Tag: clean water
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Research Reveals How Hydropanels Could Deliver Safe Water to Everyone
New research shows that hydropanels could provide clean drinking water to parched communities worldwide. This innovative technology would especially help Native American populations, such as the Navajo Nation residents in the Four Corners. They are 67 times less likely than other Americans to have safe, running water in their homes. Fortunately, companies have begun tackling…
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Drinking Tap Water Can Stop Ingestion of Microplastics, According to Research
New research discovered that tap water provides a protective barrier against harmful microplastics. This natural shield can help prevent everyday household items containing plastic from emitting tiny plastics. Products such as plastic bottles, food containers, kettles, and teabags have high levels of microplastics (MPs). Alarmingly, plastic cups, polypropylene baby bottles, and plastic teabags can release…
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Here’s Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water Forever
Bottled water is a $35 billion worldwide industry, and the United States is the largest consumer of these products. You can bet that this billion-dollar industry has a lot at stake to keep you hooked on the bottle. Health and safety are definitely a concern for people who drink bottled water. However, in some cases,…
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This Simple Little Invention Will Save MILLIONS Of Lives
This only little invention could save millions of lives! Did you know that worldwide, around 780 million people don’t have access to clean drinking water? That equates to a staggering 11% of the world’s population. Also, according to the CDC, lack of access to sanitation, unsafe drinking water, and lack of availability of clean water…
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Why You Need to Start Drinking From A Copper Cup
It might seem like a strange practice to drink out of a copper cup. But doing so actually provides a slew of surprising health benefits. Copper gives water a positive charge, and after the copper leaches into the water, it provides antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. The study that revealed this information also found that…
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10 Ways Dehydration Is Making You Sick and Tired
A recent news story about an entire family who died of dehydration and hyperthermia brings home the significant dangers of dehydration. If your body lacks fluids, it can’t function properly. Here are ten ways dehydration can make you sick. The Dangers of Dehydration Humans can’t live long without water. No wonder. Your body is made…