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Monday, July 31, 2017

How fog is solving a water crisis in Peru

"It always seems impossible until it's done." 7/31/17

In Peru, a 'Foggy' Solution to a Water Shortage

Millions of people in Peru lack access to safe water and sewage services. But Abel Cruz GutiĆ©rrez has a solution. GutiĆ©rrez, president of the "Peruvians Without Water" association, uses an ingenious system of "fog catchers" to make water accessible to residents of Lima's low-income neighborhoods. 

Eco-Friendly DIY Homes Fit for a Hobbit

In Pembrokeshire, Wales, the cutest, handmade houses have been popping up around the county. These wee homes, made of natural, locally sourced materials and scavenged bits from the surrounding countryside, embody low-impact living. Needless to say, the Bagginses would approve.

Preserving One Square Inch of Silence

Gordon Hempton is on a personal quest to preserve silence in nature. The "sound-tracker" circles the globe recording vanishing sounds, including the most elusive one of all: silence. In 2005, Hempton resolved to find the quietest place in Washington's Hoh rainforest, itself a haven of silence. 

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