Earth was born with water no delivery needed
Phys.org New research is challenging long-held theories about the origin of Earth’s water, suggesting it may have formed locally during the planet’s early development rather than arriving later via comets […]
The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly
Phys.org Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods claimed at least 130 lives, with over 96 fatalities in […]
Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops
The Guardian Four areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west. Continuing hot and dry weather was a hazard […]
Humans Are Wiping Out Water Bodies That Life Depends On, New Report Says
Inside Climate News The report, released Tuesday by the secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, says that since 1970 more than one-fifth of wetlands have been lost, meaning they have […]
World risks up to $39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, report says
Reuters The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of $39 trillion in economic benefits by 2050, according to a report by […]
‘Critical drought’ in Cowichan River sparks fish fears, urgent conservation measures
ChekNews Officials are sounding the alarm over dangerously low water levels and rising temperatures in the Cowichan River. In a news release Monday, the Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB) warns the […]
Low water woes: Warm temperatures, no rain affecting water supplies, fishing in NL
Saltwire With summer heating up, water levels begin to drop, and that can be bad news for drinking water supplies and salmon anglers. Those unwelcome developments have taken effect in […]
B.C., First Nations advance long-term water planning for Nicola watershed
Water Canada The Province of British Columbia and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands (the Nicola 5 First Nations) are taking the next step to […]
Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: study maps overlooked species
The Conversation – Africa Africa’s tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally recognised for its astounding biodiversity. Beneath […]
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), […]