Desalination

As warm weather is fast approaching, it is common for the news to report the benefits of staying hydrated. The article starts off with a personal experience of dehydration from the author. I think everyone has experienced the effects of dehydration at least once. These symptoms include headaches, dry and sticky mouth, loss of concentration and memory. The author compares it to feeling like a lead balloon. The benefits of good hydration, which mainly comes from water, includes defense against…

Dehydration simply means decrease of water or fluid in the body, it occurs when we use lose more fluid or water than we intake daily and our body have no enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. We lose water every day in the form of sweat, urine, and stool. Along with the water, small amounts of salts are also lost. When we lose too much water we may be dehydrated. In some cases, severe dehydration may lead to death. Sweating is the body’s natural way to release excess…

Most people know virtually nothing about almost every possible topic, and it could be easily included that most people don't know the fact that there are merely 200 plant species in the tundra, Earth's coldest terrain. The tundra is not what most people believe it is, for reasons such as misinformation, disbelief (the tundra is that amazing) and many more. First of all, there is higher biological production in water than on land (and there is life in the tundra), and second of all, the tundra is…

April 25th, 2014 in Flint, Michigan the city switched its water supply. When switching the water supply, lead and debris began to seep into the drinking water. Almost instantly the majority of citizens in poverty started to complain about the water. The city and state officials began to deny that anything was wrong with the water supply. Yet the water had an odd smell, looked discolored, and had a funny taste. When the city and state officials finally acknowledged the problem in 2015 they went…

We all know that tap water is infested with all sorts of contaminants, ad due to this reason our health is in danger. Therefore, the best thing we can do in order to consume a healthy water at all times is to install a water filter. A whole house device is definitely one of the best choices we could make. For those who want to get a unit like this but do not know what model to choose, here is a top 3 best under-sink water filters. 1. APEC Water ROES-50 GPD Essence Reverse Osmosis With this…

In a world where access and portability are the number one requirement for most resources or novelties, it would seem a debate has risen in the wake of progress. Bottled water or tap water, and which is better for the world. Hands down, bottled water is the clear choice here, it is healthy, portable, exportable, and most importantly accessible to everyone. Around the world tap water is sparsely available to the people who need it.“783 million people do not have access to clean water and almost 2…

How can water filters solve the world’s future drinking problem? The world’s future drinking water is threatened by contaminated agents. It means that there are many impurities in water source which can not be used for cooking, drinking or any daily purposes. In fact, Vietnamese companies can improve this issue by manufacturing water filters. It is a great way to provide an easier access for people to safe water, enhance their health as well as protect the environment. Moreover, water filter…

The Aquabot Elite is a great automatic pool cleaner, which will keep you inground pool clean, with minimum effort. This unit costs about $1,200, a rather high price, considering the fact that the average pool cleaner costs about $800. However, this is a good investment, as you will no longer have to clean your pool manually or pay someone to do it for you. Moreover, by using a rootic cleaner, you will extend the life of your pool's main filtration system. If we've got your atention, keep on…

Destabilizing Desiccation Circumstances in the Coachella Valley “Long ago, the Coachella Valley held ephemeral lakes and later an abundance of artesian wells. Now it is one of the driest places in North America, getting only 3 to 4 inches of rain every year. But it's also one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. The valley's population has surged from 1,000 in the early 1900s to about 500,000 today -- and is expected to soar to 812,000 by 2035” (Krieger Paragraph 6). Drought affects…

I pause for breath. Looking around, I take in the expansive beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park. I consume all that I can from the landscape, taking in the wonders as I descend the trail. I drink in the rich view before starting again at a pace much slower than in years past. Though my body has deteriorated with age, my passion has not. This is my last run here for a while. Tomorrow, I will catch my flight to California to attend my 50th class reunion at Pitzer College. The year is 2071. On…