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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.

Shruti Bramadesam

George Washington University

March 09, 2018
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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. 

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