A little climate threat lurks in the form of a substance with a sight and smell that we are hardwired to be disgusted with - sewage.
Little is known about the real extent of industrial discharge that ends up in our wastewater systems, but researchers have found that untreated sewage discharge brings more harm to the environment and living communities than surrounding land use. But, wastewater management isn’t always affordable or accessible. And to top things off, it consumes more energy than you think.
In this episode of Climate Connections, find out how 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist, Orianna Bretschger, Co-Founder & CEO of Aquacycl is reinventing the entire wastewater treatment process to make it simpler and friendlier to the planet.
Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar
Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors
Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize
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