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Welcome to the Planet 100 for November 23, 2009. Here's what we're covering today:
WATCH VIDEO: UK's Worst Flood ever, Carbon-Sucking Nanotubes, and Fresh Air in the Garden State?
UK's worst flood on record (11/24)
Cumbria bore the brunt of the heaviest rainfall in British history over the weekend. Meteorologists recorded 12 inches of rain in a 24 hour period -- the highest level measured in England since records began.
Engineers are currently examining 1800 bridges in Cumbria after six collapsed on the rivers Cocker and Derwent.
Source: Times Online
Map illustration: ŠJennifer Thermes/Getty images
Flood photo: ŠAP Photo
Carbon-sucking nanotubes
A major breakthrough in nanotechnology by Lawrence Livermore national labs may solve 2 of the worlds greatest challenges ? sequestering carbon and purifying water.
Their technology, now licensed by Porifera, enables tiny carbon fibers 1/50,000 the thickness of a human to attract & trap specific molecules, providing a potentially inexpensive way to permanently sequester carbon dioxide.
Source: MNN
Photos: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
AND FINALLY...
When you think of state famous for its fresh air, you think of... New Jersey?! That's right, nine of the ten cities listed in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live are in the Garden State. Get all the details at Treehugger.com
Source: TreeHugger
Photo: ŠJumper/Getty Images
