Compare and contrast: Rapid return of water from ground to atmosphere through plants
Science Daily A new study provides the first comprehensive global estimates of the amount of water stored in Earth’s plants and the amount of time it takes for that water […]
Compare and contrast: Rising drought frequency poses new threats to US wildlife, study finds
Phys.org People around the world are dealing with drought, so it’s not shocking that it affects wildlife, too: lack of moisture contributes to habitat loss, affects how animals compete for […]
To truly understand the health of a lake, you must look well beyond its shoreline
The Conversation – Canada On the surface, most of Canada’s lakes and rivers look pristine. But below the surface, many are facing essential challenges to their health. Why? To better […]
Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
The Conversation – Canada New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that a changing climate could be contributing to declining water quality trends and things may get worse in […]
Compare and contrast: Invasive Species Spell Trouble for New York’s Beloved Tap Water
Inside Climate News Three invasive species have emerged to threaten water quality at the city’s oldest reservoir, the Croton system which supplies around 10 percent of the city’s water. […]
Toxic algal blooms threaten Canadian drinking water, but scientists are developing a way to protect against the harmful slime.
CBC Dangerous, slimy mats of blue-green algae are plaguing Lake Erie and other lakes across North America, not only interfering with ecosystems and recreational activities, but also complicating municipal […]
Compare and contrast: Loss of lake ice has wide-ranging environmental and societal consequences
Science Daily The world’s freshwater lakes are freezing over for shorter periods of time due to climate change. This shift has major implications for human safety, as well as water […]
Compare and contrast: The world’s rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says
The Canadian Press The U.N. weather agency is reporting that 2023 was the driest year in more than three decades for the world’s rivers, as the record-hot year underpinned a […]
Compare and contrast: Drought shrinks river that feeds the Amazon to lowest level ever recorded
CBC One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil’s geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon […]
Compare and contrast: Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border
The Guardian Glaciers in Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent, are retreating at an accelerated pace because of human-caused climate breakdown. Click here to read the story. Click the following […]
