by Jenna Lee Smith Chronically insecure individuals sometimes develop hoarding tendencies as a way to gain a sense of control over their environment. They often purchase items that they don't need …
Saltwater Flows Up Mississippi River From Gulf, Contaminates Drinking Water
Saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is flowing up the Mississippi River. The saltwater flow has reached water treatment plant intakes for Plaquemines Parish, causing the drinking water to have elevated …
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Latest GE Water Filter Removes Pharmaceuticals from Drinking Water
The latest GE water filter removes 98% of five common pharmaceuticals from drinking water and ice. GE's new water filter will be available in their newest line of French door refrigerators, retailing …
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Kiribati Struggles with High Child Mortality Rate, Lack of Fresh Water
The tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati is struggling with a high child mortality rate, due largely to a lack of access to fresh water. Kiribati is comprised of 32 coral atolls spanning 1.3 …
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Water Rich vs Water Poor
The difference in lifestyles between the water rich and the water poor can be astounding. This infographic from Seametrics highlights several differences. For instance, a one-liter bottle of water …
Fracking Chemicals Can Migrate Thousands of Feet Through Natural Fractures
A new report by researchers at Duke University found that chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing can migrate thousands of feet through natural fractures. Analyses of shallow groundwater samples found …
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