water
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An Alkaline Water Brand Is Making People Seriously Ill in Nevada, Officials Say
A brand of alkaline water is likely sickening people in Nevada, federal and local health officials say. At least 11 people in the state have come down with varying symptoms, including serious liver injury, after drinking “Real Water” products. People are being advised not to drink the stuff, while one family has since filed a…
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The Dirty Truth About Turning Seawater Into Drinking Water
As countries in the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere struggle to find enough freshwater to meet demand, they’re increasingly turned to the ocean. Desalination plants, located in 177 countries, can help turn seawater into freshwater. Unfortunately, these plants also produce a lot of waste ” more waste, in fact, than water for people to drink.
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L’Oreal Wants to Save the Planet by Changing How We Wash Our Hair
While consumer electronics companies tend to dominate CES, makeup brand L’Oreal has carved out a neat little niche for itself at the show. From augmented reality makeup lines to wearable UV and pH sensors, the company always has something up its sleeve when it comes to beauty tech. This year, the L’Oreal is launching a…
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Wall Street’s New Water Market Is the Latest Sign We’re Headed Toward a Mad Max Future
We need water to cook and wash our bodies and clothes, and especially to drink — without it, we can’t live. Despite this, Wall Street traders are going to start betting on it as a commodity.