The Weekly Dive #24
The world's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry gets operational. Cape Fear is suing DuPont as its plant has been discharging PFAS for the past several years. Climate costs could wipe out profits for half of the world's largest livestock companies. Biden-Harris administration announces $775M for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades. NASA finds that oceans have risen over 3.5 inches over the past 30 years. A US scientist gets ready to live for 100 days underwater. Researchers stir volcanic H2O at 0 degree celsius. This week, we are highlighting Travis Loop, one of HydroDAO's key advisors. Learn about his impressive background and why he is passionate about water.
Your weekly Bonus - Rising seas may cut off millions of Americans this century
This week's quote:
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
What's New with Our Portfolio Companies?
374Water is changing the way the world sees waste
Kokomo’s own and Howard County-based Merrell Bros. has joined forces with startup 374WATER to change the way the world sees waste through a new invention.
What's New with Water Innovations?
'MF Hydra': World's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry gets operational
The 82.4-meter-long ferry can carry up to 300 passengers and 80 vehicles and decrease its yearly carbon emissions by up to 95%.
VODA.ai partners with Arcadis for lead pipe prediction
Arcadis U.S. will work with VODA.ai to support AI-based lead pipe predictions.
From Israel to Nicaragua: New algae control projects around the globe
Utilities have opted for LG Sonic’s technology for eco-friendly algal bloom monitoring and control.
As flooding increases, these cities are designed to work with, not against the water
These vulnerable urban areas are looking to work with water by including it into the fabric of the city.
What's New in the Industry?
CFPUA sues DuPont and related companies to stop financial restructuring
The Chemours Fayetteville Works plant has been discharging PFAS into the Cape Fear for the past several years.
Climate costs could ‘wipe out’ profits for half world’s largest livestock companies
FAIRR’s Climate Risk Tool estimates a $23.7 billion total decrease in earnings in 2030.
US$107B Global Metering Market Opportunity By 2030
We are seeing water meters undergoing unprecedented technological change and market disruption.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $775M Investment
Nearly half of funding available as grants for critical water infrastructure projects.
What's New in the Science?
NASA Assessment Finds Sea Levels Have Risen Over 9 Centimeters in Just 30 Years
It probably comes as no surprise to people living in low-lying coastal regions, but sea waters are rising by large, measurable amounts.
US Scientist to Live Underwater For 100 Days in Record-Breaking Experiment
Being trapped in a small box deep underwater is scary but this scientist will do it on purpose.
This Surprisingly Basic Technology Might Rid Our Water of Microplastics
Unlike previous techniques, their method can remove both large and small microplastics.
A recipe for 'green' electronics? Stir volcanic H2O at 0 degrees celsius
Japanese researchers unearth an 'ultra-cool' recipe for green manufacturing.
Travis is the founder, producer, and host of waterloop, a nonprofit media outlet that explores water solutions through podcasts, videos, and social media content. The aim is to help water leaders discover solutions and drive change with the aim of advancing sustainability and equity.
waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet practicing solutions journalism - exploring the progress and successes in tackling water challenges in the United States. waterloop podcasts, videos, and social media content feature the people and projects creating sustainability and equity in water. While anyone interested in water can tune in, waterloop is especially for people who work in water and its connected sectors - such as utilities, government, universities, engineering firms, technology companies, and advocacy groups. The content allows the audience to become more knowledgeable leaders and creators of change in communities.
Thank you Travis for allowing access to expert information to the water industry and for your support to our HydroDAO community.
What's in the Future?
Rising Seas Threaten to Cut Off Millions of Americans This Century
In the US alone, it may affect as many as 9 to 12 million people by 2100, should the sea level rise meet the higher projections, according to the researchers
BlueSwell Info Session this Friday
We are excited to see applications coming in for Cohort IV!
If you have an early-stage bluetech startup that could benefit from our ocean industry network, market exploration, and business-model expertise, please join us for our webinar at 12pm Eastern this Friday.
