While the practice of burning coal to generate electricity is soon to become a thing of the past, the material could prove useful in other, more sustainable ways. A new study, for example, has shown that the mineral could find use in the desalination of seawater. The study, … [Read more...] about How coal could help desalinate seawater in an eco-friendly way
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Solar domes could help provide a solution to the global water crisis
We have previously written about the problem of water scarcity and some of the emerging solutions aimed at solving it. Today, we’d like to share with you yet another innovative technology that works to solve the global water crisis. The novel technology, developed by … [Read more...] about Solar domes could help provide a solution to the global water crisis
Brilliant invention provides light and drinking water at almost no cost
The Lexus Design Award 2021 has announced the finalists for this year. Amongst the cream of the crop is Henry Glogau’s ingenious contraption: a skylight that uses free sources of energy to light homes at night and distill seawater into safe drinking water. This no-cost, clean … [Read more...] about Brilliant invention provides light and drinking water at almost no cost
Researchers solve key desalination efficiency mystery
Desalination is the process of removing salt and other chemicals from water to make it potable. It holds immense promise for providing clean water in the future as we face dwindling fresh water supplies for a growing population. For years, inconsistent efficiency in … [Read more...] about Researchers solve key desalination efficiency mystery
New reusable material makes saltwater drinkable in just 30 minutes
Access to clean, freshwater is a growing challenge for many communities. Finding scalable desalination technologies to turn our world’s abundant saltwater into a drinkable resource would eliminate water shortages in many areas of the globe, but turning seawater into freshwater is … [Read more...] about New reusable material makes saltwater drinkable in just 30 minutes