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News tag: Environment

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How small watersheds across the West Kootenay region of the Columbia Basin are responding to climate change and what that means for local water security is now being tracked.

Castanet A new Watershed Bulletin published by Living Lakes Canada shares new findings, using the data from a network of 118 monitoring sites, known as the Columbia Basin Water Monitoring […]

Protecting aquatic ecosystems by better understanding toxicity risk

EurekAlert! Australian scientists have pioneered a new method to assess the long-term risks posed by toxicants such as insecticides in rivers and the ocean. The Temporal Response Surface (TRS) method […]

Arizonans Support Dedicated Funding for Water Resilience and Conservation Projects and Want Colorado River Basin States to Develop Collaborative Solutions for Water Shortages

PR Newswire As Colorado River Basin states negotiate future water allocations, Arizonans overwhelmingly believe that real solutions to Colorado River water shortages are possible through collaborative agreements between states, rather […]

The Government of Canada invests in flood mapping and adaptation projects

Water Canada On June 18, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $6.8 million in 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program […]

After the smoke clears, a wildfire’s legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk

The Conversation – United States Picture a wildfire raging across a forested mountainside. The smoke billows and the flames rise. An aircraft drops vibrant red flame retardant. It’s a dramatic, […]

Ancient records paint a bleak forecast for groundwater in the U.S. Southwest

Groundwater Scientists say modern records don’t give an ideal indication of the effect of climate change because large amounts of groundwater have been pumped out by humans. Instead, they are […]

Colorado River water market could help fish and farmers alike

EurekAlert! A market-based approach to managing water in the Colorado River basin could provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities, and industry amid ongoing drought and excess demand. The right […]

Flash floods in the Alps: How climate change is supercharging summer storms

Science Daily Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate warms. In a new study, scientists from the […]

Study finds hidden effects of wildfires on water systems

EurekAlert! Wildfires profoundly influence the unseen microbial world within our waters, directly impacting water quality and ecosystem health, according to a new study presented at ASM Microbe 2025, the annual […]

Resident raises health concerns about Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan

CBC Cenovus Energy Inc. is facing questions over a well leak at a thermal facility in western Saskatchewan, where an area resident says some are concerned about their health. Mylan […]

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