Emerging pollutants are aggravating water crisis in developing countries, dossier says
EurekAlert! As the population grows and urbanization and agro-industrial activity increase, the demand for freshwater is expected to rise by 55% by 2050. Experts project that this increase in demand […]
State of emergency ends in Puvirnituq, Que., as water flows again
CBC A state of emergency declared in Puvirnituq, Que., three weeks ago amid a severe water shortage is now over, officials in Nunavik say. But the chair of the Kativik […]
Major River Restoration Project Commences in Northumberland
AZoCleantech One of the largest river restoration projects in the UK has commenced in the Breamish Valley, Northumberland. Led by the LIFE WADER nature-recovery project in partnership with the Environment […]
Diverse wildfire impacts on river flows across the globe
Nature Forest fires can significantly impact the hydrological regime of river basins, affecting short-term flood propensity and long-term water resource availability until vegetation is reestablished. While basin-level studies have extensively […]
Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa
The Conversation – Africa Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated […]
Central Asian states are sharing water resources
Eurasianet Central Asian states are demonstrating an increasing willingness to cooperate in managing water resources. Under the agreement, which runs from June through the end of August, Kazakhstan is allotted […]
Crews clean up 2,000-gallon fuel spill in Baltimore’s harbor
The Canadian Press Crews were working Thursday to contain and clean up a 2,000-gallon (7,570-liter) diesel fuel spill in Baltimore’s harbor, according to state and city officials. Click here […]
Earth’s mantle gases found seeping into groundwater far from volcanic zones
Phys.org Scientists have uncovered new evidence to suggest that Earth is leaking gases from deep inside its mantle even in regions without any volcanic activity. Led by researchers at The […]
World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis
UN News Between 19 and 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems annually, and without urgent action, this figure is expected to rise by 50 per cent […]
Study helps pinpoint areas where microplastics will accumulate
EurekAlert! The accumulation of microplastics in the environment, and within our bodies, is an increasingly worrisome issue. But predicting where these ubiquitous particles will accumulate, and therefore where remediation efforts […]