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How to Purify Water: 5 Methods for Cleaner H2O

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Clean, drinkable water is essential for our survival, but it's not always readily available. The quality of water is often compromised, leaving us vulnerable to harmful contaminants. That's where water purification methods come in. In this article, we'll explore five different techniques that can turn questionable water into safe, drinkable water. Whether you prefer the simplicity of boiling or the advanced technology of reverse osmosis, we've got you covered. Get ready to learn how to get cleaner, purer water.
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9 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics

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The scoop: Microplastics can be found in every crevice of the Earth. As they become more prevalent, they are more likely to impact human health.

Top ways to avoid microplastics:

  • Filtered tap water > bottled water.
  • Shellfish = microplastic.
  • Eat more fresh food, less takeout.

Zoom out: As the global production of plastic goes up, there will be more plastic to deal with. Research on the impact of microplastics on human health is still developing. Better to be safe than sorry.

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The wonder of whales: whales as massive carbon sinks

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whales fighting climate change

The scoop Whales accumulate carbon throughout their lifetime and die with it on the ocean floor. So they save around 33 tons of carbon from the atmosphere each.

Why it matters Today, whales number approximately 1.3 million, and conservation efforts to return them to their 4-5 million pre-whaling population could significantly reduce the greenhouse effect by lowering atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, they are constantly at threat of being hunted.

Big picture Recovering the global whale population to even half its original size is no easy feat, but we must do all in our power to multiply whale species’ populations in all of Earth’s oceans. Regardless of whether a high-tech carbon sequestration tool becomes widely available, harnessing the carbon-capturing power of these beautiful creatures will always positively enhance our atmosphere and marine ecosystems.

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