Flint water crisis: The solution could be in the plants

Furina hygrometrica is a type of moss that absorbs large amounts of lead from water. The idea is that this type of moss can lead to cleaner water for cities like Flint, Michigan, and has...

This video is about the water crisis Flint, Michigan, is facing and a newfound moss that can absorb large amounts of lead in water.

Related Topics:
Past Storyfest Entries, Water

Furina hygrometrica is a type of moss that absorbs large amounts of lead from water. The idea is that this type of moss can lead to cleaner water for cities like Flint, Michigan, and has the potential to have a large impact on the lives of the thousands affected by this polluted water epidemic. 

How do you move the planet forward?
Submit Story
Tags:
bottled water, clean water, crisis, Drinking Water, flint, led, storyfest

Get the Newsletter

Get inspiring stories to move the planet forward in your inbox!

Success! You have been added to the Planet FWD newsletter. Inspiring stories will be coming to your inbox soon.