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Bamboo tower to harness drinking water from air

London: An Italian firm is developing an off-grid bamboo tower that could efficiently harness safe drinking water from thin air without the need of expensive infrastructure. The tower called ‘Warka Water’ could collect an annual average of up to 100 litres of water per day, the firm said. The tower, once completed, will rise to a height of 10 metres, weigh 60 kg and be secured to the ground with […]

The stunning mountains where China collects bags of fresh air

“The best place to capture the view of the temple and the pavilions like this one is from Ma Zong Ridge,” says Khurram Zhang, a spokesperson of Laojun Mountain Nature Reserve.  “Sunset is the best time to photograph Jin Dian (Golden Pavillion).” The nature reserve is a combination of Taoist culture and natural beauty. The scenic area is scattered with 16 Taoist temples. Six of them have been renovated for […]