It can get pretty hot in Afghanistan and Iraq during the summer months. 120 degrees Fahrenheit hot. And for the nearly 200,000 US troops stationed in the Middle East, staying hydrated is a real challenge, but what can be even more grueling is finding clean water. That's why GLOBAL Integrated Security, a defense and national security organization, has developed the Tactical … [Read more...] about The Water of War – Tactical Water Purification Systems
Stockholm Junior Water Prize: A Different Class of Science Competition
Do you remember the popular projects that high school students entered into science fairs which included exhibits such as the evolution of trees and plants, the formation of rain clouds or the path of lava flowing from a volcanic eruption? Content was a vital part of your exhibit, but if you had a functional mobile presentation, that made a tremendous impression among your … [Read more...] about Stockholm Junior Water Prize: A Different Class of Science Competition
New Jersey American Water Announces Tap for Tap Contest Winners
New Jersey American Water recently announced the winners of its “Tap For Tap” contest, in which New Jersey K-8 students wrote and performed original songs proclaiming the greatness of tap water. The entries in the contest were judged by how well the song lyrics and dance routien extolled the benefits of tap water. You can see these videos and more at New Jersey American … [Read more...] about New Jersey American Water Announces Tap for Tap Contest Winners
Ron Swanson Wants You to Grow a Beard (and Save Water)
NBC's Thursday night block of comedy is home to one of the most magnificent mustaches ever seen on television. That mustache, of course, belongs to the character of Ron Swanson, head of the Parks Department in Pawnee, Indiana, on the sitcom Parks and Recreation. Swanson, played in real life by actor Nick Offerman, is a burly stereotype of masculinity and creator of the Swanson … [Read more...] about Ron Swanson Wants You to Grow a Beard (and Save Water)
Charity Tuesday: Give Clean Water
For $100, you can provide clean water to one family in need, for a lifetime, through Give Clean Water (GCW) - a California-based, non-profit organization that partners with local community organizations in Fiji to install water filters for families in need of clean water. The filter - called the "Point One Filter" - attaches to a 5-gallon bucket and removes more than 99.99 … [Read more...] about Charity Tuesday: Give Clean Water
