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The results, published today in Nature Climate Change, show that such a scenario could result in glaciers losing up to 16% more of their mass compared to a world that never crosses the 1.5°C threshold.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.

Nature


Exceeding 1.5 °C of global warming above pre-industrial levels has become a distinct possibility, yet the consequences of such an overshoot for mountain glaciers and their contribution to raising sea levels and impacting water availability are not well understood. Here we show that exceeding and then returning to below 1.5 °C will have irreversible consequences for glacier mass and runoff over centuries.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.

Phys.org


Microalgae of the species Monoraphidium contortum have the ability to remove antibiotic residues from water, especially sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. This reduces the risk of environmental contamination, avoiding serious consequences for the ecosystem and human health.   Click here to read the story.

Global News


If any flooding were to occur, it would need to be “driven more by rainfall,” said Pomeroy, which could occur even in a drought year if a big enough storm comes through.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Calgary Herald


City says it has reduced the damage it could expect from a flood event by 70 per cent. That’s thanks to annual preparedness drills, 24-7 river flow monitoring and the recent completion of various flood mitigation projects, said Sandy Davis, the city’s river engineering leader.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

EurekAlert!


By harnessing the power of remote sensing and machine learning, the research quantifies the impact of agricultural expansion on water resources, offering a crucial blueprint for balancing irrigation demands with environmental conservation. This breakthrough provides policymakers and conservationists with a powerful tool to mitigate water scarcity and prevent the disappearance of critical freshwater lakes.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Irrigation.

CHCH


The Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant has once again violated federal rules after toxic discharge was found in testing. The toxic discharge killed 80 per cent of Rainbow Trout in a federally regulated lab test.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

CBC


Residents in southwestern Manitoba are being warned to brace for overland flooding, as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the area between Wednesday and Friday. The province issued an overland flood watch Wednesday afternoon for areas south of the Trans-Canada Highway along the Virden to Brandon corridor, and west of Highway 10, including Souris, Melita and Boissevain.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Sask Today


The city says that in order to support the planned 16-hour shutdown at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant (BPWTP), and minimize any water disruptions to customers, the City of Regina’s water reservoirs will be at full capacity. But they may need backup.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Global News


Under the streets of a Belgian city center, an Imperial Roman drainage pipe section made from several hollowed-out tree trunks was recently discovered during excavation work. That the settlement had some form of underground plumbing system suggests that modern-day Leuven was an integrated and prosperous part of the empire, despite being located over 700 miles from the Eternal City.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

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