Climate Change Will Bring Wetter Storms in U.S., Study Says
Invisible Water: The Hidden Virtual Water Market
Published (YouTube) on Dec 7, 2016
There is a virtual water market that is critical to the survival of our species. The problem is that most people are completely unaware of the concept, and the impact it has on “everything.”
Seth B. Darling is a scientist at Argonne National Laboratory and a Fellow at the Institute for Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in physical chemistry, he came to Argonne as the Glenn Seaborg Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow in the Materials Science Division. Following his postdoc, Dr. Darling joined the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne as a staff scientist. His group’s research is motivated by humankind’s grand challenges and centers around molecular engineering with a particular emphasis on solar energy and water treatment. Dr. Darling has published over 100 papers and a popular book on climate change, holds several patents, and lectures widely on topics related to energy, climate, and water.
Weights & Measures for FHA & Green Scene 3-in-1 Community Recycling Event October 15, 2016
Many thanks to many residents and volunteers who participated in the 2016 Annual Fall 3-in-1 Community Recycling Event held in the parking lot of The Gathering Place between 9:00am and Noon on Saturday, October 15, 2016.
As you can see from the weights and measures table, this was another very successful fall recycling event.
Recycling one ton of paper:
- Saves 4,100 kWh of energy
- Saves 9 barrels (380 gallons) of oil
- Saves 54 million Btu's of energy
- Saves 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space
- Saves 60 pounds of air pollutants being released
- Saves 7,000 gallons of water
- Saves 17 trees
We express special appreciation to Debbie DiSabatino, who originated the "Community 3-in-1 Recycling Community Event" concept in 2011; FHA Health, Safety & Security and the Fearrington Green Scene, who partnered to organize this year's spring and fall events; the many residents who brought their recyclables to the event; and to the following volunteers who planned and/or worked the event:
Dr. Annemarie Riether (Nominee for 2016-2018 FHA Board / Health Safety & Security); Jason Welsch (Chair of the GREEN SCENE), Ken Benjamin (2016 FHA President), Debbie DiSabatino (for coffee service), Barbara Harris, Tom Hauck (co-ordinator of the fire extinguisher component), Carol Kurtz (2016 FHA Director/The Gathering Place), Jerry Redden, and Jan Wilson. We also appreciate the support of the Chatham County Sheriff's Department in collecting the recycled expired medicines for proper disposal.
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| (Left) Sheriff's Deputy Jonathan Hensley & Dr. Annemarie Riether, HSS Director at Prescription Medicine Recycling Drop-Off (Right) Residents during fire extinguisher training class. |
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