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The Conversation – Canada

The future of freshwater is increasingly in jeopardy across Canada and around the world. Lakes, rivers and wetlands face numerous threats, from climate change to a range of harmful pollutants. Today, one-quarter of freshwater fauna are at risk of extinction. As climate change and other stressors worsen, ecological grief is increasingly recognized as a legitimate response to the losses of valued species and ecosystems. Click here to read the story.

March 18, 2025
9:41 am
Canada, Ecosystem, Environment, Innovation

Phys.org

Freshwater lakes and ponds are among the most biodiverse habitats on Earth, and they are subjected to multiple environmental pressures including climate change, nutrient pollution, and pesticide contamination. Click here to read the story.

The Pinnacle Gazette

Severe flooding has struck various parts of Quebec, compelling authorities to declare states of emergency and initiate evacuations as multiple rivers swell past safe limits. The emergency, prompted by unseasonably warm temperatures and recent heavy rains, particularly impacted municipalities like Drummondville, Beauceville, and Nicolet. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Texas Tribune

Towns and cities could be on a path toward a severe shortage of water by 2030, data compiled in the state’s 2022 water plan by the Texas Water Development Board indicates. This would happen if there is recurring, record-breaking drought conditions across the state, and if water entities and state leaders fail to put in place key strategies to secure water supplies. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

March 17, 2025
11:07 am
Environment, Infrastructure, International

BIV News

A mining company has been handed a $114,750 penalty for repeatedly sending cobalt-laced waste into a B.C. river at levels as high as 7,000 per cent above legal limits. Click here to read the story.

CTV News

The city reminds that water should be boiled even if a home filtering device is installed. In addition, schools, businesses and institutions in the ares should shut off water fountains and make annoucements about the state of the water. Click here to read the story.

CTV News

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Sudbury and North Bay on Friday, with 20-40 mm of rain expected this weekend. Click here to read the story.

BBC News

Almost a month’s worth of rain fell in Florence on Friday morning while landslides and mudslides were reported in Bologna, where some residents were evacuated on Thursday evening ahead of heavy rain overnight. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.

Global News

If passed, Budget 2025 would also allocate $240.1 million to build and repair water management infrastructure to provide irrigation for the agricultural section and flood mitigation for Alberta communities. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

CBC

A boil-water advisory in place since 1989 has been lifted in one Newfoundland fishing community, but dozens of other rural towns in the province are still struggling with long-standing government orders to avoid drinking tap water. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

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