Canada Bureau
A WATER BATTERY THAT COULD LAST 300 YEARS
Scientists at City University Hong Kong created a water‑based battery using magnesium and calcium salts, a solution similar to the brine used in tofu. Unlike lithium‑ion batteries, which rely on flammable solvents and require hazardous disposal, this design is non‑toxic, nonflammable, and environmentally friendly.
Mexico Bureau
ON THE GROUND WITH THE GUADALAJARA WATER CRISIS
Authorities in Jalisco removed the head of Guadalajara’s water agency on Monday, March 23, amid a surge of complaints about foul-smelling, sediment-laden tap water, prompting citizen groups to demand a full corruption investigation and structural overhaul of the system.
By Tracy L. Barnett, Mexico News Daily - With permission.
Canada Bureau
FROM MILAN TO CHINA, A NEW CHAPTER FOR DESSERTO
In Mexico, innovators created Desserto, a plant-based material made from nopal cactus. It offers a sustainable alternative to traditional leather, requiring minimal water, no pesticides, and allowing the plant to regrow after harvesting.
