Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital was hit by Hurricane Milton earlier this week
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The impact of Hurricane Milton on a children’s hospital that lost access to water has led to the deployment of a cutting-edge device that extracts drinking water directly from the atmosphere. This innovative solution, developed by Genesis Systems in Florida, utilizes metal organic frameworks to extract moisture from the air, providing a sustainable source of pure water.
Atmospheric water harvesting systems have garnered attention for their independence from traditional water sources, making them valuable for off-grid communities, areas with unreliable water supplies, and disaster response scenarios. The recent implementation of this technology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital post-Hurricane Milton exemplifies its effectiveness in providing essential water resources during emergencies.
The successful deployment of the system underscores its versatility and rapid response capabilities, particularly in regions like Florida with high humidity levels. Despite its reliance on electricity, which could pose challenges during disasters, atmospheric water harvesting presents a vital solution for ensuring water security in crisis situations.
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- Atmospheric /ˌætməˈsfɪrɪk/ (adjective): Relating to the atmosphere or air.
- Harvesting /ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ/ (verb): The act of gathering in or obtaining a crop or resource.
- Sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbl/ (adjective): Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting resources.
- Deployment /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ (noun): The action of bringing resources into effective action.
- Extract /ɪkˈstrækt/ (verb): To remove or take out especially by effort or force.
- Versatility /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/ (noun): The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
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