Compare and contrast: Heavy rain triggers landslides and floods in northern Japan
The Guardian The deluges caused swollen rivers to overflow, flooding homes and leaving some people stranded in a region still recovering from the deadly 1 January earthquake. Click here […]
Kashwakamak Dam rebuild to bolster flood and drought protection
Water Canada The Kashwakamak dam is set for a major rebuild to mitigate the risks of failure and flooding, thanks to a nearly $6 million joint investment from the Mississippi […]
Compare and contrast: Midwest States Struggle to Fund Dam Safety Projects, Even as Federal Aid Hits Historic Highs
Inside Climate News Many dams in the Midwest do not meet grant eligibility requirements, leaving safety officials and residents worried about how they’ll prevent future collapses as flood risks increase. […]
Researchers using AI models say the North is susceptible to severe droughts in decades ahead
CBC Canada’s North could see some of the most severe drought conditions in the country over the coming decades, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence and historical […]
Compare and contrast: Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Science Daily Researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of ‘river avulsion,’ offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course. […]
Volunteers help Parks Canada with riparian restoration at Cascade Creek
CTV News It takes a lot of staff and volunteer hands to transplant well over 6,000 plants to date, along the banks of Cascade Creek that will stabilize the environment, […]
Compare and contrast: New Study Suggests Major Climate Reports May Be Underestimating Drought Risks
Inside Climate News North America and Southern Africa, in particular, may endure longer dry spells than water managers expect, but research shows rising emissions magnifying both wet and dry extremes. […]
Invasive species are reshaping aquatic ecosystems, one lake at a time
The Conversation – Canada In recent years, there have been numerous outbreaks of invasive species in Canadian lakes. Zebra mussels continue to spread in Québec and Manitoba. Chinese mystery snails […]
Compare and contrast: Q&A: Near Lake Superior, a Tribe Fights to Remove a Pipeline From the Wetlands It Depends On
Inside Climate News Dubbed the “Everglades of the North,” the region boasts thousands of acres of marshes and wild rice beds, thriving populations of sturgeon and rare mammals such as […]
Compare and contrast: Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam
The Canadian Press The flooding has worsened the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria, where armed violence especially in the troubled northern region has already displaced millions. West Africa has experienced some […]
