Could a virus be our weapon against harmful blue-green algae?
Cottage Life A green, goopy algal bloom can bring summer fun at the cottage to a halt. Formed by an overgrowth of microbes called cyanobacteria, algal blooms are not just […]
Earth was born with water no delivery needed
Phys.org New research is challenging long-held theories about the origin of Earth’s water, suggesting it may have formed locally during the planet’s early development rather than arriving later via comets […]
Hard talk at Whitehorse dam hearing, with concerns about environment front and centre
CBC Environmental concerns and Indigenous perspectives were front and centre at a recent Yukon Water Board hearing, as First Nations, community groups, and residents shared feedback on Yukon Energy’s proposal […]
Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods – lack of funding plays a big role
The Conversation – Africa The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood […]
The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly
Phys.org Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods claimed at least 130 lives, with over 96 fatalities in […]
What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood
The Conversation – Canada On July 4, a horrific flash flood occurred in central Texas, mainly impacting Kerr County. The heavy rain started at about 3 a.m., resulting in rainwater […]
Lebanon’s worst drought on record drains largest reservoir
Reuters Water levels at Lebanon’s largest reservoir on the Litani River have fallen to historic lows amid what experts describe as the country’s worst drought on record, threatening agriculture, electricity […]
Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops
The Guardian Four areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west. Continuing hot and dry weather was a hazard […]
Increasing natural flood and drought protections in Alberta
Water Canada Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The new funding includes $3.5 million for 20 new projects […]
Humans Are Wiping Out Water Bodies That Life Depends On, New Report Says
Inside Climate News The report, released Tuesday by the secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, says that since 1970 more than one-fifth of wetlands have been lost, meaning they have […]