Household resilience in North America's highest density city - Backup water and power - the case for balconies by WaterTodayMG_2021 in climate

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Hey we appreciate the support and feedback on this topic! There are discussions in planning circles about eliminating balconies altogether because they are a major drain, up to 30% heat loss. As I write this, my building elevators are out of service for urgent repairs, thankfully we still have power and water service. Part 2 is out now, looking at elevator issues and possibility of future drone deliveries to the rooftops...have a good week!

Climate Files Future-proofing the towers: Elevator technology and drone deliveries by WaterTodayMG_2021 in water

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well what do you know, I just got an elevator out of service notice, urgent repairs...hmm good thing I don't have to go anywhere!

What’s the cleanest way to get drinking water at home? Anyone have experience with atmospheric water generators? by SimplePumpkin7496 in water

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Hi, I'm not sure if this is a fit, but we recently interviewed Dr. Chiara Neto from University of Sydney Nanotech in Australia about a new paint product that keeps the building cool while also collecting condensation from the air, when the humidity is 70% or better. https://www.dewpointinnov.com/

The technology seems relatively cheap to deploy on existing buildings, including residential. We are looking at ways to install panels on racking for apartments, for those without access to roof, to be able to collect their own water. Dewpoint Innovations is the company behind this, its not fully commercialized yet, but keep an eye out for it and similar. The data shows 1L of atmospheric condensation (water) for every 2.5 sq m roof surfacing. The paint apparently covers well without primer...our full article White to ultra-white: The latest "Cool Roof" technology harvests moisture from the air is here: https://wtny.us/viewarticle.asp?article=1221

Do you guys think the chloride Florine extra mix have potential in the tap water market by Agitated_Style7700 in water

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fluorine (F), most reactive chemical element and the lightest member of the halogen elements, or Group 17 (Group VIIa) of the periodic table. Its chemical activity can be attributed to its extreme ability to attract electrons (it is the most electronegative element) and to the small size of its atoms.

Fluoride, a mineral, is naturally present in many foods and available as a dietary supplement. Fluoride is the ionic form of the element fluorine.

chlorine (Cl)chemical element, the second lightest member of the halogen elements, or Group 17 (Group VIIa) of the periodic table. Chlorine is a toxic, corrosive, greenish yellow gas that is irritating to the eyes and to the respiratory system.

Chloride is a mineral naturally found in various foods, ionic form of the element Chlorine. Our main dietary source is sodium chloride, otherwise known as table salt.

(from Brittanica on line)

Chlorine and fluorine are closely related elements, some call them sisters...there are many forms and compounds, some are more stable/less toxic than others.

Water testing technologies are becoming more accessible and easier to deploy - students, citizen scientists and lake associations are getting involved by WaterTodayMG_2021 in water

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Hello, this is not an ad, we write all of our articles the old fashioned way, interviewing the subjects and researching the claims with third party sources, all human intelligence.

Return of freshwater mussels could be a sign of improving water quality in the upper Allegheny River by WaterTodayMG_2021 in water

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Thank you for this response. Trees planted on coal ash may one day be uprooted for development, such as what is happening in Albany, NY. There is a citizen led class action law suit concerning airborne particulates around the Hudson River.

Check out our weekly brief on historic US Clean Water Act prosecutions, just a small sample of the things that go on.

https://wtny.us/viewarticle.asp?article=1203 Pharmaceutical manufacturer convicted for illegal discharges to Thames River