Can planting a trillion trees reverse the damage of climate change?

[ad_1] Restoration ecologist Karen Holl explains why it’s not that simple. Last year there was some very encouraging research that found there is room for an extra 0.9 billion hectares of canopy cover which could store 205 gigatonnes of carbon. The researchers wrote that this wasn’t “just one of our climate change solutions, it is […]

How Does Reverse Osmosis Really Work?

[ad_1] There are many applications for the process. I decided to cover this one first and whole house reverse osmosis last. Since wastewater treatment is the first stop on a long journey that finally ends up in your home. The porous membranes in RO systems are the only active component. They are basically filters. They […]

Why Pay $10,000 For a Whole House Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System?

[ad_1] Companies producing and selling reverse osmosis units tout the systems abilities as the greatest innovation in filtration history and claim that no home can afford to be without one. As with other “snake oil salesmen” throughout history, the makers of reverse osmosis water filtration systems claims are grossly overstated. Reverse osmosis units simply do […]

Reverse Osmosis: Industrial Applications – Not Just for Drinking Water

[ad_1] Reverse osmosis equipment has been used for many years to purify drinking water. It is used all over the world to desalinate seawater and bring fresh water to those with limited or no access to it. There are even household versions of reverse osmosis equipment to purify well water before it’s fed into the […]

Why Reverse Osmosis Home Systems Are Impractical For the Typical Family

[ad_1] Reverse osmosis home systems are impractical for a number of reasons. Yes, I know that Tiger Woods has one, but he can afford it. Most people simply do not need the added expense. Of course, the type of water purification system that you need depends on the quality of your source. Wells and springs […]