MIT scientists develop window-sized water harvester that produces clean drinking water
Groundwater MIT scientists have developed a machine able to extract clean drinking water from the air. The technology has the potential to impact millions of lives. The window-sized water harvester […]
AI boom means regulator cannot predict future water shortages in England
The Guardian The artificial intelligence boom means the Environment Agency has no idea how much water England will be short of in future decades, as datacentres do not have to […]
Saskatchewan increases inspection stations
Water Canada Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such as boating and fishing. AIS refers to plants, fish, invertebrates, and diseases that are not natural […]
Scientists reveal the hidden trigger behind massive floods
Science Daily Atmospheric rivers are responsible for most flooding on the West Coast of the U.S., but also bring much needed moisture to the region. The size of these storms […]
‘Forever chemicals’ detected in 65% of sampled private wells in Pennsylvania
Phys.org In Pennsylvania, 3.5 million people are served by private well systems, according to Penn State Extension. To better understand potential contamination of the groundwater feeding these systems, a team […]
Mactaquac Dam upgrade gets environmental go-ahead
CBC New Brunswick’s largest hydroelectric dam is one step closer to a multibillion-dollar refurbishment to extend its lifespan. The province has given N.B. Power the green light to proceed with […]
Saskatchewan First Nation taking government to court, claiming failure to protect river delta
Groundwater The Cumberland House Cree Nation in northeastern Saskatchewan is taking the province to court, alleging it has failed to uphold treaty obligations to protect the Saskatchewan River system. The […]
Watershed group hopes ‘fast-tracking’ won’t let Sisson mine off the hook for environmental protections
CBC An environmental protection group in New Brunswick is hoping piqued interest in critical mineral projects will lead to higher, not lower, standards for developments such as the proposed Sisson […]
Glacier-fed lakes produce lower methane fluxes than non-glacier-fed lakes on the Tibetan Plateau
Nature Glacial lakes in high-altitude regions influence both water systems and greenhouse gas emissions, yet the effects of different hydrological recharge mechanisms on methane release and microbial ecosystems remain poorly […]
Domino effect: smarter water use cuts wastewater emissions at the source
EurekAlert! What if reducing greenhouse gas emissions wasn’t just about upgrading industrial facilities, but about how we use water at home and in cities? A new study has uncovered a […]