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11/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Debunking some of the most common water survival myths

Water is one of the most important items you will need for survival, but it is often the first thing that everyone runs out of. Drinking water in the wilderness may also be challenging because people continue to follow dangerous water survival myths — and this article aims to debunk them. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Water […]

10/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A guide to knowing how much water you should be drinking every day

How much water should you be drinking every day? The amount of water every person needs depends on several factors: weight, age, and activity level. Here is a guide to calculate how much water you should be drinking every day based on your own needs. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) In general, women should drink about nine […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Water intake: Do you know how much you need every day?

Drinking at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water a day (which is equivalent to two liters) has always been the recommended amount of water you should be drinking. However, this is only a general recommendation because the amount of water a person should drink in a day depends on his/her needs. There are three factors […]

08/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More natural pollution solutions: Enzymes from horse radish found to effectively remove phenols from polluted waters

Scientists continue to search for more natural solutions to address water pollution. A group of scientists aimed to find an eco-friendly, economical, and effective biological way of removing phenolic compounds in water polluted by industrial wastes. In their study, which was published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, the researchers […]

08/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Breaking down water pollutants in water, naturally: Simple method uses vitamin C, green LED light and a catalyst

Water pollution is on the rise globally. However, available methods that destroy pollutants in water use expensive and complex high-power lasers. That is – until a team of scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) developed a new method that easily and cost-effectively breaks down stubborn pollutants in water. Their method – which could very well be […]

07/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are you drinking enough water? Strategies to stay properly hydrated

Getting more physically active can help enhance your overall health and fitness, as well as reduce your risk for a lot of chronic illnesses. In any physical activity, proper hydration is a must. It is important to drink the right amount of fluids before, during, and after physical activity to provide the body with the fluids it […]

06/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Unique savanna in Brazil is being converted into cropland, losing biodiversity and endangering river basins that provide hydroelectric power

The Cerrado, a unique savanna in Brazil, is at risk of losing biodiversity because it’s being converted into cropland, as well as due to overall inefficient management, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology. It’s also the only savanna in the world with perennial rivers that provide hydroelectric power, which means […]

06/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Wetlands reduce nitrate pollution in rivers and streams five times more efficiently than land-based mitigation strategies

Nitrate pollution comes from the nitrate used in crop fertilizers that goes to rivers and streams through drainage systems and agricultural ditches. High concentrations of nitrate in rivers and streams can be toxic to ecosystems and human health, as they may contaminate drinking water. As a result, a team of researchers from the University of […]

04/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Even low-level lead exposure can put you at HIGH risk for heart disease

Even low-level lead exposure can increase your risk of developing heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Public Health. In the study, exposure to lead was found to have contributed to more than 400,000 deaths of adults in the U.S. every year. Moreover, the estimate includes 256,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular […]

02/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Plastic pollution is threatening fish populations and the fishing industry in Central America

Plastic pollution is posing a threat to fish populations and fishing industry in Central America as a fisherman discovered plastics and other discarded materials, such as bottle caps, bits of plastic, a mangle comb, and a cigarette lighter, in the stomach of a mahi-mahi or also known as dolphinfish. The fisherman, who was on a […]

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