I'm a food & agriculture writer exploring the inter-relationship between food and the environment, climate change, human health and economic development.
The global agri-food industry— valued at $6 trillion— is one of the most highly exposed to water risks, with water stress impacting many of the world’s largest food-exporting countries. Paradoxically, despite mounting perils to both food and water security stemming from water depletion, pollution, and climate-induced droughts, the food and agri-business sector is a chief contributor to the problem, accounting for a substantial 70% of all freshwater withdrawals.
A number of water brands have been extracting water from alternative sources, such as air and fruit by-products., a brand out of Australia says that it is able to extract 600 liters of water from one ton of carrots that would have otherwise been wasted. Using patented water technology to harvest the aqueous liquid found in fruits and vegetables, Aqua Botanical creates clean, filtered water containing 74 plant minerals.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
One on One with Rep. Dan MeuserWHP CBS 21 Harrisburg provides local news, weather, sports, community events and items of interest for Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York and nearby towns and communities in the greater Harrisburg area including, Hershey, Hummelstown, Palmyra, Jonestown, Annville, Gettysburg, East Berlin, New Oxford, Littlestown, Biglerville, New Cumberland,...
Read more »
One killed, one wounded in overnight Fort Worth shooting; suspect in custodyPolice in Fort Worth, Texas, have a suspect in custody after they said a fight turned deadly when one man pulled a gun.
Read more »
Fort Worth crime: Man arrested in fatal east-side shootingA Halloween weekend shooting in Fort Worth left one person dead and one arrested.
Read more »
One-Punch Man Celebrates Creator's Birthday With New ArtOne-Punch Man creator ONE is celebrating his big birthday with some brand-new art.
Read more »
Alderman hopes plan for improved IT will help bad water bill problemAlderman hopes plan for improved IT will help bad water bill problem
Read more »