“Chemist and physicist Marie Curie was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields.[180]” – wikipedia
In 2022, a good friend and I sent three-lined stories back and forth to one another. We called them “Texts”. They are resurfacing for me now. Here is Text 29.
“When I was trying to book a children’s venue to visit with Rahaf (with no press, pictures… just to play) we were turned down by two venues. People didn’t want Palestinians from Gaza at their venues. This is actually illegal but it didn’t stop people from saying no. I was going to book the whole venue, which is totally normal for these places for a kids party or event. I cried after these calls and emails, and I’m just the privileged white lady who was trying to book the venue. I can’t imagine how racism feels and I know I will never fully understand. But I will always stand with you.” — Ms Rachel
“For waterborne disease reduction to last, water treatment programs that research and development groups start in developing countries must be sustainable by the citizens of those countries.” – wikipedia
“Storing water invites a host of potential issues regardless of that water’s intended purpose, including contamination through organic and inorganic means.” – wikipedia
“Weather and its related shocks can affect water quality in several ways. These depend on the local climate and context.[46] Shocks that are linked to weather include water shortages, heavy rain and temperature extremes. They can damage water infrastructure through erosion under heavy rainfall and floods, cause loss of water sources in droughts, and make water quality deteriorate.” – wikipedia