Cloud Catchers of Peru - BBC News

[@renziny]

very smart to provide water to the poorest communities God bless Peru ,,

[@jackiecrawford3171]

That is awesome, someone at least is trying to make a difference in people's lives

[@xfk5427]

Jackie Crawford true

[@Pacjam123123]

This is great....made a real difference for the people that live there. Abel Cruz is a good man.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Get anal prawns

[@garygerard4290]

great to see something like this going on, thank you

[@gaurangkelkar4376]

25 dislikers ,I think they sell their mind in wholesale market, cause this type of video deserves 0 dislikes , They r doing great job and as an engineer feel proud on person who provide solution for water scarcity in lima,Peru .

[@empresspyra]

This is actually seriously brilliant- even in places where there is consistant water sources and rainfall the fog net concept can offset the "dry summer days and expand water use resillience and flexibility for everyone everywhere! There might not always be rain and "bodies of water" might be hard to reach or on private properties but moisture, "transevaporation" (by trees), dew and fog are massively more common and regular than rain so I'm really super excited to add my experimentation and contructions to this developing concept.

[@adarsh4764]

This needs to be made in a proper large scale method to make the most utilisation of this resource!

[@a_radom_user794]

This is great. I hope it catches on worldwide. Bless u sir for the many lives you have and are changing. It is always better to grow your own food whenever possible bc it is healthier.

[@simplyme9336]

Now that's a story I genuinely like

[@reginakamau9575]

Beautiful soul

[@jimboland5895]

That's genius . He will probably win some sort of an award.

[@annetteportella1225]

Jim Boland hope so...

[@86upsmaya]

Jim Boland its not his idea. Creating Water Foundation started it in Peru.

[@falkenvir]

Not for the idea but for the efforts, idea without action gets you nowhere

[@davereynolds6912]

And that is what a helping hand looks like .teach them how to make it and then step back and let them make as many as they need

[@samualcrocket1405]

Amazing!!!

[@handsoverface]

This is great, deserves more views!

[@eyez7804]

This is awesome!!! I wish I had money to fund this!

[@esthertorressantillan7489]

Felicidades al Sr Abel Cruz, por mejorar la vida de todas esas personas, por tener la creatividad y el entusiasmo para llevar a cabo un proyecto como ese.

[@Josuefabiann]

orgullo peruano

[@aprendeinglesconanimes1299]

Esther Torres Santillan si yo comp peruano no sabia la magnitud en la que Vivian estas personas

[@aprendeinglesconanimes1299]

incredible que paguen mas por la misma agua que consumismo

[@peaceandlove5214]

That is amazing.

[@farisasmith7109]

That is an ingenious idea. If only people with these ideas got together. Could you imagine if Mr Cruz linked up with a permiculture person like Geoff Lawton ? Even if those nets provided enough water for planting a garden, what about planting trees? Could they change the whole ecosystem in the area from desert to green? There are so many possibilities just from one simple but imaginative idea.

[@karvakferenc1009]

big like and respect

[@levilainpetitfanfoue]

Nice project. Indeed. The next step is to invest 1 to 5 % of the harvested water to grow a pine tree (or any endemic plant) at the foot of each of these nets. So that when the plastic is used out, the plant is ready to do the job for the next generations. It only takes a Drip irrigation pipe plugged on the existing pipes. A leak would do. Most of the agriculture on the Island of Gran Canaria uses cloud water harvested by this pine tree : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_canariensis

[@thersten]

Nice 👍

[@pushparajrobert5086]

wonderful and congrats the man who behind it..👌👌👌

[@darcshadowrenacido]

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[@emilyb7791]

Imagine if just one of these nets was on every property along the California coast line.

[@TakittyLove]

In fact, may tourist who visit Lima City coast say Lima shore reminds them California or Santa María.

[@thorwhitegod]

Wow that’s pretty ingenious

[@MRamos-yz2qn]

Abel está haciendo una gran labor

[@richardmadrigal5778]

Where can we buy or get these special screens from ???

[@goudagirl6095]

what fantastically simple technology. Why more aren't doing this is beyond me.

[@Sgtassburgler]

Very few places have conditions that would make collecting fog viable. There certainly are other places where you could do this, but not many.

[@sweetdragon36067]

He needs to start a gofundme account to get the money needed to construct more nets: screw financial backers!

[@Kayser-i-Rum1453]

Canary island pines could help to collect water or increase the groundwater level.

[@ethans6.0]

we need to find the leaves of the plants that are best at catching fog to better mimic materials and techniques

[@elenagermez1856]

Agree!

[@ethans6.0]

@@elenagermez1856 thank you we can do this!

[@m.pearce3273]

I did this in the Atacama Desert in 1986

[@carmaela2689]

I love that there are people that help and fix the world. Humans can do terrible things but they can also do pretty great things too. 🙂

[@user-fw9nb6pk9m]

3:07 +1000 so true and so sad

[@pdadyweikel]

Trees and plants do the same thing so now that you have water plant big

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

I think there's bugs in Namibia that do the same thing, can't remember what kind though. They put up their legs or wings and catch the mist just the same.

[@scottr237]

You are the champ!!!!!

[@Frankybeanselevators]

Crazy how much the BBC tone has changed in 5 years.

[@umaribnal-khattabmalaysia6831]

Get water from the fog and the same time plant trees more trees more rainfall, Fresh air more oxygen more fog etc

[@Shaheen_Hassan]

Rainfall is almost impossible in Peru's coast because of the atmospheric stability caused by cold waters of the Pacific Ocean. Planting trees in Peru's coast will do nothing. Trees should be planted in place where the atmosphere is conducive to rain formation so it can help increase rainfall.

[@kevinmontanezhuaman6923]

Pues es genial la idea, Lima es un desierto donde hay bastante niebla y la concentración de humedad en el ambiente es muy fuerte (81%-95%), incluso para muchos niños y adultos mayores esto puede volverse un problema por producir enfermedades como el asma, pero sacar provecho de este problema está súper! Creo que debemos "robarle" aún más al cielo y si esto se intensifica no solo beneficiaría a lugares carentes del líquido elemento.

[@TejasM14]

This project is great for who it is intended for. The very poor who have little chance of access to conventional water systems. But is this really a long term solution? No. The water captured from fog would be so little. And the idea isn't scalable at all. And this idea would require lots of space, which is only available in remote areas. But until water systems are installed, this is definitely better than nothing.

[@Lexluthero124]

Hi, great input on the problem but actually, that's not true. This was done in Lima, which is part of the coastal zone. In that region, far away from downtown and at the skirts of forgotten hills/mountains, the thermometers are always marking levels of between 95 and 100% humidity on winter season... and the higher the house the colder and more humid it gets (beware: it's not a matter of high altitudes, we are pretty low actually). In America Latina it's not uncommon for houses to be all the way up on a hill. Of course it's forbidden by Law to live in such places due to its conditions but people go and take that land anyway. But back to the point, the cloud catchers are installed at the very top of that mountain, which most of the time is a huge wasteland as it's shown in the video, but more important it has too much humidity. With only four of those, in two days it can provide water for the plenty people living near the top, and they're the ones most likely to not receive any water for the infrastructure doesn't reach that far. So, you are right. It can't replace a traditional water system but it should be given proper recognition for the water it's not that little. It even fills full tanks on regular basics. This idea is made to work on what we called "cerros" and only in winter.

[@miniena7774]

Tejas Mallela REKT!

[@Rajeshkumar-rz7ri]

In India can we do same thing for fog catcher for water And if possible then tell me about this net because it's looking quite helpful for drinking purpose

[@tjoeingotjin8081]

What is the mesh size of the net?

Excellent way of using nature. Use and respect nature, and be nice to our planet, it's the only one we have. That is the way to go.

[@annetteportella1225]

Un proyecto muy interesante que no sólo puede ayudar a comunidades pequeñas sino con gran empleo también a las grandes masas. Sería un gran sistema ahorrativo! :)

[@pedrofranciscodominguez832]

May I know the soundtrack from 1:22?

[@thersten]

Darude - sandstorm

[@pinarellolimoncello]

Genius. I heard an Israeli chap say once, money or in this case water, flows from the brain!. He had developed a simple way to desalinate water. The world faces many challenges, engaging the greatest tool we have been given will help massively. Genius, intelligence, ingenuity, knowledge , used in the correct way.

[@mothiurNCL]

does anyone have blueprints or designs for these?

[@bristow-smithquentin8691]

now the truth, shade cloth and PV pipe has be use 40 years ago, cheese cloth and bamboo before that in the area. But some rich prick comes over big noting themselfs to give free tech that the locals all ready had.

[@svelanikolova5776]

Show this people how to make a simple water filter with sand coal and gravel . The water tastes awesome. The other filter is large cheese cloth fine crushed gravel large gravel 50 50 cheese cloth. Investment only for the cheese cloth

[@emiliobello2538]

This is Darkest Peru?

[@a-aron2276]

Water should be domestically free for everyone. But respect for the supply is also super important to keep from wasting it. I know too many people that take daily or twice daily showers, leave the taps on brushing their teeth, the sink just running while washing up, it's so wasteful, it's not about money. Just because it's paid for doesn't mean you should be wasteful. We luckily enjoy free water in Ireland but it was under threat once and could be again in the future if it's not something we fight for. Everyone needs water. It's not right to charge for it.

[@aprendeinglesconanimes1299]

wauuu amazing I live in Lima Peru and I did not know that these people lived for decades without water

[@Shusha0029]

If I were wealthy this is the kind of things I would love to be able to donate to.

[@sourabhsomkuwar8328]

The OG growth hack.

[@AlexMW-1]

That's rather curious that they make it sound as though you must be in high altitudes. LOL Last time I checked, there seems to be morning dew on my car in the mornings. Hmmm better get up to the mountains to catch that water...right

[@86upsmaya]

AlexMidnightWalker well,that morning dew wouldnt make 200 litres a day.

[@ein99999]

What a great idea.

[@darcshadowrenacido]

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[@Jcfnkf]

@@darcshadowrenacido llorón

[@MoraleSdlq]

But why isnt it drinkable?? Porque no es potable?

[@gtek27]

Contaminated by polution maybe?

[@monchan8]

Why would this water not be drinkable?

[@IndiRationale]

what material is the net made of? please answer

[@husseinsalman5428]

I hope that anybody answers

[@roidroid]

it's plastic. But that's not the best.

[@1JFJohnson]

where can you purchase the nets from?

[@floorcat7985]

Idk maybe amazon or something?

[@glumpy1024]

It's just shade cloth.

[@yoursubconscious]

strong point: poor ppl. don't often have the resources to make the changes and investors want a return, regardless of whose who.

[@canadianbacon6536]

Now if they grow a lot of trees with that water. The trees will bring even more water to the atmosphere.

[@paulwood4142]

why would that water not be drinkable? Its probably purer than most tap water.

[@alexplace6008]

Great idea and simple technology for base of pyramid!

[@nootaborist9575]

Excellent

[@coviddeathsmatter2194]

whats the needed humidity level for these to be effective? Cloud deserts aren't easy to find.

[@marting5130]

doesnt seem very expensive to have a plastic net and some pvc pipes

[@brettpetersen692]

My dad does that

[@frankbravo8111]

Ummmm there cant be fog everyday and how much can it possibly harvert

[@tiko5876]

Frank Bravo fog lasts all winter in certain spots lmao

[@celticgypsy6067]

A great way to recycle old trampolines.

[@leonardomendoza4243]

excelente reportaje y espero que en estos momentos de pandemia tambien esta agua sea de utilidad

[@miguelhastengeims8073]

Hermoso, gran invento :3

[@rlvsun]

No insulten a ese hombre llamandolo emprendedor. Los emprendedores son esclavistas, estafadores, aprovechadores, timadores. Este hombre esta ayudando a mejorar las condiciones de vida de la comunidad. Un emprendedor buscaria la forma de explotarlos para su interes.

[@opiumofthemasses569]

This seems like a great idea but what about pollution? Is it possible for the pollution to contaminate the fog therefore making it poisonous?

[@manuelalvarez25]

Matthew Plays Clash Royale lol are you stupid?

[@opiumofthemasses569]

Manu-Camus Well I'm sure as not the one replying to a month old post.

[@micahned]

@@opiumofthemasses569 try three years beeotch

[@micahned]

200 to 400 liters per net per day? I call bullshit.

[@roidroid]

yeah that's way above anything else i'm reading. Other stuff i'm reading here says those panels should only get a couple of Litres per meter per day. More like 20L rather than 200L. Something doesn't add up.

[@DF-qe9nr]

Alguien sabe como contactar con el Sr Abel?

[@edsecce5685]

The government should invest more in this technology, Peru has 65 billion dollars in cash reserves and they spend that money in other projects some of them worth it but also some of that money to build the Panamerican games buildings, while this people do not have water to drink, that for me is irresponsible

[@deeRay7292]

THIS IS NOT HIS IDEA. THE Creating Water Foundation TESTED AND CREATED THIS IN 2013 BY A GROUP OF HOLLAND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, THAT CAME TO PERU. GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. TO THE REAL INVENTORS

[@edsecce5685]

They did not created that technology, it was already in Peru and another countries before they came to Peru but they helped spread its use but they did not create that technology, Google it if you want

[@altha-rf1et]

His idea was to apply it to that community and a way to make it happen

[@skyart27]

He was the one that took action. An idea is useless if its not implemented into intended purpose

[@Chris-wh3yz]

Israeli youths came and setup the first fognets and taught him how it works. They started the first crops for them as well in the desert. He then learned by working with them and is expanding the process helping others.

[@darcshadowrenacido]

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[@govinduraju7982]

👌👌👌👌

[@harrylongani]

Its harm to monsoon

[@housami1974]

Dear all could anyone text me how to make water from fog. Please

[@reyic]

I live in Lima, but never pay attention to the necesity of many people , my government less. Is gratefully than many poor people take advantage about many ingenius solutions, but I never undestand why peruvians look like sad.

[@thersten]

Maybe we shouldn't try to live on deserts?

[@DDIoop]

Abel Cruz: I am helping people by gathering water from fog. Silent Hill: Am i a joke to you?

[@SkyB7778]

When population grow more and more... what will happen?????

[@roidroid]

you'll get scared

[@xyuriko6163]

Made in Perú, carajo!

[@darcshadowrenacido]

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[@Jcfnkf]

@@darcshadowrenacido llorón

[@umaribnal-khattabmalaysia6831]

Plant trees only the solution.

[@PacoOtis]

Pitiful that you have horrible intrusive music in such a serious documentary.

[@wston-v7y]

fog with pollution or only fog? this is important

[@manuelalvarez25]

Endkadenz you just clean the panels idiot!

[@bristow-smithquentin8691]

now the truth, shade cloth and PV pipe has be use 40 years ago, cheese cloth and bamboo before that in the area. But some rich prick comes over big noting themselfs to give free tech that the locals all ready had.

[@Ryejiws]

Buda zor

[@anicetomamanichipana3661]

cute

[@VSGAMING3580]

Mr. Indian Hacker ka video dekh ke kon aaya he😊😊

[@gfjewelers9019]

of course! an investor that looks for money is NOT! going to do it- but a real investor that look for the thanks of God WILL DO IT!

[@darcshadowrenacido]

150521_atrapanieblas_chile_desierto_lp he is not the inventor

[@jacksonwoodburne]

Abel Cruz...'to change the lives of many families.....for me that's enough, I am more than proud of doing something for them'....Reader in politics at Kings College......no-one wants to invest in the poor..........the disparity between the two men is obvious

[@davidvasquez3876]

Abel, eres un fraude, como es posible que presentes esta invencion como si fuera tuya, sabiendo que fueron tres estudiantes holandeses que trajeron esta innovacion al sur del pais. Rectificate.