US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
The Guardian British Columbia’s energy ministry said officials south of the border were “conducting a broad review” of the Columbia River Treaty, the 61-year-old pact that governs transnational flood control, […]
Compare and contrast: Flood and drought risk increasing in cities – study
BBC News The world’s 100 most populated cities are becoming increasingly exposed to flooding and drought, according to new research. The research found that 17% of the cities studied were […]
Compare and contrast: What is climate whiplash? New report reveals dangers of flooding and drought in European cities
EuroNews Green Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water. A new report has revealed how the 100 […]
Compare and contrast: Study shows rain-soaking atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent
The Associated Press Scientists have long predicted that as climate change from the burning of coal, oil and gas makes the air warmer, it holds more moisture, which means bigger, […]
Canada invests over $1M to protect and restore Lake Simcoe
Water Canada Protecting fresh water means securing a cleaner, sustainable future for all. Lake Simcoe is a vital body of water key to life in southern Ontario – supporting recreation, […]
B.C. says U.S. has paused Columbia River Treaty talks as trade tensions grow
CTV News British Columbia’s Energy Ministry says the United States has paused negotiations with Canada on the wide-reaching Columbia River Treaty that regulates everything from flood control and power generation […]
Compare and contrast: Forget tariffs, Trump may be targeting the Great Lakes and Canada’s freshwater next
Financial Post With parts of the U.S. facing chronic drought, the president has reportedly threatened to tear up joint agreements regulating the natural wonders. Click here to read the […]
Compare and contrast: Weatherwatch: Year’s worth of rain falls in Argentinian city in eight hours
The Guardian The heatwave primed the atmosphere for heavy rainfall by creating high instability and raising humidity levels. Then on Friday, as a cold front swept across the region, this […]
Flood watch cancelled for Grand River, but water levels remain high
CBC The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has terminated a flood watch for the Grand River watershed, but warns water levels are higher than normal. The GRCA says that […]
Compare and contrast: Measurements collected with underwater gliders help researchers understand deep water circulation in Gulf of Mexico
Phys.org Scientists are still trying to understand the exact dynamics and circulation pathways that determine how dense, cold water from deep in the Gulf of Mexico gets circulated within the […]