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News tag: Environment

Environment news

Wetland restoration to increase water access and enhance biodiversity on ʔaq̓am lands

Water Canada The ʔaq̓am wetland project’s goal is to restore the waterbodies to what is understood to be their precontact state, strengthening protection of the environment and supporting healthy and […]

Greater Moncton rises to the challenge with modernized wastewater treatment facility

Water Canada Growing communities have growing needs, and Greater Moncton, New Brunswick was no exception. The region, one of the fastest growing in Canada, was faced with a population explosion […]

Compare and contrast: ‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries

The Guardian The finding is startling because mineral water should be pristine and insulated from manmade chemicals. The contamination is thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing […]

10 years after B.C.’s worst mining waste disaster, company faces charges

The Narwhal Imperial Metals, owner of the Mount Polley mine, has been charged on 15 counts under the federal Fisheries Act. The charges come more than 10 years after a […]

Rosthern wins award for having the ‘best water in Saskatchewan’

Sask Today When asked what distinguishes the municipality’s water from other communities, Green said Rosthern’s water is drawn from a series of wells linked to spring outfalls and naturally filtered […]

BlueTriton’s exit from Ontario shows the effectiveness of bottled water opposition movements

The Conversation – Canada The exit from Ontario by BlueTriton a private equity consortium that purchased Nestl ‘s North American bottled water business in 2021 is a clear victory for […]

Compare and contrast: Flood disasters associated with preterm births and low birth weights

Science Daily A new analysis of more than 3,000 studies from around the world reveals that globally, flooding increases preterm births by about 3%. Children who were in utero during […]

Compare and contrast: What’s lowering Detroit River water levels?

CTV News “We’re 23 centimetres less than we were this time last year,” he explained. “We’re still eight centimetres above the mean average for the Great Lakes, so Lake St. […]

Compare and contrast: The past, present and future of a changing Lake Ontario

The Narwhal In July 2020, Lake Ontario’s average surface water temperature was the warmest ever recorded. Since 1995, Lake Ontario has warmed on average over two degrees Celsius, which is […]

Compare and contrast: The Global Threat of Drying Lands: Regional and global aridity trends and future projections

UN CCD New UN report “The Global Threat of Drying Lands: Regional and global aridity trends and future projections” released. Some highlights: + 77.6% of Earth’s land experienced drier conditions […]

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