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Detroit, MI:
New Book Tells Flint Water Saga
The doctor at Flint's Hurley Medical Center who helped reveal the Flint water contamination has written a book that goes on sale today.
Doctor Mona Hanna-Attisha's book is entitled, 'What the Eyes Don't See, A story of Crises, Resistance and Hope in an American City.'
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How schools and communities nationwide are reacting to the Flint water crisis
The most cost-effective solution might be to put filters on school taps designated for drinking and cooking – so long as they are certified and maintained.
How startup CDx wants to prevent another Flint water crisis
CDx has developed a handheld analyzer that allows you to test drinking water for toxic chemicals, air for pollution levels and fruits and vegetables for pesticides.
How IoT's Buddy could help solve Flint's water crisis
IoT company Buddy seeks to use IoT for good. Their water quality demo shows how good real-time data can possibly stop the next Flint from happening.
Will the Flint Water Crisis Refocus America on Unsafe Drinking Water?
If there is one potentially positive side effect of the situation, it could be that all the media attention shines a light on the larger water infrastructure problems the U.S. faces.
Big data and algorithms are slashing the cost of fixing Flint's water crisis
A big data analysis indicates the focus on service line replacement may only go so far at fixing Flint’s water issues.
What can civil engineers do to prevent another Flint water crisis elsewhere?
So, in the aftermath of the Flint water crisis, what lessons have civil engineers learned?
Judge a book through its cover with this terahertz camera setup
What do you do if you want to peek inside a book, but you're pretty sure it'll crumble into dust if you even crack the cover a little bit? Well, nothing:..
Water Conservation Tips: 110+ Ways to Save Water
There are so many ways in which we can save water on a daily basis. These 110+ water conservation tips will show you how!
Water-energy-food: can leaders at Davos solve this global conundrum?
Huge demands for water present complicated challenges, but leaders will not resolve these kinds of interconnected risks without a systems approach
What Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers like you
What Should I Read Next? Book recommendations from readers like you. Register for free to build your own book lists
This Is Not a Picture Book: An Irreverent Illustrated Ode to Why We Read
Charming cartography for the emotional voyages on which books take us.
Infographic: Why Waste Water?
Requiring all water to be drinkable, regardless of its planned use, wastes water, energy and money. There is a better way.
Empathy by the Book: How Fiction Affects Behavior
The mental calisthenics required to live inside a fictional character’s skin foster empathy for the people you meet day-to-day. And, surprisingly, not all types of reading have the same effect.
Fixing Our Broken Water Systems
The country has invested far too little in its public works, as governments at all levels have become obsessed with cutting spending.
Why a Whole House Water Filter System Is a Necessity
Water pollution has become a very significant problem, that's why filtering your household water is more of a necessity than an option these days.
Ask Well: What Diseases Can You Get from a Water Fountain?
Public drinking water fountains are less germy — and less risky — than most people might think.
7 Tips to Save on your Water Bill
7 Tips to Save on your Water Bill that anyone can do. These life hacks cover the bathroom, kitchen and more!
How much storm water is LA catching?
In this rainy year, enough water to serve more than a half-million people has already been saved to groundwater storage. But more could be saved
Is That Book Okay for Your Child to Read? 6 Tips for Busy Parents
What every parent needs to look for in the books their children bring home to read.
