Complete pollutant removal in minutes: Cobalt-tuned ferroelectrics offer rapid water cleanup
EurekAlert! Many conventional methods for cleaning polluted water rely on chemical reactions analogous to the action of bleach, but these approaches often face efficiency and sustainability challenges. Inspired by the […]
Canada funds $9.3 million in freshwater solutions
Water Canada Water sustains life; it is a vital resource for people, nature and our economy. The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister responsible for […]
Could a virus be our weapon against harmful blue-green algae?
Cottage Life A green, goopy algal bloom can bring summer fun at the cottage to a halt. Formed by an overgrowth of microbes called cyanobacteria, algal blooms are not just […]
Manitoba farm group named finalist for national water innovation award
The Western Producer A Manitoba-based, farmer-led group is gaining national recognition for its innovative approach to water management. The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association has been named a finalist for […]
Time machine in drones? – Photorealistic depiction of the Great Hungarian Plain before water regulations
EurekAlert! Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University are generating realistic drone footage of landscapes from even hundreds of years ago with the help of artificial intelligence. Click here to read […]
Thirsty future: Australia’s green hydrogen targets could require vastly more water than the government hopes
The Conversation – Africa Green hydrogen is touted by some as the future – a way for Australia to slowly replace its reliance on fossil fuel exports. The energy-dense gas […]
A new wave of Quebec water-tech entrepreneurs joins AquaEntrepreneur
Water Canada As Canada faces a water crisis marked by increasing scarcity, the devastating effects of climate change and cross-border pressures, a bold response is required. On July 8th, AquaAction […]
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. […]
Revolutionizing PFAS wastewater treatment technology
Water Canada WSP has developed a uniquely effective solution for rapid, on-site elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) along with other persistent water contaminants: an electro-oxidation wastewater treatment system […]
A water-saving tool in drought-hit Chile: human hair
Reuters Small mats of human hair line the base of plants, helping lock in moisture for crops in orchards around Chile that have been struggling with drought for years. The […]