The Weekly Dive #33
You can now book the first-ever all-electric commercial flight with SAS. A desalination startup from UCLA just struck a deal with Boeing. First steps have been agreed on plastics treaty after Paris talks. Top US chemical firms to pay $1.2B in settlement for PFAS contamination. Water vs. Wastewater, do you know the difference? Microplastics have been found in every sample of water taken during the Ocean race. Iraq's oil bloom is blamed for worsening the water crisis. This week, we are highlighting Karen Frost, one of HydroDAO's key advisors. Learn about her impressive background and why she is passionate about water.
Your weekly Bonus - The Arctic may be ice-less in Summer in just 10 years.
This week's quote:
Water is the most perfect traveler, for as it travels it becomes the path itself
What's New with Water Innovations?
SAS starts taking bookings for its first ever all-electric flight
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) started taking bookings for its first-ever commercial flights on electricity-powered planes set to take flight in 2028.
This startup is zapping seawater to tackle climate change
The startup spun off from UCLA last week and already has a deal with Boeing.
True Elements Partners with AWS Marketplace
True Elements announced its state-of-the-art water intelligence SaaS on AWS.
Syracuse Water saves costs with ultrasonic technology
How ultrasonic technology cut down on copper sulfate costs for algae mitigation.
What's New in the Industry?
First steps agreed on plastics treaty after breakthrough at Paris talks
Delegates from 180 nations set out pathway to binding global agreement on tackling plastic pollution as soon as 2025.
Maryland files lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers for contamination
Two lawsuits from the state seek to recover damages from PFAS contamination.
Top US chemical firms to pay $1.2bn to settle water contamination lawsuits
Dupont, Chemours and Corteva agree on deal and 3M considering $10bn settlement.
These Companies Kept Silent About 'Forever Chemicals' For Decades
For at least 21 years, DuPont and 3M sat on some seriously concerning results.
What's New in the Science?
Microplastics found in every sample of water taken during the Ocean Race
Concentrations of plastics in round-the-world race through remote ocean environments found to be up to 18 times higher than during previous event in 2017-18.
IPCC study shows the Arctic Ocean to become ice-free by 2030s
A study forecasts the Arctic Ocean to become ice-free near mid-century in September.
Iraq’s oil boom blamed for worsening water crisis in drought-hit south
Pollution from gas flaring is also a major concern in the oil-rich but extremely dry south.
Water Vs. Wastewater: Do You Know The Difference?
The Struggle Is Real In Minnesota Where The Cost Of Cleaning Up PFAS In Wastewater Could Be Billions. Plus: A Scientist With A Solution.
Karen is responsible for economic development activities and the suite of global innovation programs for The Water Council. She leads the organization’s international efforts and works closely with their European representative to serve partners and companies in Europe and beyond.
She is an experienced connector and strong relationship builder and collaborator with the water tech and startup community. Karen also led The Water Council’s five-year engagement with the SBA’s regional innovation cluster program.
Thank you Karen for your leadership and passion for driving water innovations and for your support to our HydroDAO community.
What's in the Future?
Summer Sea Ice May Vanish From The Arctic in Just 10 Years, Scientists Warn
A lone polar bear, marooned on a shrinking slab of sea ice, has become a heart-wrenching poster child for the effects of climate change in the Arctic.
