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Czech-Slovak Team Wins Earth Prize for Water Purification Innovation

4/8/2025

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Czech innovator Tomáš Cermák and Slovakian Anna Podmanická have captured The Earth Prize 2025 with their groundbreaking water purification device, PURA. This cutting-edge technology harnesses cold plasma and photocatalysis to eliminate pollutants and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. With plans to expand their prototype, they are tackling Europe's urgent drinking water crisis. Global winners will be revealed on April 22.

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Czech innovator Tomáš Cermák and Slovakian Anna Podmanická have captured The Earth Prize 2025 with their groundbreaking water purification device, PURA. This cutting-edge technology harnesses cold plasma and photocatalysis to eliminate pollutants and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. With plans to expand their prototype, they are tackling Europe's urgent drinking water crisis. Global winners will be revealed on April 22.