by Liam Smith | January 17, 2024 | Environment, Climate Change, Drinking Water, History, Location, Water
We are starting a series on interesting lakes around the world, their histories, and why they are important. First up, Lake Baikal TLDR Version: Lake Baikal (Russia): Known as the world’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake Baikal contains approximately 20% of the...
by Liam Smith | October 19, 2023 | Drinking Water, Environment, Health, History, Industrial Pollution, Industrial Wastewater, Water
How the US EPA Determines Maximum Contamination Limits in Water, Demystifying the Process Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for the health and well-being of individuals and communities. To ensure the quality of our water supply, the...
by Liam Smith | September 7, 2023 | Energy, Environment, History, Industrial Pollution, Labor, Location, Wastewater
India has one of the world’s fastest growing economies. In the middle of rapid industrialization, India’s economy is well on its way to harnessing the power of the world’s largest population. By converting poor and rural workers into low-wage low-skill workers in...
by Liam Smith | September 7, 2023 | Cancer, Environment
Yttrium is a rare earth metal with an atomic number of 39 and the chemical symbol Y. It is a transition metal on the periodic table and possesses a metallic silver luster. It is ductile and moderately reactive and also has a high melting point. Yttrium is never found...
by Liam Smith | September 7, 2023 | Environment, Location, Water
California’s watersheds play a critical role in shaping the state’s water resources, ecosystems, and communities. From the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the sun-soaked deserts of the south, California’s diverse watersheds are vital to its...
by Liam Smith | August 22, 2023 | Environment, Industrial Pollution
Nickel Mining By Alexander DiRezza Predicted and active increases in nickel demand have incentivized mining companies in locating and harvesting new and known nickel reserves to prepare for future needs. The International Energy Agency expects Indonesia, the...
