What’s the forever chemical TFA doing in the UK’s rivers?
The Conversation – United Kingdom Most UK rivers are contaminated by a chemical called trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). This is a type of human-made chemical known as perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), […]
‘We have to think bigger’: Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites face severe water risk
EuroNews Nearly 73 per cent of World Heritage sites are at high risk of water-related hazards, according to analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and UNESCO. From the Taj […]
Water mapping helps rural B.C. communities prepare for wildfire response
Water Canada As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance of fire emergencies. […]
Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth’s poles, study finds
Phys.org Over the past two centuries, humans have locked up enough water in dams to shift Earth’s poles slightly away from the planet’s axis of rotation, according to recent research. […]
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
The Conversation – Africa In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a flash flood swept through an area of Hill Country dotted with summer camps and small towns about […]
Scientists warn of urgent need to tackle changes impacting river deltas
National Observer Every morning, families of the Pikangikum First Nation wake up to a water crisis that has become routine. Most homes have no running water. Families start the day […]
Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers
The Conversation – Africa Every spring, melting snow and heavy rainfall brings a higher risk of flooding and riverbank erosion to parts of Canada. Bank erosion is responsible for a […]
Underwater lake heatwaves are on the rise, threatening aquatic life
The Conversation – Africa Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering crucial habitat for fish and other aquatic species. But a recent study by my colleagues […]
‘We thought we’d got the numbers wrong’: how a pristine lake came to have the highest levels of ‘forever chemicals’ on record
The Guardian Holloman Lake was a haven for wildlife and seemed an ideal campsite. But strange foam around the shoreline turned out to be more than just an oddity – […]
Droughts worldwide pushing tens of millions towards starvation, says report
The Guardian Drought is pushing tens of millions of people to the edge of starvation around the world, in a foretaste of a global crisis that is rapidly deepening with […]