Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth’s poles, study finds
Phys.org Over the past two centuries, humans have locked up enough water in dams to shift Earth’s poles slightly away from the planet’s axis of rotation, according to recent research. […]
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
The Conversation – Africa In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a flash flood swept through an area of Hill Country dotted with summer camps and small towns about […]
Scientists warn of urgent need to tackle changes impacting river deltas
National Observer Every morning, families of the Pikangikum First Nation wake up to a water crisis that has become routine. Most homes have no running water. Families start the day […]
Water mapping helps rural B.C. communities prepare for wildfire response
Water Canada As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance of fire emergencies. […]
Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers
The Conversation – Africa Every spring, melting snow and heavy rainfall brings a higher risk of flooding and riverbank erosion to parts of Canada. Bank erosion is responsible for a […]
Low water hampers Rhine river shipping in Germany despite rain
Reuters Low water levels after a drought and heatwave are stopping cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany despite rain this week, commodity traders said […]
Higher-than-recommended levels of lead remain in Yellowknife school’s drinking water
Groundwater Further testing has confirmed high levels of lead remain in the water at a local high school. It’s reported more work is to be done to learn the origin […]
Underwater lake heatwaves are on the rise, threatening aquatic life
The Conversation – Africa Lakes are essential to ecosystems, providing freshwater, supporting biodiversity and offering crucial habitat for fish and other aquatic species. But a recent study by my colleagues […]
‘We thought we’d got the numbers wrong’: how a pristine lake came to have the highest levels of ‘forever chemicals’ on record
The Guardian Holloman Lake was a haven for wildlife and seemed an ideal campsite. But strange foam around the shoreline turned out to be more than just an oddity – […]
Recent rain offers some hope for Prairie forages
The Western Producer It may have been spotty in parts, but forage producers across the Prairies received much-needed rainfall late last month to help ailing hay stands. How much good […]