How fog is solving a water crisis in Peru

"It always seems impossible until it's done." 7/31/17 In Peru, a 'Foggy' Solution to a Water Shortage Millions of people in Peru lack access to safe water and sewage services. But Abel Cruz Gutiérrez has a solution. Gutiérrez, president of the "Peruvians Without Water" association, uses an ingenious system of "fog catchers" to make water accessible to residents of Lima's low-income neighborhoods.  Eco-Friendly DIY Homes Fit for a Hobbit In Pembrokeshire, Wales, the cutest, handmade houses have been popping up around the county. These wee homes, made of natural, locally sourced materials and scavenged bits from the surrounding countryside, embody low-impact living. Needless to say, the Bagginses would approve. Preserving One Square Inch of Silence Gordon Hempton is on a personal quest to preserve silence in nature. The "sound-tracker" circles the globe recording vanishing sounds, including the most elusive one of all: silence. In 2005, Hempton resolved to find the quietest place in Washington's Hoh rainforest, itself a haven of silence.  Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list