BC_chick Posted November 29, 2008 Report Posted November 29, 2008 One more blessing about living in a part of the world where we can actually turn on the faucet and drink the water (yet ironically we buy our water). Look at what is being discussed about people on earth who lack drinking water: After five days of tinkering, astronauts aboard the International Space Station ran their first successful test Tuesday of equipment that turns urine into drinking water.Delivered to the station by the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the $154 million water recycling system, which also processes sweat and moisture from the air, is designed to quench astronauts’ thirst while requiring fewer costly resupply missions. Samples of the recycled water will be tested back on earth before astronauts aboard the station can start drinking from the system’s tap. This raises a question: Can we build these things on earth? Maybe even for a little less than $154 million? There’s definitely a need. According to the World Health Organization, some 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water. That’s almost 1 in 6 human beings. And according to the United Nations Development Programme, women and girls in developing countries collectively spend more than 10 million “person-years” hauling water from remote sources each year. And it’s only getting worse. As a study published in Nature in April predicts that, by 2025 more than half of the world’s countries will face freshwater stress or shortages, and by 2050, as much as 75 percent of the world’s population could face freshwater scarcity. A cheap and reliable urine-to-potable-water device could solve what is arguably the world’s No. 1 problem, so to speak. linkHopefully, I'll be long gone by 2075..... this isn't a pretty picture. Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
blueblood Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 One more blessing about living in a part of the world where we can actually turn on the faucet and drink the water (yet ironically we buy our water). Look at what is being discussed about people on earth who lack drinking water: link Hopefully, I'll be long gone by 2075..... this isn't a pretty picture. What about de-salinization plants? Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
jdobbin Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 Hopefully, I'll be long gone by 2075..... this isn't a pretty picture. Maybe they will have gene therapy so that the waste we produce is just H2O. heh Quote
Wild Bill Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 One more blessing about living in a part of the world where we can actually turn on the faucet and drink the water (yet ironically we buy our water). Look at what is being discussed about people on earth who lack drinking water: link Hopefully, I'll be long gone by 2075..... this isn't a pretty picture. What's the difference? All the waste of everything that lives ends up in lakes, oceans and aquifers. Nature recycles it into fresh water pure enough to drink. She's been doing it for millions of years. The machine on the space station does it in exactly the same fashion, just in a smaller package. So why should it bother us? Especially when for so many poor souls it could be their only source of safe drinking water! Most folks like sausage but can't bear to watch it being made, I guess. Quote "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." -- George Bernard Shaw "There is no point in being difficult when, with a little extra effort, you can be completely impossible."
Shakeyhands Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 I was shocked to hear that fluids 'removed' during the embalming process are simply dumped in the sink, entering our water supply. But guess what, same with your urine and excrement. Best not to think about it.... Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
BC_chick Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Posted November 30, 2008 Maybe they will have gene therapy so that the waste we produce is just H2O. heh Now that'll give a whole new meaning to making lemonade when life gives you lemons.... To Shakey and Wild Bill, yes, I suppose you're right, what we have now isn't that different. Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
Sir Bandelot Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 Sure they can turn my piss to water, but can they turn it into wine? Quote
Oleg Bach Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 Try it and find out - just waved my hands over the pee pot - and a miracle took place - trust me. Quote
BC_chick Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Posted November 30, 2008 Sure they can turn my piss to water, but can they turn it into wine? You know somewhere out there, some sicko is getting a huge kick out of this whole idea... Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
Oleg Bach Posted November 30, 2008 Report Posted November 30, 2008 You know somewhere out there, some sicko is getting a huge kick out of this whole idea... who me? Quote
kimmy Posted December 1, 2008 Report Posted December 1, 2008 For some reason I thought this thread would be about Coors Light. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Shakeyhands Posted December 1, 2008 Report Posted December 1, 2008 For some reason I thought this thread would be about Coors Light. -k its like sex in a canoe!!!! Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
guyser Posted December 1, 2008 Report Posted December 1, 2008 Try it and find out - just waved my hands over the pee pot - and a miracle took place - trust me. Yes Yes, your mother told you that you were a "Golden Boy" didnt she? Quote
Oleg Bach Posted December 1, 2008 Report Posted December 1, 2008 Yes Yes, your mother told you that you were a "Golden Boy" didnt she? We won't talk about the golden boy...nor will we talk about the time you peed on your girlfriend in the shower. Quote
guyser Posted December 1, 2008 Report Posted December 1, 2008 ...nor will we talk about the time you peed on your girlfriend in the shower. Which time? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Which time? ...I thought that was the shower? Charles should be on this just..... about....now! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Oleg Bach Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 ...I thought that was the shower? Charles should be on this just..... about....now! You arrive just in time to take part in toilet humor? What happened to the highly informed Bush Cheney - ready to share all top secrets entrusted to him with any one that is willing to be his friend...Your loosing it boy...now get back to work and amuze me - no pee pee jokes. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 You arrive just in time to take part in toilet humor? What happened to the highly informed Bush Cheney - ready to share all top secrets entrusted to him with any one that is willing to be his friend...Your loosing it boy...now get back to work and amuze me - no pee pee jokes. I don't think "golden showers" are a state secret. Urine, mostly urea and water, is quite unremarkable, but useful in a pinch. My first aid training in the military included keeping the exposed intestines moist with urine if nothing better (sterile) was available. Urine is good...poop is bad! Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
M.Dancer Posted December 3, 2008 Report Posted December 3, 2008 I don't think "golden showers" are a state secret. Urine, mostly urea and water, is quite unremarkable, but useful in a pinch.My first aid training in the military included keeping the exposed intestines moist with urine if nothing better (sterile) was available. Urine is good...poop is bad! And at 98.something degrees fahrenheit, handy if someone you know and not quite like happens to stick their tongue on a metal pole in sub zero weather... Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
penorsword Posted January 8, 2009 Report Posted January 8, 2009 I think Survivorman did this in the desert. Took a leak in a cup in the ground, put a piece of plastic over top, then drank the condensation. That's one tough sob. Quote
acidburn Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Considering every Sci-Fi movie and televsion show we have ever watched has either talked about it or connoted this in some way shape or form it shouldn't bother anyone - we probably already thought it was happening up there with out actually giving it any thought. The human body is mostly water - we could go so far as to go completely "Dune" and recycle all water expended from the human body. But most people wouldnt agree to that as it might come across as a little less than connected to our own people emotionally. Quote
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