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[Electrode]

I am not really concerned about the cost at this stage. I would like to see our engineers and universities take a swing at this technology and come up with something that we can use locally, and also manufacture locally. Then it can become a local sustainable industry rather then another import solution. That said if we must import it then we must, I would like to see our farmers have a reliable water source so that South Africa can at least feed itself.

[Thato89]

Considering we are facing the "worst drought in recorded history" it's not a question of WHETHER we need water. Rather, it's a question of how to obtain it - and quick. Did you hear about our national student genius? The 16-year old Kiara Nirghin who has potentially solved the drought crisis? She used a polymer that she created herself from the combination of an orange peel and avocado skin. In doing so, she created a material that is capable of storing hundreds of times its weight in water. That means farmers can maintain their crops even in times of drought. Google has picked up on this little genius and if her science fair project is approved it could solve a world-wide problem!