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The Conversation – Africa

Lakes, natural and man-made, provide water, food and habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting local economies. Around the world, though, there’s a growing threat to lakes: toxic bacteria which turn the water green. Click here to read the story.

The Conversation – Africa

When Earth first formed, it was too hot to retain ice. This means all the water on our planet must have originated from extraterrestrial sources. Studies of ancient terrestrial rocks suggest liquid water existed on Earth as early as 100 million years after the Sun’s formation-practically “immediately” on an astrophysical timescale. This water, now over 4.5 billion years old, has been perpetually renewed through Earth’s water cycle. My research team has recently proposed a new theory to explain how water first arrived on Earth. Click here to read the story.

Phys.org

A study led by a University of Waterloo researcher has learned that climate change is increasing the potential for algal blooms in the United Kingdom’s River Thames despite a four-decade-long decline in phosphorus loads. The study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, completed a detailed analysis of the river’s 150-year water quality record to learn this information. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.

February 25, 2025
10:29 am
Ecosystem, Environment, Infrastructure, Research

The Guardian

Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to the California mountains – a full month’s worth of rain in little more than a day – but the deluge wasn’t enough to reverse a worsening drought trend that is set to intensify further in the coming weeks and months. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Drought.

CBC

The TNG is made up of six Ts^ilhqot’in communities working together to advocate for the Ts^ilhqot’in people. Among them is Tl’esqox Chief Francis Laceese, who pointed out that managing the land and water within the TNG’s territory is part of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.

Sask Today

Working closely with partners in Germany, the program will further graduate student’s understanding of how water challenges impact humans and train them to tackle the current global water crisis by developing solutions and future policies in water health. Click here to read the story.

The Canadian Press

Multiple springs and streams including tributaries of the region’s main Jhelum River that cuts through the Kashmir Valley have dried in Indian-controlled Kashmir, causing water shortages in recent weeks across the region known for its Himalayan peaks and pristine lakes. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Drought.

CBC

Waterways reaching salt levels acutely toxic to organisms, Toronto conservation authority data shows. Click here to read the story.

February 25, 2025
10:24 am
Canada, Ecology, Ecosystem, Environment, ON

Water Canada

Now in its seventh year, the National First Nations Water Leadership Award recognizes First Nations individuals, teams and organizations who are making a difference in their communities. The nominees for this year’s award demonstrate innovation and dedication in improving access to clean drinking water, advocating for source water protection and water conservation, training and mentoring the next generation of water operators, and much more. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.

Water Canada

Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, an Indigenous organization focused on providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, has signed a framework agreement with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The agreement sets the stage to transfer the support services for water and wastewater systems from the Government of Canada to Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, marking an important step toward self-determination for First Nations in New Brunswick. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.

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