Compare and contrast: Brazil’s hydropower faces risk from drying river basins
Reuters Soil moisture in Brazil’s main river basins used for hydropower generation has fallen to nearly two-decade lows threatening a prolonged impact from a serious drought even after rains return. […]
Nipissing First Nation constructs wetland to enhance environmental resilience
Water Canada A new wetland project in Nipissing First Nation will help convert nutrient-rich wastewater into safe, non-potable water to support vital plant species, thanks to a $90,000 investment from […]
New stormwater infrastructure is needed for Canadian cities to handle increased urban flooding
The Conversation – Canada Urban flooding is increasingly concerning in Canada, where water drainage systems are at risk of being overwhelmed. Natural watersheds have been greatly altered by construction disturbing […]
Calgary’s water use drops, residents able to collect rainwater
CTV News Some overnight rain in Calgary brought relief to residents worried about their gardens and lawns as well as city officials concerned about the strain on the city’s water […]
What will filling the Site C reservoir do to NWT water levels?
Cabin Radio A hydrologist with the territorial government, said water levels on Great Slave Lake have dropped by more than 120 cm due to climate-driven drought over the past two […]
Compare and contrast: The solar pump revolution could bring water to millions of Africans but it must be sustainable and fair
The Guardian Solar power could enable 400 million Africans without water to tap into groundwater aquifers. However, we must ensure smaller projects do not lose out in the rush for […]
Calgary daily water use remains higher than sustainable levels
CBC Demand has remained at or above 500 million litres per day since Labour Day, despite daily pleas from city officials to cut levels by an additional 20 to 25 […]
Federal government and the Northwest Territories renew $94M investment in infrastructure
Water Canada The federal government and the Northwest Territories have announced the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), ensuring sustained investment in critical infrastructure, including water and wastewater services. […]
Provincial funding to improve Fort McKay’s water infrastructure
Water Canada The community of Fort McKay is set to receive a significant boost to its water supply infrastructure with a $10 million grant from the Government of Alberta’s Drought […]
Compare and contrast: India’s new mega-dam will roil lives downstream with wild swings in water flow every day
The Conversation – United States Oner of India’s largest hydropower dams is nearing completion. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is linked to several concerns for downstream communities, including flood and […]