Compare and contrast: Not just trees: Most of the carbon sequestered on land is stored in soil and water, study finds
Phys.org The lack of data on carbon accumulation in soils, bodies of water and wetlands has led current dynamic global vegetation models to greatly overestimate the role of forests in […]
Compare and contrast: River water temperatures swing from hot to cold: National study uncovers fluctuations across the US
Phys.org Scientists have unveiled rapid fluctuations in river water temperature across the United States (US) with rivers controlled by dams showing more frequent and volatile thermal changes. Their research was […]
Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrates Manitoba’s wetlands on DUC Day
Ducks Unlimited CAN Even though wetlands keep water on the landscape in times of drought, help mitigate flooding and remove contaminants from water to keep lakes and rivers clean, these […]
Compare and contrast: Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
The Conversation – United States Just over half the world’s population shares a river or lake basin with at least one other country. To sustainably manage those water resources for […]
Compare and contrast: Chicago dyes its river bright green as it opens St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Associated Press The dye is nontoxic. While the river stays bright for several hours, some trace of color can remain for days. Click here to read the story.
Compare and contrast: Permafrost melt posing ‘significant risks’ to Arctic regions’ communities, scientists warn
EurekAlert! The Arctic permafrost thaw is hazardous to the livelihood, safety, health, food security, and the infrastructure of communities living in Arctic regions, an international group of scientists have warned. […]
Youth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water on the water
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 […]
Compare and contrast: How multiple human-induced stressors interactively impair freshwater food webs
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. […]
Compare and contrast: Microplastics Lurk in Freshwater Environments Across Pennsylvania
Inside Climate News Penn State scientists found microplastics dating back to the 1950s buried in the sediments of a river, two creeks and a lake. The data shows that freshwater […]
Compare and contrast: Building Climate Resilience through Nature-Based Infrastructure in Drakenstein, South Africa
IISD Together with local partners and C40 Cities Finance Facility, we developed a Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) to assess the benefits of investing in NBI in river sub-catchments between the […]