The Weekly Dive #18
The US' first grid-connected wave energy test facility is deployed. Spring and Microsoft collaborate on water innovation. Why we won't solve the climate crisis without fixing water. Fundings flowing in California, Texas, and New York. Hypnotizing footage shows 'Doomsday' Glacier is melting from below. Two new forms of salt water have been discovered and could rewrite fundamental chemistry. PFAS is found on all continents except one, Antarctica. Solar powered yachts making waves. This week, we are highlighting Udi Tirosh, one of HydroDAO's key advisors. Learn about his impressive background and why he is passionate about water.
Your weekly Bonus - What will water, climate, and pandemic preparedness look like in the future? Scientists brief the UN.
This week's quote:
“Be like water making its way through cracks. Adjust to any object in your path and you shall find a way to flow around or through it.”
— Tao Te Ching
What's New with Our Portfolio Companies?
Sigma Planning Corp. purchased 67,833 shares of 374Water, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO)
The investment fund purchased 67,833 shares of the company’s stock at approximately $192,000.
What's New with Water Innovations?
The US’s first grid-connected wave energy test facility is coming
PacWave is a US Department of Energy-funded, grid-connected, full-scale test facility for wave energy conversion technologies. It’s the first of its kind in the US, and construction is well under way.
Spring collaborates with Microsoft and Impact X on water innovation
The Impact X-Venture Studio has been launched to support entrepreneurs across Europe.
Watch the Fully Solar-Powered Yacht 'Tesla of the Seas' Travel the Ocean
Solar-powered yachts are making waves in a traditionally diesel-chugging industry.
Pew Launches Tool To Advance Marine Protected Areas In High Seas
This new tool helps decision-makers and the public zero in on priority areas for protection.
What's New in the Industry?
Liquid asset: why we won't solve the climate crisis without fixing water
Understanding the relationship between water and climate is vital to addressing the climate crisis.
Texas approves $5.7M for flood resilience project
Texas approved financial assistance through the Flood Infrastructure Fund for the City of Pasadena to improve its wastewater plants’ flood resilience.
California awards $15 million for water supply, stormwater capture projects
The state awarded funding to support stormwater capture, groundwater recharge, and water supply.
New York State approves $33M for drinking water projects
The state approved low-cost financing and grants for eight drinking water infrastructure projects.
What's New in the Science?
Hypnotizing Underwater Footage Shows Rapidly Melting Cracks Below 'Doomsday' Glacier
New footage has revealed Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is shrinking from below in a way scientists hadn't expected – with melting happening rapidly along the cracks and crevasses in its base.
Sea Ice Surrounding Antarctica Hit a New Record Low, Putting Ice Shelves at Risk
With a couple more weeks likely left in the melt season, the extent is expected to drop further before reaching its annual minimum.
Two New Forms of Salt Water Could Rewrite Fundamental Chemistry
Two newly discovered forms of frozen salt water could help scientists resolve the Solar System's ice-encrusted moons' mystery.
'Forever Chemicals' Have Been Found in Animals on Every Continent Except One
Animals are contaminated with hazardous forever chemicals on every continent except Antarctica.
Udi resides in Tel-Aviv by the shores of the Mediterranean Sea where he is an executive and entrepreneur in advanced technology focusing on breakthrough water desalination and treatment technologies.
He founded and headed the Water Reuse Business Unit at IDE Technologies – leading the business case for advanced methods of membranal purification of treated wastewater. He later led the Product Management team at Fluence Corp. (ASE: FLC), promoting market adaptation for new membrane-based products for sewage treatment and seawater desalination. Udi has implemented advanced water technology pilot installations and water treatment projects in China, Philippines, India, Spain, Taiwan, Norway and USA.
Thank you Udi for your work and leadership improving the access to quality water around the world and for your support to our HydroDAO community.
What's in the Future?
Scientists Brief UNGA on Water, Climate, and Pandemic Preparedness
The briefings contribute to the UN 2023 Water Conference in March and the SDG Summit in September 2023, as well as to several negotiating processes related to transformation currently underway in the UNGA.
