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Environment
fromState of the Planet
3 weeks ago

Ripple Effects: Water, Youth and Climate Action

Climate change is creating a global water crisis by altering precipitation, reducing freshwater availability, and increasing sea-level rise, droughts, floods, contamination, and water insecurity.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Alarmed to Discover That Earth's Continents Are Drying Out

Continental terrestrial water storage across large Northern Hemisphere regions has been declining rapidly for two decades, creating expanding 'mega-drying' zones and threatening billions' freshwater supplies.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

This aerogel and some sun could make saltwater drinkable

Xi Shen and his team developed an aerogel that improves the desalination process, achieving higher efficiency in freshwater generation compared to previous methods. The aerogel enhances evaporation through better heat localization and improved transportation of water and vapor, addressing challenges faced by traditional desalination systems.
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