Compare and contrast: The Nation’s Chief Engineers Turn to Nature to Improve Flood Protection
Scientific American Plenty of people were skeptical in 2010 when the Corps rolled out an Engineering with Nature (EWN) initiative, saying it now aspired to work with nature rather than […]
Compare and contrast: See How Drought Whiplash Led to California Wildfires
Scientific American The devastating fires in California early this year came after a particularly unfortunate weather pattern an exceptionally wet period of about 18 months, followed by an exceptionally dry […]
A pulp mill shutters, a creek comes back to life
The Narwhal Locals in Terrace Bay, Ont., often recount a story: a family back from vacationing in the Rockies mistook a steamy creek for a sulphurous hot spring like the […]
Compare and contrast: NASA uses advanced radar to track groundwater in California
Phys.org Where California’s towering Sierra Nevada surrenders to the sprawling San Joaquin Valley, a high-stakes detective story is unfolding. The culprit isn’t a person but a process: the mysterious journey […]
Compare and contrast: Not just trees: Most of the carbon sequestered on land is stored in soil and water, study finds
Phys.org The lack of data on carbon accumulation in soils, bodies of water and wetlands has led current dynamic global vegetation models to greatly overestimate the role of forests in […]
Compare and contrast: River water temperatures swing from hot to cold: National study uncovers fluctuations across the US
Phys.org Scientists have unveiled rapid fluctuations in river water temperature across the United States (US) with rivers controlled by dams showing more frequent and volatile thermal changes. Their research was […]
Compare and contrast: Q&A: Earth scientist discusses the shrinking waters of the Colorado River
Phys.org The Colorado River is divided up in multiple ways to supply water for people, land irrigation, industries, cities and ecosystems. It’s a vital but limited resource for many, and […]
Water levels on Ottawa River increasing, but no indicators of concern at this time
CTV News “While there are no indicators of concern at this time, it is important to remember that spring water levels depend on several factors including the timing and amount […]
Changing water supply in Canada’s north: Navigating the water shortage in the Northwest Territories
Water Canada When most people think of the Northwest Territories (NWT), they think of a land with bodies of water scattered throughout a vast, primarily open landscape. It’s what many […]
Compare and contrast: Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
The Conversation – United States Just over half the world’s population shares a river or lake basin with at least one other country. To sustainably manage those water resources for […]