Which Water Filter Pitchers Filter PFAS? How to Check
It’s boom time for water filters, ever since the EPA announced that as many as 10 percent of US water systems may have unsafe levels of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” in the water. Lead pipes are still all over the place, even if they’re no longer in Flint, Michigan, as of July 2025. […]
How to Design with the Rain: Architectural Strategies for Rainwater Collection across Climates
Rocksplit House / Cometa Architects. Image © Dimitris Kleanthis Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035353/how-to-design-with-the-rain-architectural-strategies-for-rainwater-collection-across-climates As climate variability intensifies, extreme storms are becoming more frequent in some regions while water scarcity deepens in others. Architects are increasingly pressed to reconsider how buildings engage with rainfall as an environmental force and a design […]
Views on How to Foster Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Action
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) integrates gender perspectives into its initiatives, aligning with global frameworks like the UN’s 2030 Agenda (SDG 5 – Gender Equality). The WMO Policy on Gender Equality, introduced in 2007 and revised in 2015, promotes gender equality within WMO and establishes progress mechanisms. The WMO Gender Action Plan was approved by […]
Ed Davey knows how to have fun. But can the Lib Dems get serious? – POLITICO
“Health and social care will be a top issue at the next election, and people who think otherwise haven’t read their history books, they haven’t looked at election day, over the last 30, 40, 50 years,” he argues. “If you look across Parliament and outside, the Tories are nowhere, they’ve got no credibility. They don’t […]
How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out
Stoiber and her colleagues at EWG keep an eye on the consumer-grade water filtration systems available in the US. The organization’s tests have found that common pitcher filters from brands such as Brita and Berkey do not all remove PFAS equally well. But some do an excellent job, based on EWG’s tests, including the pitcher […]
How to protect your pipes from bursting using household items
As we brace for this weekend’s arctic blast, we want to make sure you know how to protect your pipes from the freezing temperatures. If you’re scrambling to find a quick solution to insulating your pipes, all you need are three household items: a thick towel, duct tape, and a plastic bag. “Just to prevent […]
Shark attacks: Expert’s advice on how to coexist in NZ waters this summer
“It’s just tragic. It’s the worst thing that can happen to a family, a person, or a community,” said shark expert Dr Riley Elliott. “While shark attacks are statistically improbable, they are always tragic and should not be undermined.” Kahukore-Dixon’s death was different from the other recent fatal attacks, as it happened in the remote […]
Experts share how to keep pipes from freezing as temperatures plunge this winter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — While it’s not looking like we’ll get a white Christmas in the Tennessee Valley this year, that doesn’t mean we won’t see freezing temperatures. And if your not prepared for these sub-freezing temperatures, your pipes could burst. Here’s how to prevent that from happening. We spoke with Elder’s ACE Hardware, who tells […]
Here’s How to Level-up Indoor Pools with Daylight Solutions
© Marcel Rickli Photography Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1022632/heres-how-to-level-up-indoor-pools-with-daylight-solutions Water and daylight? At first glance, they seem like distant concepts: one is tangible, while the other, —though intangible—, manifests itself through its effects and perceptible qualities. Both are powerful and recurring resources in architectural design, often employed only for compositional purposes. […]
Energy expert Vaclav Smil on how to feed the world without trashing it
Here is a recipe for a thought-provoking, if not wholly appetising, snack: slice up a large tomato and pour over five or six tablespoons of your favourite cooking oil. Depending on where you got your tomato, that oil represents roughly the amount of diesel fuel needed to grow and deliver it to your plate. Bon […]