The Weekly Dive #43
Take a look at the map to see where water is running out around the globe. Wind-propelled two-winged ship sets sail. Researchers turn fog into water. Graphene has a game changer in the field of nanofiltration. The EPA launches nationwide monitoring data on 29 PFAS and lithium. BP invests in green hydrogen startup. Bosch enters the water market with green hydrogen water treatment. 25% of the global population is facing extreme water stress. Microplastics could trigger inflammation in human brain cells. July was the hottest month since 1880. This week, we are highlighting Karen Meidlinger, one of HydroDAO's leading members.
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This week's quote:
A shimmering lake reflects the beauty around it, reminding us to reflect on our own inner beauty
Partner Update from The Water Council
The Water Council has many events coming up.
NSF Resiliency Innovation Engine Roadshows: Aug. 31 in Milwaukee and Sept. 7 in Madison
WAVE: Accessible & Impactful Water Stewardship (webinar): Sept. 6
Water Leaders Summit: Sept. 13 & 14 in Milwaukee
What's New with Water Innovations?
Shipping giants’ wind-propelled two-winged ship sets sail
Cargill, BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Yara Marine Technologies partnered up to decarbonize cargo vessels in the maritime industry by up to 30 percent.
Researchers turn fog into clean water
The technology, developed in Zurich, can collect drinking water from the air even in regions with heavy air pollution.
Gradiant launches an end-to-end digital solutions provider for the water industry
This new entity aims to drive cost savings across the water value chain.
Graphene membranes, a game changer to disrupt the world water market
The patented technology provides nanofiltration with a fraction of the energy consumption.
What's New in the Industry?
EPA releases initial nationwide monitoring data on 29 PFAS and Lithium
First of 12 sets of data to be released through 2026, this information further builds upon EPA actions to address PFAS in drinking water.
Green Hydrogen Startup Advanced Ionics Raises $12.5 Million
The financing was led by energy giant bp’s venture arm bp Ventures.
Green Hydrogen Water Treatment – Bosch Enters The Water Market
Bosch is expanding its business to include water treatment technology.
Interior makes $195M available for drought, climate resiliency projects
The Department of the Interior is opening three funding opportunities.
What's New in the Science?
25 Countries, Housing One-quarter of the Population, Face Extremely High Water Stress
Here, we dive deep into what’s causing growing water stress — and which countries and regions will be impacted the most.
Microplastics Could Trigger Inflammation in Human Brain Cells
Evidence suggests microplastics in our blood are likely capable of crossing our mammalian brain-blood barrier.
Here’s where water is running out in the world — and why
A growing population and rising temperatures will strain the world’s freshwater supplies over the next 30 years.
NASA says July was the hottest month on record since 1880
“The situation we are witnessing now is the demonstration that climate change is out of control.”
Karen is the Director of Digital Innovation at Evoqua Water Technologies. Passionate about science and technology and how these can be harnessed in order to make the world a better place, she is a hands-on, results-oriented science PhD/MBA business executive.
Karen is recognized for a strategic and focused approach to leading new and complex projects to successful delivery. She has extensive expertise in alliance management, business development, corporate development, digital business transformation, early customer development, ecosystem development, innovation management and venture investment for startups through Fortune 50 companies.
Thank you Karen for your leadership and passion for water innovations and solutions, and for your support to our HydroDAO community.
What's in the Future?
NASA's Lunar Thermal Mapper to find hotspots of lunar water
In 2024, the search for water-rich areas on the Moon is likely to gain pace.
