Podcasts about safe water

Clean Wisconsin has been keeping track of the many attacks on bedrock environmental safeguards being carried out by the Trump Administration. Dozens of rules and regulations that protect our air, water, land, endangered species and more are being targeted. With so much happening in such a short time, how do you know what's important, what's just a lot of bluster, and what's even legal?  Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Brett Korte, Clean Wisconsin attorney Resources for You: Running list of attacks on environmental safeguards 1/20 Freeze All In-Progress Standards  EO - Freezes in-progress climate, clean air, clean water (including proposed limits on PFAS in industrial wastewater) and consumer protections. 1/20 Energy Emergency Declaration EO - Authorizes federal government to expedite permitting and approval of fossil fuel, infrastructure, and mining projects and circumvent Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act requirements. 1/20 Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement EO - Reverses the US' international commitment to tackling climate change and reducing pollution. 1/20 Revokes Biden Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Executive Actions EO -  Reverses U.S. commitment to fight climate change and its impacts, and protect overburdened communities. 1/20 Attacks on Clean Car Standards EO -  to stop clean car standards that required automakers to reduce tailpipe pollution from vehicles beginning in 2027. 1/20 Resumes LNG Permitting EO - Expedites Liquid Natural Gas export terminal approval over analysis finding exports raise energy costs for consumers. Attacks Climate and Clean Energy Investments from IRA and BIL EO - Freezes unspent funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and directs agencies to reassess. 1/20 Attacks NEPA Protections EO - Rescinds order requiring White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to assess environmental and community impacts and allow community input into federal infrastructure projects. 1/21 Expands Offshore Oil Drilling EO - Reopens U.S. coastlines to offshore drilling. 1/21 Terminate American Climate Corps EO - Ends all programs of the American Climate Corps, which created thousands of jobs combatting climate change and protecting and restoring public lands. 1/21 Freezes New Wind Energy Leases EO - Withdraws wind energy leasing from U.S. waters and federal lands. 1/21 Open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other Alaska Lands for Drilling EO - Reopens sensitive federal lands and waters in Alaska to drilling. 1/28 EPA's Science Advisory Panel Members Fired Memorandum - Acting EPA administrator James Payne dismisses members of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and Science Advisory Board, which provides independent expertise to the agency on air quality standards and sources of air pollution. 1/28 EPA Suspends Solar For All Grants Memorandum - The EPA halted $7 billion in contractually obligated grants for Solar For All, an Inflation Reduction Act program that delivers clean energy and lower prices to vulnerable communities 1/31 Trump administration scrubs "climate change" from federal websites Memorandum - Mentions of climate change have been removed from federal websites such the Department of Agriculture, which includes the Forest Service and climate-smart agriculture programs, and the EPA. 2/3 Trump requires removal 10 existing rules for every new rule EO - The order requires that when an agency finalizes a new regulation or guidance they identify 10 existing rules to be cut. 2/3 Interior secretary weakens public lands protections in favor of fossil fuel development Sec Order - After Trump's "Unleashing American Energy" executive order, Interior Secretary Burgum ordered the reinstatement of fossil fuel leases, opened more land for drilling, and issued orders weakening protections of public lands, national monuments and endangered species, and overturned advanced clean energy and climate mitigation strategies. 2/5 Energy secretary announces review of appliance efficiency standards Sec Order - Energy Secretary Wright ordered a review of appliance standards following Trump's Day One order attacking rules improving the efficiency of household appliances such as toilets, showerheads, and lightbulbs as part of a secretarial order intended to increase the extraction and use of fossil fuels. 2/5 Army Corps of Engineers halts approval of renewables Guidance via DOD - The Army Corps of Engineers singled out 168 projects – those that focused on renewable energy projects – out of about 11,000 pending permits for projects on private land. Though the hold was lifted, it was not immediately clear if permitting had resumed. 2/6 Transportation Department orders freeze of EV charging infrastructure program Memorandum - A Transportation Department memo ordered the suspension of $5 billion in federal funding, authorized by Congress under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, for states to build electric vehicle chargers. 2/11 SEC starts process to kill climate disclosure rule Memorandum - The acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission paused the government's legal defense of a rule requiring companies to identify the impact of their business on climate in regulatory findings. The rule was challenged in court by 19 Republican state attorneys general and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright's Liberty Energy, among others. 2/14 EPA fires hundreds of staff Memorandum - The Trump administration's relentless assault on science and career expertise at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continued today with the firing of almost 400 staff who had ‘probationary' status. 2/14 DOE issues the first LNG export authorization under new Trump administration DOE Secretary Wright issued an export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, despite a 2024 DOE report finding that unfettered LNG exports increase energy bills and climate pollution. 2/18 Trump issues order stripping independent agencies of independence EO - Trump signed an executive order stripping independent regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of their independence, moving them to submit proposed rules and final regulations for review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and granting the attorney general exclusive authority over legal interpretations of rules. The order is likely to be challenged as Congress created these agencies specifically to be insulated from White House interference. 2/19 Zeldin recommends striking endangerment finding Memorandum - After Trump's "Unleashing American Energy" executive order, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has told the White House he would recommend rescinding the bedrock justification defining six climate pollutants – carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride – as air pollution to be regulated by the Clean Air Act. 2/19 Trump administration moves to rescind all CEQ regulatory authority Rulemaking - The Trump administration has moved to rescind the Council on Environmental Quality's role in crafting and implementing environmental regulations, revoking all CEQ orders since 1977 that shape how federal agencies comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which requires the government to consider and disclose environmental impacts of its actions. 2/19 Trump directs agencies to make deregulation recommendations to DOGE EO - Trump issues executive order directing agencies to work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to make recommendations that will accelerate Trump's efforts to dismantle regulations across the federal government as part of his 10 out, 1 in policy. Among the protections likely to be in DOGE's crosshairs are those that keep polluters from ignoring environmental laws and protect clean air and water. 2/19 FEMA staff advised to scrub "changing climate" and other climate terms from documents Memorandum - A Federal Emergency Management Agency memo listed 10 climate-related words and phrases, including "changing climate," “climate resilience,” and “net zero," to be removed from FEMA documents. The memo comes after USDA workers were ordered to scrub mentions of climate change from websites. 2/21 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Director Placed on Administrative Leave Guidance - According to media reports, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin has put the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) director on administrative leave. The GGRF is a $27 billion federal financing program that addresses the climate crisis and is injecting billions of dollars in local economic development projects to lower energy prices and reduce pollution especially in the rural, urban, and Indigenous communities most impacted by climate change and frequently left behind by mainstream finance. 2/27 Hundreds fired as layoffs begin at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Guidance - On Thursday, February 27, about 800 employees at NOAA, the agency responsible for the nation's bedrock weather, climate, fisheries, and marine research, were fired in the latest round of Trump administration-led layoffs. The layoffs could jeopardize NOAA's ability to provide life-saving severe weather forecasts, long-term climate monitoring, deep-sea research and fisheries management, and other essential research and policy. 3/10 Energy secretary says climate change a worthwhile tradeoff for growth Announcement - Speaking at the CERAWeek conference, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration sees climate change as “a side effect of building the modern world,” and pledged to “end the Biden administration's irrational, quasi-religious policies on climate change." 3/10 Zeldin, Musk Cut $1.7B in Environmental Justice Grants Guidance - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the cancellation of 400 environmental justice-related grants, in violation of a court order barring the Trump administration from freezing "equity-based" grants and contracts. 3/11 EPA eliminates environmental justice offices, staff Memorandum - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin ordered the closure of environmental justice offices at the agency's headquarters and at all 10 regional offices and eliminate all related staff positions "immediately." The reversal comes just days after the EPA reinstated environmental justice and civil rights employees put on leave in early February. 3/12 EPA Announcement to Revise "Waters of the United States" Rule Announcement - The EPA will redefine waters of the US, or WOTUS, to comply with the US Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in Sackett v. EPA, which lifted Clean Water Act jurisdiction on many wetlands, Administrator Lee Zeldin said 3/14 Zeldin releases 31-rollback ‘hit list' Memorandum (announced, not in effect as of 4/10) - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to dismantle federal air quality and carbon pollution regulations, identifying 31 actions ranging from from soot standards and power plant pollution rules to the endangerment finding – the scientific and legal underpinning of the Clean Air Act. 3/14 EPA halts enforcement of pollution rules at energy facilities Memorandum - According to a leaked memo, the EPA's compliance office has halted enforcement of pollution regulations on energy facilities and barred consideration of environmental justice concerns. The memo states: "Enforcement and compliance assurance actions shall not shut down any stage of energy production (from exploration to distribution) or power generation absent an imminent and substantial threat to human health or an express statutory or regulatory requirement to the contrary.” 3/14 Trump revokes order encouraging renewables EO - Trump signed an executive order rescinding a Biden-era proclamation encouraging the development of renewable energy. Biden's order under the Defense Production Act permitted the Department of Energy to direct funds to scale up domestic production of solar and other renewable technologies. 3/17 EPA plans to eliminate science staff Memorandum - Leaked documents describe plans to lay off as many as 1,155 scientists from labs across the country. These chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists are among the experts who monitor air and water quality, cleanup of toxic waste, and more. 3/16 EPA invites waivers on mercury pollution and other hazardous pollutants Memorandum - The EPA invited coal- and oil-fired power plants to apply for exemptions to limits on mercury and other toxic pollutants under the Clean Air Act. Mercury is an extremely dangerous pollutant that causes brain damage to babies and fetuses; in addition to mercury, pollution from power plants includes hazardous chemicals that can lead to cancer, or damage to the lungs, kidneys, nervous system and cardiovascular system. 4/3 Trump administration adds "deregulation suggestion" website A new page on regulations.gov allows members of the public to submit "deregulation" ideas. The move is the latest in the Trump administration's efforts to slash public health, safety, and climate safeguards, and comes soon after the administration offered companies the opportunity to send the EPA an email if they wished to be exempted from Clean Air Act protections. 4/8 Series of four EOs to boost coal  EO - Under the four orders, Trump uses his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to keep producing electricity to meet rising U.S. power demand amid growth in data centers, artificial intelligence and electric cars. Trump also directed federal agencies to identify coal resources on federal lands, lift barriers to coal mining and prioritize coal leasing on U.S. lands. In a related action, Trump also signed a proclamation offering coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene. 4/9 Executive Order Attacking State Climate Laws EO - Directs the U.S. Attorney General to sue or block state climate policies deemed "burdensome" to fossil fuel interests — including laws addressing climate change, ESG investing, carbon taxes, and environmental justice. 4/9 New expiration dates on existing energy rules EO - The order directs ten agencies and subagencies to assign one-year expiration dates to existing energy regulations. If they are not extended, they will expire no later than September 30, 2026, according to a White House fact sheet on the order. The order also said any new regulations should include a five-year expiration, unless they are deregulatory. That means any future regulations would only last for five years unless they are extended. 4/17 Narrow Endangered Species Act to allow for habitat destruction The Trump administration is proposing to significantly limit the Endangered Species Act's power to preserve crucial habitats by changing the definition of one word: harm. The Endangered Species Act prohibits actions that “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect” endangered plants and animals. The word “harm” has long been interpreted to mean not just the direct killing of a species, but also severe harm to their environment  

In the wintertime, Wisconsin is one salty place. It's all over our cars – in our cars – tracked into buildings, all over our shoes and boots. It's a mess. Thankfully salt season is almost over, but it's never over for our lakes or even our drinking water wells. Find out what happens to all that salt when winter is over, and hear from an advocate who's working to teach all of us out to be salt wise.  Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Allison Madison, WI Salt Wise More Resources for You: WI Salt Wise website

What can we do to help end the cycle of poverty in the world? In this compelling episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge For Water. Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, Shilpa shares how her organization delivers safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health solutions to communities worldwide. Through her inspiring journey from management consulting to non-profit leadership, Shilpa demonstrates the significant impact of investing in fundamental human needs and championing women's voices. Discover how prioritizing clean water and effective sanitation solutions can lift entire communities out of poverty. Shilpa's story of leaving a successful corporate career to pursue her passion offers valuable insights for anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in the world. Key Takeaways The crucial link between water, sanitation, and poverty reduction. The impact of empowering women in community-centric projects. The logistical and emotional aspects of transitioning to a purpose-driven career. The importance of partnerships with local organizations for sustainable change. Overcoming fear and taking courageous steps towards your passion. Understanding the sacrifices and rewards involved in social entrepreneurship. The power of daily rituals to maintain focus and drive. Why team engagement and celebration are critical in sustaining growth and impact. How to contribute to Surge For Water's mission or identify your own path for social impact. Podcast Timestamps 0:00 - Safe Water and Sanitation Impact 4:19 - Global Water Crisis: A Worldwide Issue 7:50 - From Corporate Ladder to Social Purpose 13:23 - Embracing Minimalism: Leaving Corporate Life 15:41 - Crab Mentality and Breaking Through 18:55 - Excellence Even When Departing 22:16 - Togetherness, Inspiration, and Rituals 25:11 - Rediscovering Motivation and Purpose 28:55 - Inspire Action, Explore Possibilities Favorite Quotes Commitment & Courage: “The fear is just this little thing, and you can get over it... It's this ripple effect.” Passion with Purpose: “Do something that you're really passionate about because it's going to be necessary to fuel you during those difficult years.” Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/529-ending-poverty-with-safe-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-with-shilpa-alva    Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________

We are about to say goodbye to some basic water protections as the Trump Administration looks to undo decades of science-based work focused on keeping toxic chemicals out of our water supplies. Right now on the Defender, Amy talks with Clean Wisconsin attorney Evan Feinauer about how bedrock protections like the Clean Water Act could be at risk as the new administration targets regulations, research, and expert staff at the EPA. Find out what's at stake and how Wisconsin can fight back. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Evan Feinauer Resources for You:  Under the Lens: What we know about PFAS in Wisconsin's Water Nitrate pollution's impact on Wisconsn's health and economy Neonicotinoid pesticides and their impact More episodes with Evan:  When Judges Rule the Environment: How bad are the new Supreme Court rulings? What Trump 2.0 means for our environment    

Water systems in nursing homes can harbor dangerous pathogens like Legionella and Pseudomonas, posing serious health risks to vulnerable residents. In today's webinar, we'll dive into waterborne threats and how facilities can strengthen infection prevention efforts to safeguard resident health. We're joined by Jennifer Brown, RN, BSN, CIC, Infection Preventionist and Quality Improvement Specialist at Quality Insights.Watch Video Recording Download Presentation SlidesDownload TranscriptCheck out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/ qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this mate rial do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number QIN-QIO-02/17/25-0161

In this episode, Earl Ingram hosts a panel from the "Get the Lead Out Coalition," featuring Robert Miranda, Dr. Yanna Lambrini, Paul Schwartz, and Kristen Payne. They discuss the issue of lead contamination in the drinking water at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), specifically highlighting schools like Golda Meir and Kagel. The guests criticize the MPS lead safety program, which only conducts annual inspections, claiming it is virtually ineffective and does not align with research findings. They reveal that lead levels at the Golda Meir Campus exceed the normal threshold by 20%, and point out that a staggering 85% of MPS schools built in earlier years are experiencing similar lead problems. MPS has a 1.4 million dollar budget and has no excuse to not address and fix the problem, especially when it pertains to the children all over Wisconsin. Questions or concerns - Dr Kristen Payne Leadsafeschoolsmke@gmail.com The Earl Ingram Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 8-10 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Earl and the show! Guests: Robert Miranda, Dr. Yanna Lambrini, Kristen Payne, Paul Schwartz

With a degree in mechanical engineering, Wes joined the Peace Corps in Nicaragua, seeking to learn Spanish and make a difference. He shares his journey from a Midwestern farming family to cofounding Cova, a social enterprise providing safe water solutions in Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador. Named for the covalent bond between hydrogen and oxygen that creates water and the bond they foster with rural communities, Cova evolved from a product company to one offering water treatment as a service. Wes also discusses leadership, balancing work and family, exploring carbon offsets, and expanding into new countries to grow impact and manage risks in the face of political instability.

Amid global challenges where access to clean water is of critical concern, Dr Martin Butson from Wollongong explains his innovative solution to disinfect water using the SAFE sticker system. The stickers affixed to commonly available plastic bottles measure the impact of the sun's UV rays in killing harmful bacteria and water borne micro organisms. A brilliant idea. www.thewatergift.org

Overcoming Confusion and Misinformation in Meeting the Needs of Children on the Spectrum While I'm used to guiding health-minded audiences deep down the Rabbit-Hole of water topics, today's discussion with Karen will be light on science and heavy on practicality. It aims to explain the challenging path for families who are intent on providing the safest and healthiest water for children on the Autism Spectrum and other Special Needs. Choosing water for consumption (drinking, beverages and food preparation) and water for bathing water for your family is daunting task because of the minefield of misinformation and hype that is associated with suppliers of water treatment for consumers. You cannot trust the Internet, your local water dealer, big-box stores or persuasive TV promotions. It is unconscionable and embarrassing to me – someone who spent the past 50+ years in the water industry that it has has not kept up with the current state of water contaminants AND the growing assaults on the declining state of health of humanity. Based on decades of observing homeowner's selection of water treatment technology, I conclude that more than 80-90% purchase and install inadequate systems for their and their children's health needs. Introduction The human body is 50% to over 90% water by weight depending on the stage of life. Not too long ago it was revealed that if we were to segregate all the types of molecules that make up the body, H2O would amount to 99% of them! An adult body contains roughly 40 liters of functional water derived from more than a billion years of evolution in the sea. No other single factor had such a profound influence on the animal kingdom's biological design and function. There are two primary compartments in the body: The Extracellular fluid (ECF) and the Intracellular Fluid. So, our 50+ trillion cells are floating in the Extracellular fluid (the Terrain) and contained within them is the Intracellular fluid where all the action is. It is the biochemical quality of the Terrain that governs overall health. Virtually all the great physiologists over the past 2 centuries agree one central concept – “The Terrain Is Everything” Understanding healthy hydration and how to maintain it Maintaining proper hydration is not only about consuming enough water. In fact, consuming an excessive amount of water can interfere with optimal hydration. Many factors can jeopardize the body's ability to maintain healthy hydration (illness, diarrhea, excessive work or exercise in hot climates, an imbalance in the quantity and variety of electrolytes). Key indicators of dehydration are varied and can include Lightheadedness or dizzy feeling Dry mouth and tongue and cracked lips Less frequent need to urinate Muscle cramps Thirst Frequent headaches Fatigue or drowsiness Urine has a darker color Eyes more sunken than usual The key physiological measure in achieving proper hydration is having sufficient water inside our cells – referred to as intracellular water. Sufficient pure water with the proper quantity and mix of electrolytes is key to achieving optimal hydration. A very rough daily guideline for those in good health is to consume – as water or sugar-free beverages (e.g. coffee, tea, vegetable juices, etc.)... Click Here or Click the link below for more details! https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/199

Erin Brockovich became a household name when her crusade against the polluting power company PG&E in a small California town was dramatized in the Oscar-winning movie Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts. But her mission to empower communities to fight for environmental justice didn't end there. Erin joined host Jay Ruderman to share her journey from a Kansas childhood marked by dyslexia to becoming a pivotal figure in environmental advocacy. Jay and Erin talk about the immense influence of her parents and a crucial school teacher in fostering her dogged persistence, the necessity of community action and local involvement, and her ongoing efforts to address environmental crises in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's what to expect on the podcast:Some common emergencies or disasters that can disrupt the water supply.Water filtration and purification.What are the potential consequences of consuming contaminated water in an emergency?Effective water storage methods and how much water to store per person.And much more! Resources:Water Bottle Pump: https://amzn.to/4b52rbYWater Jug Cap Replacement: https://amzn.to/4bZib1IElectric Water Purifier: https://amzn.to/4ci0Qk5Water Bricks: https://amzn.to/4cfdnooMadiDrop: https://www.snowhillwater.com/ Connect with Wendi Bergin!Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprepInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Heard of Viva Palestina Malaysia? This morning on the MIXbreakfast ,Dato' Dr. Musa Mohd Nordin, chairman of Viva Palestina Malaysia and a consultant pediatrician, shared about WASH project.

Dr. Parag Agarwal is the founder and CEO of JanaJal, a social enterprise on a mission to bring safe water to underserved communities. This is his second appearance on the show. We focus on water, how it can keep us safe and change our lives, where to find safe water to drink, and how water can keep us healthy.Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talksWhere to find Parag:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-parag-agarwal-7a277213b/Website: https://www.janajal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janajalimpact/JanaJal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/janajal/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgNqJ3uaFdbiXbtWWY8OOw/videosParag's previous episode:How and Why Provide Safe Water For All| EP21.S1 with Indian Entrepreneur Dr. Parag AgarwalMaria + GGUTT:X: https://go.ggutt.com/xWebsite: ggutt.comNotion:

Unsafe, contaminated water is killing millions of Indians and dragging down the economy. There is a desperate need to clean and conserve our water sources, and for policies that ensure sustainable use of the world's most precious resource. India has 16% of the world's population crammed into a landmass that's one-third the size of the US. What's worse, it has only 4% of the world's fresh water. Safe water supply, therefore, is a pressing national need. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter.

Jacob Niemeier is the founder and executive director of Vera Aqua Vera Vita, an organization that works to bring life-giving clean water and sanitation solutions to those in need.

If you're wondering how to do water development even better (having seen MrBeast's 100 Wells for Africa masterpiece), listen to this!More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/Wanna work with me? Let's chat: antoine@dww.show#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Video #️⃣Kerstin's website: https://ask-for-water.ch/Skat foundation's website: https://skat-foundation.ch/Rural Water Supply Network's website: https://www.rural-water-supply.net/en/RWSN's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rural-water-supply-networkMy full blog article: https://dww.show/the-dos-and-donts-of-rural-water-supply-100-days-after-mrbeasts-big-splash/My comments on MrBeast's Video: https://youtu.be/Gyd1RaIF4tU?si=C5Ma3VCcpf53PS4EMy two cents on Water Charities: https://youtu.be/MI2J2oRszCA?si=SuEBr7Kecw88Hf6wDavid Danberger's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/HGiHU-agsGY?si=Va9joHecXvmSmBis

New Zealand's largest water industry body is urging the Government to deliver a robust plan that will ensure safe water for everyone and address the infrastructure deficit. Water NZ's chief executive Gillian Blythe says the future is uncertain for those working in the sector with Three Waters repealed and $185 billion worth of investment into infrastructure required over the next 30 years. Blythe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY  When life hands you opportunities, say “yes” like Lucy Westlake— even if it scares you! What were you up to when you were 19 years old? Probably not climbing up Mount Everest, right? Meet Lucy Westlake, the incredible force of nature who's rewriting the rules of youth! Lucy Westlake is a world-class athlete and American mountaineer. She holds an American Record as the youngest woman to summit Mount Everest and a World Record as the youngest female to summit the highest mountain in each of the 50 U.S. states.  But there's more to Lucy than her impressive accolades.  Join us in this episode of the Success Through Failure podcast as Lucy shares her incredible journey and her unwavering commitment to breaking gender barriers in mountaineering. Because she's not just climbing mountains; she's paving the way for a new generation of female adventurers, providing them with the access, training, and support they need to pursue their dreams. And her mission goes beyond the mountains; she's also dedicated to ensuring safe water for all. Her firsthand experience in a Ugandan village, where a water system transformed lives, ignited her lifelong dedication to solving the global water crisis. Lucy carries the “Safe Water for All” flag to mountain summits, inspiring others to join the fight.  Lucy's passion is infectious, and her story is sure to inspire you to turn your ambitions into actions. After listening to Lucy's journey, if you're looking for more inspiring mountaineering stories, don't miss my interviews with Erik Weihenmayer and Chris Warner.

About the Show:"People are people, and we're just coming alongside to help. It's not about a quick fix, but about creating real, lasting change for families and communities.” - Dave LeVanFrom Walmart executive to Lifewater CEO, Dave LeVan's story is a journey filled with purpose and a focus on global impact.Infused with a unique blend of corporate know-how, global insights, and a deep-rooted sense of altruism, Dave found his true calling in enhancing the lives of communities across the globe.His initial engagement with Lifewater happened through his church's Serve the World initiative. This experience took him on enlightening journeys to far-flung locations like northern Nigeria and Ukraine.What caught Dave's eye was Lifewater's commitment to providing sustainable and holistic solutions to the global water crisis. This led him to join their board.A move to Northwest Arkansas came at a serendipitous time, coinciding with an opening for the CEO position at Lifewater. Without hesitation, Dave seized this pivotal opportunity.Tune in to learn more about Dave's inspiring journey and the impactful work he's leading at Lifewater, as he combines compassion and strategic planning to address one of the world's most pressing challenges.What you will learn in this episode:Discover Lifewater's pioneering mission to resolve the water crisis by offering safe water and sanitation.Understand the principles of Lifewater's method to sustainable growth and long-lasting involvement.Explore the profound effect that safe water leaves on overall health, academic progress, and local economic development.Hear Dave LeVan's personal story and his unlikely pathway to Lifewater.Find out the numerous avenues by which you can become active and aid Lifewater's essential mission. All this and more on this episode of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast. Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email Dave LeVanWebsite for LifewaterLifewater on InstagramLifewater on TwitterLifewater on FacebookLifewater on LinkedInTune in to KUAF 91.3 FM to listen to the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast on Ozarks at Large.This episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Mary Beth Cote-Jenssen, the Sustainability Senior Manager of Global Water Stewardship at PepsiCo, who shares insights about the importance of global water security and the role played by public-private partnerships. 

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Vetsplanation, join me as I dive into the dangerous world of water toxicity in dogs. From the exhilarating water play to the sudden onset of life-threatening symptoms, we'll uncover the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. But what happens when a dog named Noodle takes one too many sips? Stay tuned to find out...In this episode, you will be able to:Decipher the gravity of water toxicity in dogs, possibly changing your perception of their water intake.Build your knowledge on recognizing early signs of water toxicity, providing quick intervention which is often crucial.Discover triggers of water toxicity, that might be hiding in plain sight during water-filled fun activities.Access insights on immediate treatment options, prepping you to respond efficiently during emergencies.Consume information about halting water toxicity before it starts, advocating for a well-guarded health regimen for your pet.Support the Show.Connect with me here: https://www.vetsplanationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/vetsplanation/ https://www.twitter.com/vetsplanations/ https://www.instagram.com/vetsplanation/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vetsplanation/ https://youtube.com/@Vetsplanationpodcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVbvK_wcgytuVECLYsfmc2qV3rCQ9enJK Voluntary donations and Vetsplanation subscription: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DNZL7TUE28SYE https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961906/subscribe

GiveWell is one of the world's best-known charity evaluators, with the goal of "searching for the charities that save or improve lives the most per dollar." It mostly recommends projects that help the world's poorest people avoid easily prevented diseases, like intestinal worms or vitamin A deficiency.But should GiveWell, as some critics argue, take a totally different approach to its search, focusing instead on directly increasing subjective wellbeing, or alternatively, raising economic growth?Today's guest — cofounder and CEO of GiveWell, Elie Hassenfeld — is proud of how much GiveWell has grown in the last five years. Its 'money moved' has quadrupled to around $600 million a year.Its research team has also more than doubled, enabling them to investigate a far broader range of interventions that could plausibly help people an enormous amount for each dollar spent. That work has led GiveWell to support dozens of new organisations, such as Kangaroo Mother Care, MiracleFeet, and Dispensers for Safe Water.But some other researchers focused on figuring out the best ways to help the world's poorest people say GiveWell shouldn't just do more of the same thing, but rather ought to look at the problem differently.Links to learn more, summary and full transcript.Currently, GiveWell uses a range of metrics to track the impact of the organisations it considers recommending — such as 'lives saved,' 'household incomes doubled,' and for health improvements, the 'quality-adjusted life year.' The Happier Lives Institute (HLI) has argued that instead, GiveWell should try to cash out the impact of all interventions in terms of improvements in subjective wellbeing. This philosophy has led HLI to be more sceptical of interventions that have been demonstrated to improve health, but whose impact on wellbeing has not been measured, and to give a high priority to improving lives relative to extending them.An alternative high-level critique is that really all that matters in the long run is getting the economies of poor countries to grow. On this view, GiveWell should focus on figuring out what causes some countries to experience explosive economic growth while others fail to, or even go backwards. Even modest improvements in the chances of such a 'growth miracle' will likely offer a bigger bang-for-buck than funding the incremental delivery of deworming tablets or vitamin A supplements, or anything else.Elie sees where both of these critiques are coming from, and notes that they've influenced GiveWell's work in some ways. But as he explains, he thinks they underestimate the practical difficulty of successfully pulling off either approach and finding better opportunities than what GiveWell funds today. In today's in-depth conversation, Elie and host Rob Wiblin cover the above, as well as:Why GiveWell flipped from not recommending chlorine dispensers as an intervention for safe drinking water to spending tens of millions of dollars on themWhat transferable lessons GiveWell learned from investigating different kinds of interventionsWhy the best treatment for premature babies in low-resource settings may involve less rather than more medicine.Severe malnourishment among children and what can be done about it.How to deal with hidden and non-obvious costs of a programmeSome cheap early treatments that can prevent kids from developing lifelong disabilitiesThe various roles GiveWell is currently hiring for, and what's distinctive about their organisational cultureAnd much more.Get this episode by subscribing to our podcast on the world's most pressing problems and how to solve them: type ‘80,000 Hours' into your podcasting app. Or read the transcript below.Producer: Keiran HarrisAudio mastering: Simon Monsour and Ben CordellTranscriptions: Katy Moore

Tribal communities share many of the water issues experienced by public water systems and private well users across the US, but they also have some unique challenges. In this episode we're chatting with Billy Hix, a licensed water operator and registered sanitarian who works for the Cherokee Nation. Our conversation highlights the innovative solutions the Tribe is using to address safe water access as well as significant obstacles that remain. Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode!  

The Stock Day Podcast welcomed US Nuclear Corp. (UCLE) (“the Company”), with mission statement goal: “Clean Air and Safe Water for All.” A radiation, chemical detection and specialty drone, holding company specializing in the development and manufacturing and sales of radiation and chemical detection instrumentation. CEO of the Company, Bob Goldstein, joined Stock Day host Everett Jolly.

In this episode Stephen Hume, the Chief Executive Officer at Prairie Eco-Integrated Solutions. Prairie Eco-Integrated Solutions delivers technologies and integrated solutions that connects and empowers communities and businesses with environmental consideration and actions. They deliver eco-friendly technologies and solutions building out FibreOptic, Power Generation, Safety and Monitoring technology, Food technology and Safe Water technologies that are sustainable for the environment, with minimal to no carbon footprint with a complete fail-safe architected solution. www.prairieecosolutions.com

Keya Mukherjee, Ph.D., is a Food Safety Specialist with the Food Systems and Food Safety Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Dr. Mukherjee coordinates the division's work on food safety foresight, where she uses "futures thinking" to identify and evaluate new trends and drivers with varying impacts on the global food safety landscape. She has authored a number of publications on key emerging areas in food safety. She is also part of the FAO Secretariat of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), a body that provides independent scientific advice on various food additives, veterinary drugs, and contaminants to different Codex Alimentarius committees and FAO member countries. Dr. Mukherjee holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University, an M.S. degree in Biotechnology from the University of Essex, and a B.S. degree in Life Sciences from Ramnarain Ruia College.  Vittorio Fattori, Ph.D., is a Food Safety Officer in the Food Systems and Food Safety Division of FAO, where he both coordinates the foresight program on emerging food safety issues and provides scientific advice. Some of his focus areas include evaluating how new trends and drivers of change can affect food safety to proactively respond to risks, as well as optimize opportunities; working in the Secretariat of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) to provide scientific advice to Codex Alimentarius, FAO members, and other UN agencies on food additives, contaminants, and residues of veterinary drugs in food; and providing technical guidance on food safety regulatory and emerging issues. Before joining FAO, Dr. Fattori worked in research laboratories in academia and the private sector in the UK, Japan, and the U.S. His research activities have focused on the assessment of food safety risks posed by contaminants and pesticides. He also spent time in Africa, where his work in a rural community has further impressed upon him the need for guidance and support concerning food safety and public health. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Mukherjee and Dr. Fattori [31:03] about: Food safety hazards that are unique to novel foods like insect protein and cell-based meats, as well as hazards that these novel foods have in common with traditional foods How edible seaweed producers can mitigate heavy metals and microplastics contamination as the commodity rises in popularity globally, as well as existing knowledge and regulatory gaps for the food type The wide variety of ways in which climate change is affecting food safety, and steps that must be taken to better safeguard food supplies against its effects The food safety consequences of warming oceans and increasingly scarce access to clean water How changes in temperature, precipitation, and other factors are affecting the geographic distribution and persistence of foodborne pathogens, such as Salmonella and Campylobacter How food growers and processors can respond to the growing threat of mycotoxigenic fungi and toxin-producing algae Food safety concerns associated with controlled environment agriculture, which are integral to urban farming The importance of establishing a circular plastics economy, and how to ensure food safety in the development and use of recycled food contact materials and alternatives to plastic packaging. News and Resources News Coverage and Related ResourcesEPA to Regulate Certain PFAS as Contaminants, Set Limits in Drinking Water [6:26]“The Growing Challenge of Safe Water for use in Food Processing Operations” by Larry Keener “EPA Proposes Enforceable Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water” by Consumer Reports FDA Asks Infant Formula Industry to Double-Check Food Safety Controls [16:23] Canada Publishes Guidance for Verifying Salmonella, Campylobacter Control Measures in Poultry Production [23:28] Theme of World Food Safety Day 2023: “Food Standards Save Lives” [26:07] Food Safety Magazine ArticlesDec '22/Jan '23: "Applying Foresight to Navigate Opportunities and Challenges amid an Evolving Food Safety Landscape" June/July '22: "New Food Sources and Food Production Systems: Exploring the Food Safety Angle" June/July '21: "How Is Climate Change Affecting the Safety of Our Food?" FAO Web ResourcesForesight (FAO) Cell-based food (FAO) Thinking about the Future of Food Safety: A Foresight Report Looking at Edible Insects from a Food Safety Perspective: Challenges and Opportunities for the Sector Climate Change: Unpacking the Burden on Food Safety Safety and Quality of Water Used with Fresh Fruits and Vegetables FAO VideosWhat New Foods are on the Horizon? Ensuring the Food Safety of Cell-Based Food Climate Change is Threatening the Safety of Our Food Food Safety Summit 2023Register for the 2023 Food Safety Summit with discount code FSM23Podcast for 10% off! We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

The art & science of facilitating the UNLEASH process... Welcome back SDG Talkers!! Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)! IN THIS EPISODE: Why is constructive criticism crucial for progress? Why is safe & accessible water important for all SDGs? Reflections on Shenzhen 2019 & Mysore 2022 UNLEASH experiences as talents, facilitators & PLUS members Hear from UNLEASH ambassadors Jacob Amengor & Andrews Akoto-Addo! Beyond being an UNLEASH 2019 Talent, Jacob is currently Chair of the International Water Association Young Water Professionals Steering Committee 2022-2024, plus the Water Quality Assurance Supervisor for Ghana Water Company Ltd. His keen initiative & in-depth understanding of theoretical / practical aspects of Water & Sanitation Management provides him with the ability to work under pressure to monitor the parameters of the water during the treatment process & ensure it's in line with WHO drinking water standards. Andrews has been an UNLEASH ambassador for over a year, and works as the Program & Communications Officer for Reach for Change in Ghana. He designs & manages purpose-driven programs and supports social entrepreneurs to scale, plus has experience working in diverse and complex contexts across the African startup, social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Let's get SDG Talking!! Got a good story or want to collaborate? Send us an email at sdgtalkspodcast@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can! And don't forget to check out our Virtual Roundtables on our website! Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

Meet Divya Yachamaneni, CEO of Nandi Community Water Services, a for-profit social enterprise bringing safe drinking water to rural communities across India. Hear how this mission-led company made a strategic pivot to get the ‘urban rich' to help subsidize and ultimately scale its impact.Coming from an urban environment, Yachamaneni had no idea how widespread and severe the problem of contaminated water really is. Visiting rural communities made the issue crystal clear. In one village she recalls “They were drawing water from almost a sewage canal, putting it in the sun for odor, filtering it with a cloth for dust, and once the odor was gone, they started to drink it.”Today, Nandi Water sets up a water purification systems in such communities and sells the purified water back to families for a nominal charge, about $2.50 per month. The model relies on community ownership from day one so the village can ultimately run the water center themselves.Even with their success, scaling on a national level proved difficult without increasing costs. That's when Yachamaneni explored a new strategy: selling bottled water to urban consumers to subsidize their work. While she was met with intense resistance by those who thought the plan veered from the mission, she ultimately prevailed. And the tagline on each bottle reinforces the strategy: “one hundred percent of the profits will go to supporting those people in rural India who don't have water to drink.”Listen to how Yachamaneni's entrepreneurial persistence and Nandi's strategic pivot have paid off, creating more opportunities for safe drinking water in rural communities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Good things that happened in EA this year, published by Shakeel Hashim on December 29, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Crossposted from Twitter As the year comes to an end, we want to highlight some of the incredible work done and supported by people in the effective altruism community — work that's helping people and animals all over the world. 1/ The team at Charity Entrepreneurship incubated five new charities this year, including the Center for Effective Aid Policy and Vida Plena — the first CE-incubated organisation to operate in Latin America. 2/ Over 1,400 new people signed the Giving What We Can Pledge, committing to giving away 10% or more of their annual income to effective charities. The total number of pledgers is now over 8,000! 3/ The work of The Humane League and other animal welfare activists led 161 new organisations to commit to using cage-free products, helping free millions of chickens from cruel battery cages. 4/ Open Philanthropy launched two new focus areas: South Asian Air Quality and Global Aid Policy. It's already made grants that aim to tackle pollution and increase the quality or quantity of foreign aid./ and/ 5/ Alvea, a new biotechnology company dedicated to fighting pandemics, launched and announced that it had already started animal studies for a shelf-stable COVID vaccine. 6/ Almost 80,000 connections were made at events hosted by @CentreforEA's Events team, prompting people to change jobs, start new projects and explore new ideas. EAGx conferences were held around the world — including in Berlin, Australia and Singapore.#Events 7/ The EU Commission said it will "put forward a proposal to end the ‘disturbing' systematic practice of killing male chicks across the EU" — another huge win for animal welfare campaigners. 8/ What We Owe The Future, a book by @willmacaskill arguing that we can — and should — help build a better world for future generations, became a bestseller in both the US and UK. 9/ New evidence prompted @GiveWell to re-evaluate its views on water quality interventions. It then made a grant of up to $64.7 million for @EvidenceAction's Dispensers for Safe Water water chlorination program, which operates in Kenya, Malawi and Uganda./ 10/ Lots of members of the effective altruism community were featured on @voxdotcom's inaugural Future Perfect 50 list of the people building a better future. 11/ Fish welfare was discussed in the UK Parliament for the first time ever, featuring contributions from effective-altruism-backed charities./ 12/ Researchers at @iGEM published a paper looking at how we might be able to better detect whether states are complying with the Biological Weapons Convention — work which could help improve biosecurity around the world. 13/ New research from the Lead Exposure Elimination Project showed the dangerous levels of lead in paint in Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone. In response, governments in both countries are working with LEEP to try to tackle the problem and reduce lead exposure./ and/ 14/ The EA Forum criticism contest sparked a bunch of interesting and technical debate. One entry prompted GiveWell to re-assess their estimates of the cost-effectiveness of deworming, and inspired a second contest of its own!#Prize_for_inspiring_the_Change_Our_Mind_Contest____20_000 15/ The welfare of crabs, lobsters and prawns was recognised in UK legislation thanks to the new Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill 16/ Rethink Priorities, meanwhile, embarked on their ambitious Moral Weight Project to provide a better way to compare the interests of different species. 17/ At the @medialab, the Nucleic Acid Observatory project launched — working to develop systems that will help provide an early-warning system for new biological threats. 18/ Longview Philanthropy and @givingwhatwecan launched the Longtermism Fund, a new fund...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The winners of the Change Our Mind Contest—and some reflections, published by GiveWell on December 15, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Author: Isabel Arjmand, GiveWell Special Projects Officer In September, we announced the Change Our Mind Contest for critiques of our cost-effectiveness analyses. Today, we're excited to announce the winners! We're very grateful that so many people engaged deeply with our work. This contest was GiveWell's most successful effort so far to solicit external criticism from the public, and it wouldn't have been possible without the participation of people who share our goal of allocating funding to cost-effective programs. Overall, we received 49 entries engaging with our prompts. We were very happy with the quality of entries we received—their authors brought a great deal of thought and expertise to engaging with our cost-effectiveness analyses. Because we were impressed by the quality of entries, we've decided to award two first-place prizes and eight honorable mentions. (We stated in September that we would give a minimum of one first-place, one runner-up, and one honorable mention prize.) We also awarded $20,000 to the piece of criticism that inspired this contest. Winners are listed below, followed by our reflections on this contest and responses to the winners. The prize-winners Given the overall quality of the entries we received, selecting a set of winners required a lot of deliberation. We're still in the process of determining which critiques to incorporate into our cost-effectiveness analyses and to what extent they'll change the bottom line; we don't agree with all the critiques in the first-place and honorable mention entries, but each prize-winner raised issues that we believe were worth considering. In several cases, we plan to further investigate the questions raised by these entries. Within categories, the winners are listed alphabetically by the last name of the author who submitted the entry. First-place prizes – $20,000 each[1] Noah Haber for "GiveWell's Uncertainty Problem." The author argues that without properly accounting for uncertainty, GiveWell is likely to allocate its portfolio of funding suboptimally, and proposes methods for addressing uncertainty. Matthew Romer and Paul Romer Present for "An Examination of GiveWell's Water Quality Intervention Cost-Effectiveness Analysis." The authors suggest several changes to GiveWell's analysis of water chlorination programs, which overall make Dispensers for Safe Water's program appear less cost-effective. To give a general sense of the magnitude of the changes we currently anticipate, our best guess is that Matthew Romer and Paul Romer Present's entry will change our estimate of the cost-effectiveness of Dispensers for Safe Water by very roughly 5 to 10% and that Noah Haber's entry may lead to an overall shift in how we account for uncertainty (but it's too early to say how it would impact any given intervention). Overall, we currently expect that entries to the contest may shift the allocation of resources between programs but are unlikely to lead to us adding or removing any programs from our list of recommended charities. Honorable mentions – $5,000 each Alex Bates for a critical review of GiveWell's 2022 cost-effectiveness model Dr. Samantha Field and Dr. Yannish Naik for "A critique of GiveWell's CEA model for Conditional Cash Transfers for vaccination in Nigeria (New Incentives)" Akash Kulgod for "Cost-effectiveness of iron fortification in India is lower than GiveWell's estimates" Sam Nolan, Hannah Rokebrand, and Tanae Rao for "Quantifying Uncertainty in GiveWell Cost-Effectiveness Analyses" Isobel Phillips for "Improving GiveWell's modelling of insecticide resistance may change their cost per life saved for AMF by up to 20%" Tanae Rao and Ricky Huang for "...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Why I gave AUD$12,573 to Innovations For Poverty Action, published by Henry Howard on November 29, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. I gave 50% of my 1st-year doctor's salary to charity last year. This was mostly to GiveWell-recommended and The Life You Can Save-recommended charities. The largest share went to Innovations For Poverty Action, a global development research organisation that designs and runs trials of global development interventions around the world in order to find which interventions are effective. We need more global development cause discovery The main reason I favoured Innovations For Poverty Action is my feeling that the slow rate of discovery of new effective charities is a bottleneck for effective altruism. From what I can see, GiveWell has added one charity to its top recommendations in recent years (New Incentives) while it's entirely removed its list of about 10 "standout charities". I haven't noticed many new additions to The Life You Can Save's list of recommended charities in recent years. GiveWell maxxed out the funding of its top charities last year and, while they claim they now have room for hundreds of millions more dollars, this is still a drop in the pond when compared to the total amount of philanthropy and government aid money that is spent annually worldwide. Finding further effective global development causes should be top priority, so that governments and philanthropists can be advised to direct their funds more effectively. They probably know more than us Effective altruists do a lot of independent research looking at effective ways to make the world better. This is great. An example is the recent Open Philanthropy cause exploration prize. Most effective altruism enthusiasts aren't Nobel prize-winning economists nor do they have decades of experience in global development nor do they have extensive global networks to feed them information. This all probably puts the average effective giving enthusiast at a disadvantage when it comes to seeing and seizing on global development opportunities. When it comes to effective cause discovery I think it would be difficult for anyone to outperform established global development research organisations like Innovations for Poverty Action, The Jameel Poverty Action Lab, and the Center for Effective Global Action, each of which have established networks, experience, and track records. They have a good record Innovations for Poverty Action has conducted research showing that giving free bednets is more effective than charging for them, they conducted the research that led to Evidence Action's Dispensers for Safe Water program, they conducted the research around No Lean Season that first appeared to yield promising results but at scale was less promising (negative results are important too). They were recently involved in a promising trial of cash-transfers and cognitive behavioural therapy to reduce crime among at-risk young men in Liberia. You can give to them tax-deductably in Australia I've considered giving to The Jameel Poverty Action Lab or another global development research organisation. In Australia you can give to Innovations For Poverty Action via The Life You Can Save and the donation is tax-deductable. I don't know of a way to give to other global development research organisations tax-deductably from down here. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

More than a million Virginia families have septic systems at home. State officials estimate about half those systems are so old they pose health risks. The same goes for thousands of drinking water systems. Now, as Mallory Noe-Payne reports, a new grant program to help families get safe water and septic has been so popular […]

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At this moment, across the United States, in places like Baltimore, Maryland and Jackson, Mississippi, access to clean and safe water is becoming almost impossible. This water crisis in the United States is Worth Noting. Sources consulted:ABC News Network. (n.d.). ABC News. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/jackson-mississippi-residents-sue-officials-water-crisis/story?id=90157690Knutson, J. (2022, September 19). Jackson residents file class action lawsuit against city over water crisis. Axios. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.axios.com/2022/09/19/jackson-residents-lawsuit-water-crisisRayasam, R. (2022, September 25). In Jackson, the tap water is back, but the crisis remains. PBS. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/in-jackson-the-tap-water-is-back-but-the-crisis-remainsRozier, A. (2022, September 26). EPA: Feds prepared to take action on Jackson Water. Mississippi Today. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://mississippitoday.org/2022/09/26/epa-feds-prepared-to-take-action-on-jackson-water/Schwartz, J. B. (2016, October 28). Becoming 'water protectors' changed their lives. CNN. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/27/opinions/youth-against-dakota-pipeline-britto-schwartzSimmons, S., & Williams, A. (2022, September 27). DOJ letter outlines 'imminent and substantial endangerment to human health' from Jackson Water. WAPT. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.wapt.com/article/doj-report-on-jackson-mississippi-water/41392646A win for all water protectors. Center for Native American Youth. (2020, August 24). Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.cnay.org/a-win-for-all-water-protectors/

This week on the Healthy Indoors LIVE Show the topics are Hurricane Ian, Legionella, Safe Water, IAQ, and more with guest, Dr. David Krause live from Tallahassee, FL. Watch LIVE from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT (UTC -4) on Thurs. Sept. 29th, or after on the Healthy Indoors® Online Global Community at: https://global.healthyindoors.com/c/healthy-indoors-live-show/9-29-22 David Krause, CIH, MSPH is the founder of HC3, Healthcare Consulting &  Contracting, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL.  He formally served as a Public Health Official in the State of Florida and is a globally-recognized expert on Legionella and IAQ. The Healthy Indoors LIVE Show brings you the information you need! Each episode features the industry's experts on a variety of topics of interest. The show is hosted by HI‘s Founder & Publisher, Bob Krell, who is a veteran consultant, contractor, and trainer in the indoor environmental and building performance industries. LIVE Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Right now around the United States, in places like Baltimore, Maryland, and Jackson, Mississippi, getting access to clean and safe water is becoming almost impossible. The water crisis in the United States is Worth Noting.Sources consulted:Holpuch, A. (2022, September 7). Fearing E. coli, West Baltimore boils water in latest crisis. The New York Times. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/07/us/e-coli-baltimore-water.htmlHuman rights to water and sanitation: UN-water. UN. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.unwater.org/water-facts/human-rights-water-and-sanitationNovember 08, 2018 M. D. (2022, July 18). Flint water crisis: Everything you need to know. NRDC. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.nrdc.org/stories/flint-water-crisis-everything-you-need-know#sec-summarySpecter, E. (2022, September 6). Jackson, Mississippi, is facing an emergency water shortage-here's how you can help. Vogue. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.vogue.com/article/jackson-how-to-help#:~:text=People's%20Advocacy%20Institute%2C%20the%20Mississippi,to%20Mississippi%20residents%3B%20donate%20hereWaldrop, T. (2022, September 12). The EPA is investigating the Jackson water crisis as residents remain under a boil-water advisory. here's what it would take to end it. CNN. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/12/us/jackson-mississippi-water-crisis-epa-investigation/index.html 

Hi Listener, in this Episode though brief we will address Jackson Mississippi Water Shortage & it's residents there will not have Safe Water for an “Undetermined Amount” of time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/5amdamiendixon/message

This episode spotlights Zazie Huml, a rising Sophomore at Harvard University who plans to study Social Studies, a major at the intersection of politics, philosophy, and economics. Passionate about global development and harm reduction, Zazie currently works as the president of Makolekole, a nonprofit that drills boreholes in the Luanguwa Valley region of Zambia. As water is a linchpin issue that has enormous impacts on everything from economic growth to education for women, Makolekole aims to empower these Zambian communities in all aspects of life through their water initiatives. Listen in to this episode to hear more about Zazie's inspiring work at Makolekole. To learn more or to get involved with Makolekole, check out their website: https://www.makolekole.org/

Jill Stuber has served on FSQ teams for several multi-million-dollar food companies and food industry support companies, at both the corporate and frontline facility levels. She has defined expectations and programs for company-wide FSQ systems and has been responsible for verifying the implementation of those systems. Jill has led multi-plant teams to clearly define team and individual roles, expectations, and boundaries to more fully integrate and collaborate across organizations.  Jill holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in food science from the University of Wisconsin (at River Falls and Madison, respectively); as well as an M.S. degree in quality management from Eastern Michigan University. She is a professional coach certified through Learning Journeys, an accredited program through the International Coaching Federation. She is also HACCP Certified, PCQI Certified, an SQF Practitioner, an IFT Certified Food Scientist, a Lean Facilitator, and a Six Sigma Black Belt. Additionally, Jill is an active member of the International Association for Food Protection, serving as the Developing Food Safety Professional's Professional Development Group Vice Chair. Tia Glave is a food safety, quality, and regulatory professional with almost a decade of experience in large food manufacturing, food retail, and startup food environments. She is formally trained as a chemical engineer and holds a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee. She is a qualified individual trained in PCQI and FSVP, is knowledgeable in GFSI schemes, and has worked with many food product categories. Tia has a passion for helping manufacturing and retail organizations of all sizes build and strengthen their FSQ programs. She uses systems, data, and proven methods to develop and implement FSQ strategies that create efficiencies, are effective, and identify cost savings, all while using servant leadership principles. She has led small and large teams across multiple functions, including operations and maintenance, giving her a unique approach to implementing a strategy cross-functionally. Tia's passion also extends to championing Black talent in food safety and quality, and she's the founder of the Black Professionals in Food Safety Group to foster sharing, development, and connection to support Black talent. You can find the group on LinkedIn! Tia is also an active member of the International Association for Food Protection, serving as the Retail and Foodservice Professional Development Group Vice Chair. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Tia and Jill [23:30] about: The importance of “meeting people where they're at” when assessing a company's level of food safety and crafting a plan for improvement The various factors that consultants must consider when guiding a company along its food safety journey Cultivating an effective FSQ leadership team to help build a robust and healthy food safety culture How an FSQ leader can embrace their role and lead their team by discerning and evaluating workload capacity How “coaching” is different from “mentoring” or “consulting,” and why coaching may be a more effective approach when helping clients improve food safety culture How the Black Professionals in Food Safety and Quality networking group creates an avenue for Black professionals to grow in their FSQ careers and includes them in critical industry conversations Why focusing on a company's people, programs, and progress can reveal the "maturity stage" of its food safety culture Common growing pains within a food business operation, and how growing pains can be addressed through emotionally intelligent leadership Why FSQ leaders must take an active, intentional role in cultivating positive change within a company's food safety culture How FSQ can become a trusted business asset by “stepping up instead of sitting back.” News and Resources: FSIS Summarizes Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations for FY 2021 [03:22]FSIS Releases FY2020 Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations Summary Report FDA Publishes Guidance on FSMA-Compliant Preventive Controls for Pet Food [07:50] FDA Finds Harmful PFAS in Imported Canned Clams [09:16] FDA Tests Nationally Distributed Processed Foods, Finds Almost No Evidence of PFAS FDA Provides Update on Sampling and Testing Efforts of PFAS in the Food Supply The Growing Challenge of Safe Water for Use in Food Processing Operations NEHA Surveys Retail Food Regulatory Community [16:32] Food Safety Insights Column, Bob Ferguson The Return to Normal—Ready to Travel Again? [17:27] We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

Brett, Marinella, and Arthur present on effective interventions for water treatment, followed by a panel discussion.Speakers: Brett Sedgewick, Marinella Capriati, Arthur Baker, Tony SenanayakeLearn more about effective altruism at: www.effectivealtruism.orgFind out more about EA Global conferences at: www.eaglobal.orgThis talk was taken from EA Global: London 2022. Click here to watch the talk with the PowerPoint presentation.

By Richard Hunt God is at work, even in the chaos. As Water Mission provides thousands of gallons of life-saving water, refuges are coming face-to-face with people who know Jesus. “You are treating me with more love than I've ever received – and I'm a complete stranger to you – and because of that, I want your God to be my God.”

By Richard Hunt God is at work, even in the chaos. As Water Mission provides thousands of gallons of life-saving water, refuges are coming face-to-face with people who know Jesus. “You are treating me with more love than I've ever received – and I'm a complete stranger to you – and because of that, I want your God to be my God.”

The actor and the engineer discuss solutions to the water crisis. Access to clean water is a major issue across the globe. According to a 2020 report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF, 771 million people lack access to safe drinking water.  This issue has also brought together two unlikely partners, engineer Gary White and actor Matt Damon, in the creation of the nonprofit water.org. Their goal is to help bring an end to this global need in their lifetimes.  For this episode of the Crosscut Talks podcast, White and Damon describe what drew them to this work while laying out the problem as they understand it.  In this conversation with Dr. Leah Stokes from the 2022 Crosscut Festival, they also detail how their efforts to facilitate the financing of solutions has made clean water available to more than 40 million people and tell the story of how their work has impacted those who previously spent hours each day securing clean water. --- Credits Host: Mark Baumgarten Producer: Sara Bernard Event producers: Jake Newman, Andrea O'Meara Engineers: Resti Bagcal, Viktoria Ralph

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: A major update in our assessment of water quality interventions, published by GiveWell on April 26, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. As we continue to grow, GiveWell seeks to maximize both the cost-effectiveness of the funding we direct and the likely room for more funding of the programs we support. We think we've identified a category of interventions that rates really well on both: water treatment, such as chlorination. This is a major update for us. Before 2020, based on the available evidence, we didn't believe that water quality interventions had a large enough effect on mortality to make them a competitive target for funding. We've since seen new evidence that has led us to significantly increase our estimate of the mortality reduction in young children that's attributable to these interventions: a 14% reduction in mortality from any cause,[1] up from around 3%. Though we have remaining uncertainties about these numbers, we've substantially updated our view of the promisingness of water treatment. Where we previously found that Evidence Action's Dispensers for Safe Water program was about as cost-effective as unconditional cash transfers, we now believe it's about four to eight times as cost-effective, depending on the location. That was a primary factor in our decision to recommend a grant of up to $64.7 million to Dispensers for Safe Water in January 2022. We're sharing this news in brief form before we've published a grant page, because we're excited about the potential of this grant and what it represents. It's an area of work we haven't supported to a significant degree in the past, but one that we now think could absorb hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for cost-effective programming. The problem and the intervention In low-income settings, contaminated water is a major cause of diarrhea, a leading cause of death in children under five years old.[2] Several interventions exist to either purify water or protect it from contamination in the first place, but chlorination has a number of features that made it an attractive intervention for us to explore: it is inexpensive and widely used, several charities are already set up to implement it, and the technology behind it is well established.[3] Chlorine is well-known as a disinfectant; it reacts with disease-causing microorganisms in water, inactivating viruses and bacteria.[4] There is evidence that chlorination programs, such as distributing chlorine to households, reduce diarrhea in children, but there had been scant evidence that such interventions reduce mortality, which is the single largest driver of cost-effectiveness in our models of water quality interventions.[5] Before 2020, we estimated the effect chlorination had on the prevalence of diarrhea, and then extrapolated from that effect to arrive at an indirect mortality reduction estimate of roughly 3%.[6] This translated to a low cost-effectiveness estimate relative to the programs GiveWell typically funds. What led us to update In mid-2020, Michael Kremer, one of the researchers who conducted the initial trial studying dispensers for safe water, and now a researcher at the University of Chicago who has extensively studied global health interventions, shared with us preliminary results from his team's new meta-analysis of mortality data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of water quality interventions.[7] (The working paper has since been published, here.) Pooling studies allowed Kremer's team to obtain statistically significant results from studies that weren't individually large enough to produce such results on their own. These results suggest that water treatments have a significant effect on mortality from any cause (“all-cause mortality”) in children under five—Kremer et al. currently estimate a roughly 25% reduction.[8] T...

We are so glad you have joined us! In this episode, Pastor Mark Johnson, ADRA Board Chair, speaks with host, Frank Spangler, on the importance of providing clean, safe water to people living in remote communities. As the President of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Canada, Pastor Johnson also speaks of his vision for a new, developing partnership between ADRA and Adventist churches across Canada as they develop Ministries of Compassion in their own communities.

A new meta-analysis by Michael Kremer and co-authors suggests water treatment could reduce child mortality by about 30% in low- and middle-income countries, making it a highly cost-effective treatment for saving lives. Kremer joined his co-author Stephen Luby to discuss some of their findings in an event hosted by the Development Innovation Lab and the Center for Global Development. For more information on the research, visit dil.uchicago.edu.

Today we're going to be talking about the importance of filtering your water, and I'll share the important steps you need to take to figure out what the right water filter is for you.This is a replay of Episode 16.We'll cover the 3 questions you need to ask about your municipal water, things you must address if you're on a well, and how to find the filter that will best meet your needs.Links Mentioned in the Episode:The Devil We Know - Documentary on Netflix: https://thedevilweknow.com/see-the-film/NRDC Report: https://www.nrdc.org/resources/threats-tap-widespread-violations-water-infrastructureIs Fluoride Safe? Blog Post: https://greenathome.ca/is-fluoride-safe/Guide to Choosing a Water Filter: https://greenathome.info/waterfilter*****Green Product Forum: https://facebook.com/groups/greenproductforumInstagram: https://instagram.com/emma_greenathomeWebsite: https://greenathome.ca

Welcome to the GoodViral Podcast! When Good Goes Viral, The World Gets Better. --- Listen to the Podcast --- Anchor.FM: https://anchor.fm/goodviral Spotify: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcast Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/GoodViralPodcasts -- About Our Guest -- Bring Clean & Safe Water to the World: https://www.charitywater.org/goodviral Christoph Gorder joined charity: water in 2012 to lead the organization's global water investments 79,136 water projects in 29 countries. Since its founding in 2006, charity: water has raised more than $500 million and provided clean water to over 15 million people. In his role as Chief Global Water Officer, Christoph also oversees technology innovations that increase transparency and the long-term impact of clean water programs. Prior to joining charity: water, Christoph spent fifteen years leading disaster response operations and managing large-scale healthcare delivery programs around the world. Christoph grew up in the Central African Republic and Nigeria, where getting clean water is still a dream for millions. -- About or organization, charity: water -- Help bring clean and safe water to every person on the planet. Over 51,438 water projects funded in 28 countries around the globe. We're An Open Book. Every Project Proved. 100% Goes to the Field. -- Bring Clean & Safe Water to the World -- https://www.charitywater.org/goodviral -- Follow charity: water -- Website: https://www.charitywater.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgorder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgorder72/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charitywater?lang=en --- About GoodViral --- We believe that people can, and want to, do more to help others. So we invite you to join the conversation about the small and large ways that we can help people, animals, and the planet. We'll talk about real stories, Like the turtle who had a straw stuck up it's nose and how the video went viral in 2018 and changed the course of businesses, like megacorp Disney, to change their straws to paper, exchange exciting ideas, and meet with guests who are actively making a positive impact with their time on this earth. You don't have to do much to inspire a lot. Through this podcast, we want to make it easier for people, like yourself, to be involved. This is the beginning of the GoodViral movement. We are all GoodViral. We are all the community and movement towards good actions and progress for people, animals, and the planet. More to come in addition to the podcast. Subscribe and be part of the movement. When Good Goes Viral, The World Gets Better. --- Check out our website for the podcast --- https://bit.ly/GoodViralOrgWebsite --- Follow GoodViral --- ALL social media platforms: @GoodViralOrg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodviral/message

In this episode, Robert Farris talks to Raven Lawson about establishing watershed protection fees and the interconnectedness of forest management in keeping water supplies safe and thriving. Raven Lawson is the Watershed Protection Manager at Central Arkansas Water and is responsible for protecting and managing nearly 25,000 acres of watershed land and water resources owned by the utility. She offers her insight into watershed protection, the value of linking up with local citizenry and civic organizations, and how they have lent their expertise and new ideas to the water and forest community at large, including the employment of a dog that sniffs for water leaks in their system. Robert Farris is the Ecosystem Services Program Manager for the Georgia Forestry Foundation and former Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission.Produced by Lee Schneider. Music by Chuck Leavell.

In today's episode of The Real State, we explore the intersection between safe water and real estate. How access to safe water and the importance of monitoring water quality, impact where we live work, and play. Our guest Alicia Douglas, founder of Water Rising Institute, Alicia has over 28 years of experience in philanthropy, sustainability, public policy. Alicia is also involved with Detroit4Climate, Women4Climate, and UN Global Compact leaders. Alicia is based in Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.