29 Popular Bottled Water Brands, Ranked Worst To Best
It’s no secret by now that when it comes to water, not all types are equal. This is especially the case with bottled water — while some bottled water goes through multiple filtration processes to cleanse it from impurities, the NRDC conducted a study that found “an estimated 25 percent or more of water sold […]
Five key areas in which AI is set to transform water management in 2025
Water management is one of the most pressing environmental challenges that needs to be addressed at present. The World Economic Forum points to climate change, population growth and deficiencies in planning and land use as major contributors to the deterioration of 50% of the world’s freshwater resources. For the Forum, investment in water resilience has […]
A Paradigm Shift in Water Safety: FDA Finalizes Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its long-awaited regulations on pre-harvest agricultural water in summer 2024, representing an important evolution of the agency’s stance toward water safety management on farms. Released July 5, the final rule amends existing provisions within the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The change represents a significant […]
General Galactic Systems Inc. Launches Updated Crystal Water Monitor for 2025
SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — General Galactic Systems Inc., the leading smart water monitoring products company for residential pools and spas, announced today the launch of a new 2025 edition of its flagship smart water monitoring product, the Crystal Water Monitor. With the Crystal Water Monitor, consumers can easily monitor their pool or […]
These U.S. states have the best and worst tap water: Washington ranked No. 1 while Arizona came in dead last
Water scarcity remains a concern for people around the world. In fact, a 2022 Gallup poll revealed that 57% of Americans worry more about safe drinking water than global warming, air pollution, or the extinction of animal species. Americans are also using more water than ever before, according to J.D. Power. The combined water and […]
Sustainable Water Management Practices for Intensified Agriculture
Water is considered the most critical resource for sustainable agricultural development worldwide. Irrigated areas will increase in forthcoming years, while fresh water supplies will be diverted from agriculture to meet the increasing demand for domestic use and industry. Furthermore, the efficiency of irrigation is very low, since less than two third of the applied water […]
IoT in Agriculture: How Technology Is Transforming Farming Practices
With the implementation of IoT devices increasing globally, it is no surprise that they are being integrated into every facet of industry, leading the way for industry 4.0. New initiatives working to optimize industry, critical infrastructure, environmental monitoring, healthcare and supply chain management are just some of the exploding use cases for IoT. Another industry […]
A Jharkhand farmer uses AI and technology to modernise farming
In 2020, when the world was struggling with the coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19) and businesses were closing, Binod Kumar Mahto, who had been associated with the marketing department of a bank in Pune for a decade, decided to return to his village in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. The first challenge after returning was to […]
Rising adoption of precision agriculture and water conservation practices drives the growth of the Soil Moisture Sensor Market.
The Soil Moisture Sensor Market is driven by the rising global population and the increasing need for sustainable agricultural practices, emphasizing water conservation. Advancements in sensor technology, including wireless connectivity, IoT integration, and enhanced accuracy, have accelerated adoption in the agriculture sector. These sensors, integral to automated irrigation systems, reduce manual intervention while ensuring optimal […]
How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security
The global agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as climate change disrupts traditional farming practices. Unpredictable weather patterns, extreme temperature fluctuations, and shifting seasons threaten crop yields and food security. Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. AgTech startup SupPlant is working to tackle these […]