Drinking water has become a big problem in the United States, especially in rural areas where residents can’t afford to purchase their own.But for Jennifer Pritzker, a 16-year-old from Tampa, Florida, the problem isn’t limited to bottled water.She’s been using her car as a makeshift drinking fountain for about three months, but she says it’s […]
Drinking water filters are a great way to help protect the environment and ensure the health of communities.However, they also pose the risk of introducing microbes into drinking water sources and possibly triggering illness.This article is part of the Climate News Network’s partnership with World Food Programme.We are publishing other articles by World Food Program […]
Drinking water filtrators, plastic straw recycling, and straw collection are the three major areas where California is pushing to ban the use or disposal of plastic water bottles, cups, and other reusable products.While California has yet to pass a law banning these practices, several other states have already done so.California is also pushing for a […]
Drinking water filters can protect you against the risks of the bacteria that cause diabetes, a new study has found.The study, led by scientists at Imperial College London, compared a range of filter technologies, and found that water filters could reduce the risk of developing the disease by between 30% and 70%.The research was published […]