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In Puerto Rico, a shortage of tarps and electricity means the misery continues for storm-weary people

Wooden houses with thin metal roofs took a terrible beating when Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in September. Now mold is beginning to cause a new set of problems in many dwellings. Photo by Loiza

News | Oct 18, 2017 | Coco McCabe

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In Puerto Rico, a shortage of tarps and electricity means the misery continues for storm-weary people

No clean water? No problem: 6 do-it-yourself ways Puerto Ricans can ensure it’s drinkable

With help from Susan Murcott, who is a drinking water and waste water expert and a lecturer at the MIT D-Lab, we learned about water tests that can be performed easily without waiting weeks for results from the lab.

News | Dec 21, 2017 | Pamela C. Silva Díaz (MIT 2012)

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No clean water? No problem: 6 do-it-yourself ways Puerto Ricans can ensure it’s drinkable

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