Compare and contrast: The trajectory of wetland change in China between 1980 and 2020: Hidden loss and restoration effects
EurekAlert! There was a substantial wetland shrinkage in area before 2015, with a small rebound between 2015 and 2020. Although this area value looks like small, we must see the […]
City of Calgary confirms ‘unintentional’ wastewater leak into Bow River
Global News An investigation is underway after city officials confirmed an “unintentional” wastewater leak into the Bow River in southeast Calgary. Test results – which came back Friday – showed […]
Locals concerned for future of critical wetland and wildlife habitat
Strathmore Times The wetland in question, ST19, it has been identified as an environmentally significant wetland because of its high species diversity. Click here to read the story.
Compare and contrast: Why is Pakistan’s new canal project sparking water shortage fears?
Al Jazeera A network of six canals will be built across the country to irrigate millions of acres of barren lands as part of the $3.3bn (945 billion rupees) project […]
Compare and contrast: South Carolina could lose 1 million acres of wetlands as federal protections vanish, report says
Phys.org As flood threats rise, wetlands across South Carolina could play an important role in fending off high water before it soaks homes, businesses, roads and other property that people […]
Compare and contrast: Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods
EuroNews Green Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain’s environment and ecological transition ministry the highest level in a decade. Click here […]
Compare and contrast: Adelaide Hills water crisis: a local problem is a global wake-up call
The Conversation – Australia The Adelaide Hills are experiencing severe water shortages. The root cause? A prolonged dry period and not enough water tankers to meet unprecedented demand from people […]
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Port Coquitlam as atmospheric river moved in
Global News Ongoing heavy rain in Metro Vancouver triggered a landslide in Port Coquitlam on Sunday. Click here to read the story.
Yukon’s Eagle Gold mine releasing treated water, coinciding with grayling migration
CBC The Yukon Water Board has signed off on an emergency amendment that allows Eagle Gold mine to discharge treated water with less restrictive environmental standards. Click here to […]
Compare and contrast: The future of wetlands: Predicting ecological shifts in the Middle Yangtze River Basin
Phys.org Wetlands in the Middle Yangtze River Basin (MYRB) are facing significant ecological challenges due to climate change and human activities. A recent study investigated the spatiotemporal changes in wetland […]