysis for two PFAS whose safety limits in drinking water should be greatly revised He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Perfluoroalkyl […]

Incredibly, two women in Johannesburg transform a super polluted river into an ecological corridor

Ecological and artistic projects are underway to rehabilitate the polluted Jukskei, one of Johannesburg's largest rivers. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Two […]

In the UK, fresh water could run out in as little as 25 years

Britain could face a severe water crisis by 2050 due to population growth, water waste and climate change. The alarm is raised by the Environment Agency, which invites virtuous behavior to avoid the worst. He […]

World water day: help from space to protect our water resources (VIDEO)

From the search for sources to the most efficient use: this is how satellites help us protect our water. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

Pfas in the waters of Veneto, first hearing of the maxi trial: indictment for poisoning, unnamed disaster and environmental pollution

Yesterday 1 July the trial for PFAS poisoning in the waters of Veneto opened in the court of Assizes in Vicenza. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

The toilet of the future that works without water or sewage

It could be a real revolution for countries where the population does not have access to safe health facilities. It is the new toilet created thanks to the support of the Bill and Melinda Foundation. A very special toilet which does not require […]

Plastic fibers in tap water around the world, the baffling global study

Plastic fibers have been found in tap water all over the world. Here is the research. We […]

Rainwater harvesting: the 6 best innovations

In addition to a more responsible use, an excellent way to save water is to collect and use rainwater. Its collection takes place through a collection system consisting of a filtering tank or a percolation chamber, built specifically for this […]

10 tips to make yourself beautiful while saving water

Water is our most precious beauty ally and for this reason too we should commit ourselves to curbing its waste. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Water saving: in New York the double flush of the toilet becomes mandatory

We all know in the name of water saving, how important it is to equip our homes, or rather our bathrooms with double flush toilets. In New York this little trick that can save thousands of liters of water is about to become an obligation. He […]

The Tiber is bad, you can find traces of Escherichia coli and glyphosate in its waters

The high levels of ammonia accompanied by high values of Escherichia coli and the presence of pesticides, including glyphosate, in the waters indicate that the Tiber is not, it is not in good health He […]

Water saving: Clini's advice? Change your underwear every 4 days (video)

"I change my underwear every four days". This is the ecological "confession" that the Minister of the Environment Corrado Clini made during an episode of the radio program 'A sheep's day' on Radio2, in which he was a guest. His statements, which […]

Created the coldest liquid water ever

It is considered the coldest liquid water ever. It's not as simple as we think. We know that water turns into ice at zero degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the freezing point, but under certain conditions the water can be further […]

Trump will not stop chemicals poisoning drinking water and harming children

From Trump no curbs on perchlorates, which can contaminate drinking water and related to developmental damage to the fetus and early childhood From […]

Contaminated water in Abruzzo for 700 citizens. Blame the landfill of Bussi sul Trino.

A shocking report from the Istituto Superiore della Sanità reveals how the mega dump of toxic poisons in Bussi sul Tirino has polluted the aquifers that provide 700 citizens to drink He is about to […]

Ooho !, the edible and biodegradable water bottle inspired by the egg

An edible water bottle? It seems impossible but it really exists and it's called Ooho !. To invent it a team of young designers, Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, Pierre Paslier and Guillaume Couche, who have just received the Lexus Design Award 2014. He […]

The nano filter that removes toxic metals from water

A nanofilter to purify water, and in particular to eliminate toxic metals. The idea, and the realization, is carried out by a research group of the RMTI University and the University of New South Wales (Australia). Furthermore, the device also […]

Exploitation of ice: icebergs to meet drinking water needs?

If, in the near future, we were to find ourselves on holiday in the Canaries and we saw, in the middle of the sub-tropical zone, an iceberg half immersed in the Atlantic Ocean, the last thing we need to think about will be a sensational and sudden […]

Bottle Life: the documentary that reveals Nestlé's water business

As is happening in Pakistan, where the wells dug by the Swiss multinational Nestlé are depriving the population of drinking water, which then sells the first "purified" water, that is tap water treated with the addition of minerals, marketed […]

Drinking water: controls on people for the effects of pollution are underway

A biological monitoring plan for water pollution aimed at the resident population is underway in Veneto. Citizens will be able to participate in a study to evaluate their previous exposure to perfluoro alkyl substances (PFAS). The study started […]

How to reuse pasta cooking water: 10 good reasons not to throw it away

The cooking water of pasta and rice, but also of legumes, vegetables and other cereals, can be stored and reused so that it is not unnecessarily wasted. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Alcantara dies with all its fish: Sicily no longer has its river

Deadly red tide has hit the marine ecosystem of Tampa Bay, Florida, where thousands of fish have died He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Electricity from sea water: with only half a liter, this lamp offers 45 days of free light to poor families in Colombia

Using only salt water, Colombian start-up E-Dina's Waterlight is transforming the lives of many families into energy poverty. Using […]

ISS: found traces of coronavirus in the wastewater of Milan and Rome, they are indicators of possible outbreaks

This discovery will allow new outbreaks to be recognized and localized more quickly (there is no risk to drinking water) He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Wastewater […]

Drinking water bonus, requests are underway: who is eligible and how to apply

Throughout the month of February it will be possible to apply for financial support intended to cover the costs of improving drinking water in private apartments and businesses. The […]

Ooho! Transparent and edible water packaging is on the market (VIDEO)

Remember Ooho? We told you about it a few years ago: it is an edible water bottle in the shape of a sphere. Now, the product has obtained the first commercial license Remember […]

Filter jugs: the first suspects arrive

Mineracqua's first victory in the war on filter jugs: the Roman magistrates decided to register the producers Brita, Auchan and Viviverde (Coop) in the register of suspects after receiving the data of the analyzes carried out by the NAS, whose […]

Eco-water: the reusable and foldable bottle for tourists arrives in Rome

Eco-water. This is the name of the new reusable and foldable bottles that the Capital has made available to tourists who will not be forced to buy avalanches of mineral water bottles, but will be able to make the most of the public water - fresh […]

Washit: Doing laundry with wasted shower water

Washit. How to remedy the waste of water that occurs during the shower? A group of four university students from Turkey may have come up with the ideal solution to the problem. This is Washit, a system for collecting gray water dispersed during […]

Scientists make seawater drinkable in just 30 minutes thanks to sunlight

Scientists discover how to make seawater drinkable in just 30 minutes thanks to sunlight, saving energy. The […]

Edible water balls instead of plastic bottles distributed at the London Marathon

London Marathon increasingly sustainable thanks to the edible ball-shaped water bottle. In an effort to reduce plastic waste, participants were given biodegradable bottles. London […]