Drinking Water
The Everglades play an important part in the water cycle of South Florida. (U.S. National Park Service)
Planet Forward Reporter | SUNY Purchase
Florida's population is growing — and so is its demand for water. What can the Sunshine State do to bolster its freshwater reserves and restore balance to its ecosystem?
George Washington University
This video is about the water crisis Flint, Michigan, is facing and a newfound moss that can absorb large amounts of lead in water.
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Using salt to deice roadways hurts our environment.
H2Know is a smart water meter that connects to an app on your mobile device. (Photo courtesy of H2Know)
Planet Forward Correspondent | Georgetown University
H2know is a smart water meter that can help U.S. residents make small changes that have a huge impact.
George Washington University
Over 2 billion people in the world do not have access to clean water daily.
George Washington University
I’m from a small town called Eastchester, New York, just north of New York City. For me, climate change could mean no more farmers' markets with my Grandmother after Sunday mass.
Director of Academic Adventures, Planet Forward
NAIROBI, Kenya - Clean water is a given in most of the US, but in Kenya fair access needs a machine like Quench.
The practice of hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a. “fracking”) is as controversial as ever across the country, with California lawmakers tightening restrictions and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo giving consideration to lifting that state’s nearly five-... Read More
By simply adding a rain water cistern catch system with sides and the bottom using rain gutters, homeowners can funnel the rain into large underground or above-ground tanks/barrels, depending on need. This innovation could work for residential and... Read More