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We tried Singapore's sewage beer. What can we learn from their water recycling story?

Albert Han Ashley Jiang

August 16, 2022 |

Context |

Documentary |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Singapore

Singapore uses wastewater recycling to generate what it calls NEWater to address the country’s water shortage. The government funded program involves processing waste water to filter out debris, bacteria, and viruses and using reverse osmosis to create water that is safe for drinking. NEWater currently meets 40% of the country’s water needs, mostly for industrial purposes, but a small portion is used for drinking, including a partnership with a local brewery that created NEWBrew, a beer made from recycled drinking water.

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Catching Crabs in a Suffocating Sea

Julia Rosen

March 01, 2022 |

Hakai Magazine |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Newport, Oregon

Frances Chan, a researcher at Oregon State University first came across hypoxia or dangerously low-levels of oxygen in the ocean in Oregon back in 2002. To better understand the issue and empower crab fishers whose livelihoods suffered as a result, he helped develop "small, low-cost oxygen sensors" that fit into their crab pots and read the levels of oxygen in water in real time as they fish. This year, 38 instruments were sent out on eight boats, and with time, the information could help fishers adapt.

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One Navajo community finally gets electricity after more than 10 years. It's still waiting for water.

Shannon Mullane

October 02, 2022 |

The Colorado Sun |

Text |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Navajo Nation, United States, San Juan County, Utah

Through a complex network of indigenous, governmental, religious and community resources, the Westwater community finally has electricity after a 20-year journey to bring the much-needed resource to the community.

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Record Heat Waves And Droughts Can't Dry Up This Native Garden In Phoenix

Gabriel Pietrorazio

October 10, 2022 |

Next City |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

To tend their urban garden in extreme heat, the healthcare clinic Native Health of Phoenix partners with two nonprofits, Keep Phoenix Beautiful and the Salt River Project, to use flood irrigation techniques built on Huhugam agricultural practices and canals. Every other week during the hottest months 1,600 gallons of water flow through the garden and drain out.

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The Hydroponics Revolution

Sam Judah

February 06, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: England, London

Hydroponics works by growing plants in water without soil, fields or farms. Across the globe, this method is already being implemented as a more cost-effective way of growing food. Farmers and scientists are debating whether it will be the method of farming in the future.

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Protecting the Rio Grande Basin's dwindling water

Marty Schladen

November 16, 2014 |

El Paso Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Elephant Butte, New Mexico

The El Paso Times reports from the heart of the Rio Grande Basin - where drought has led to dramatic decreases in water supply, and serious changes in management of river resources are called for - on how the region plans to tackle the effects of climate change. Citizens work to increase water regulations and frugality in order to find a solution to the dwindling water problem.

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Montana waters test negative for mussels

Rob Zolman

December 19, 2018 |

Valley Journal |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Helena, Montana

In Montana last year, Fish Wildlife and Parks has worked with stakeholders across the state, running 35 watercraft stations that inspected over 100,000 boats. Meanwhile, the agency has coordinated with other organizations to educate the public about invasive aquatic species. At least in part thanks to these efforts, no new invasive mussel introductions were found last year.

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Western Water Managers Bet On Cloud Seeding, Despite Gaps In Science

Luke Runyon

January 29, 2019 |

KUNC |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Wolcott, Colorado

In the American Southwest, state water managers have been investing for decades in weather modification programs, otherwise known as "cloud seeding." Colorado River Basin states recently agreed to expand that effort, hoping to build crucial snowpack. But some scientists are skeptical that cloud seeding can produce reliable supplies, citing huge data gaps.

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Santa Fe restaurants work to reduce water waste

Teya Vitu

March 28, 2019 |

The Santa Fe New Mexican |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Restaurants can reduce water consumption by changing employee behavior and installing new technology, such as faucet aerators, water submeters, and high-efficiency toilets. When Santa Fe conducted voluntary water-usage audits at 31 restaurants, officials discovered that most restaurants did not have a good way to measure their water consumption, but that simple fixes could track and cut water usage.

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Santa Fe looks to expand rebates for water-saving efforts

Robert Nott

May 18, 2019 |

The Santa Fe New Mexican |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

In Sante Fe, residents can get a rebate on their water bill for installing environmentally-friendly appliances. The program recently expanded to commercial businesses, and the city is being strategic in incentivizing hotels, restaurants, and other businesses to use the program. Water saved will help local projects such as construction of affordable housing.

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