The Weekly Dive #28
Watch our Oceanside Chat with Giulio Boccaletti. Machine learning reveals a new theoretical phase of Hydrogen.The world's first 3D-printed fish fillets are here. The world's largest hydrogen-electric zero-emission aircraft too. Will Sarni is raising $100M for water tech investments. Georgia Military College creates a water tech degree program. Researchers found 20,800 antibiotic-resistant genes in clouds. Long-banned PCB pollutants have been found in the deepest places on Earth. This week, we are highlighting Kyle Stephan, one of HydroDAO's key advisors. Learn about his impressive background and why he is passionate about water.
Your weekly Bonus - American's most endangered rivers of 2023...
This week's quote:
A raindrop is a tiny messenger, delivering hope from the heavens
Watch Our Last Oceanside Chat!
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For the last 20 years, Giulio's work has been at the intersection of geophysical and ecological science, public policy, and business strategy. Water security and our relationship with Earth's climate are particular interests of his.
What's New with Water Innovations?
The world's largest hydrogen-electric, propulsion-powered zero-emission aircraft
Alaska Airlines partners with ZeroAvia to retrofit a hydrogen-electric propulsion system into a Bombardier Q400.
Israeli firm 'Steakholder' finally produces world's first 3D-printed fish fillets
The world’s first 3D bio-printed cultivated fish product engineered with customized bio-inks.
Plastic-eating backyard fungi boosts hopes for a solution to the recycling crisis
Scientists successfully used backyard mould to break one of the world's most stubborn plastics.
Smart Buoys keep watch on Lake Erie’s water quality, help Cleveland’s economy
A network of sensors is about to be redeployed and expanded.
What's New in the Industry?
New $100m water tech fund eyes first close in Q3
The new vehicle is the brainchild of veteran water investor, general partner, and HydroDAO's friend Will Sarni.
GMC launching water tech degree program
Georgia Military College last week announced the launch of a new degree program designed to develop a pipeline of certified wastewater treatment operators.
EY Joins SWAN To Accelerate Sustainability In The Smart Water Sector
EY has joined SWAN - the leading global networking hub for the smart water sector.
SUEZ and ONAS sign €200m public-private partnership
This is the first public-private partnership in the Tunisian water industry which will be financed by the World Bank.
What's New in the Science?
Researchers sampled fluffy clouds and found 20,800 copies of antibiotic-resistance genes
"This is the first study to show that clouds harbor antibiotic-resistance genes of bacterial origin in concentrations comparable to other natural environments."
Scientists Are Alarmed as Sea Surface Temperatures Hit Uncharted Territory
Temperatures maintain record-breaking highs, pushing the oceans into uncharted territory.
Physicists Discover a Strange New Theoretical Phase of Hydrogen
Their shape morphed from spheres stacked like oranges to something that resembled eggs.
Long-Banned Pollutants Are Even in The Deepest Place on Earth, Study Reveals
The presence of PCBs emphasizes a crucial fact: No place on Earth is free from pollution.
Kyle is the VP of Solar Water Farms at GivePower. GivePower is dedicated to bringing renewable energy to the world by increasing access to solar power in communities without the means to build this infrastructure themselves. With a recent focus on productive and impactful end uses of solar power Give Power is turning their attention to water.
Previously, Kyle has developed businesses in water technology companies including desalination systems, water purification, and marine systems. As President of Katadyn Desalination LLC, Kyle cultivated Kaizen culture, implementing 5S and LEAN manufacturing processes to increase sales by building brand awareness, expanding into new and emergent markets, and positively impacting profitability.
Thank you Kyle for your leadership and passion for water and for your support to our HydroDAO community.
What's in the Future?
American Rivers Announces America's Most Endangered Rivers Of 2023
This year’s list underscores how health and safety are threatened by climate change, pollution, dams, and other threats to rivers. Communities of color and Tribal Nations are disproportionately impacted by these threats.
