Compare and contrast: Researchers call on the European Commission to protect groundwater and subterranean life from pollution
EurekAlert! The lessons of the water cycle remind us of its perpetuity: rainwater infiltrates the soil, descends into aquifers, sustains rivers and lakes, and eventually reaches the sea, only to […]
Compare and contrast: Heavy rains deliver largest amounts of fertilizer-derived nitrogen pollution to the Gulf of Mexico, new study finds
EurekAlert! As opposed to a constant flow from sources above and below ground, periods of heavy rain and runoff deliver the greatest amounts of fertilizer-derived nitrogen through creeks, rivers, and […]
Wetland restoration to increase water access and enhance biodiversity on ʔaq̓am lands
Water Canada The ʔaq̓am wetland project’s goal is to restore the waterbodies to what is understood to be their precontact state, strengthening protection of the environment and supporting healthy and […]
Greater Moncton rises to the challenge with modernized wastewater treatment facility
Water Canada Growing communities have growing needs, and Greater Moncton, New Brunswick was no exception. The region, one of the fastest growing in Canada, was faced with a population explosion […]
Compare and contrast: ‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries
The Guardian The finding is startling because mineral water should be pristine and insulated from manmade chemicals. The contamination is thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing […]
10 years after B.C.’s worst mining waste disaster, company faces charges
The Narwhal Imperial Metals, owner of the Mount Polley mine, has been charged on 15 counts under the federal Fisheries Act. The charges come more than 10 years after a […]
Rosthern wins award for having the ‘best water in Saskatchewan’
Sask Today When asked what distinguishes the municipality’s water from other communities, Green said Rosthern’s water is drawn from a series of wells linked to spring outfalls and naturally filtered […]
BlueTriton’s exit from Ontario shows the effectiveness of bottled water opposition movements
The Conversation – Canada The exit from Ontario by BlueTriton a private equity consortium that purchased Nestl ‘s North American bottled water business in 2021 is a clear victory for […]
Compare and contrast: Flood disasters associated with preterm births and low birth weights
Science Daily A new analysis of more than 3,000 studies from around the world reveals that globally, flooding increases preterm births by about 3%. Children who were in utero during […]
Compare and contrast: What’s lowering Detroit River water levels?
CTV News “We’re 23 centimetres less than we were this time last year,” he explained. “We’re still eight centimetres above the mean average for the Great Lakes, so Lake St. […]
