Compare and contrast: Wastewater bacteria can breakdown plastic for food
Science Daily Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for […]
Enwave expands Deep Lake Water Cooling System with Toronto Water, recognized by the UN
Water Canada Enwave Energy Corporation has commissioned the expansion of its Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) System, adding a fourth intake to the sustainable energy system. The expansion, in partnership […]
Here’s how to remove some persistent pollutants from your drinking water at home
The Conversation – Canada The most effective way to treat drinking water is to modernize treatment plants to eliminate PFAS, thereby guaranteeing safe drinking water for everyone, whatever their socio-economic […]
Compare and contrast: Untapped potential: Study shows how water systems can help accelerate renewable energy adoption
Science Daily As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more challenging. A new analysis shows how water systems, […]
Wildfire suppression in rural BC fuelled by proactive water mapping
Water Canada Easy access to local knowledge of water sources is a critical asset for firefighting crews, especially those arriving from outside the region or country. By compiling, digitizing and […]
Compare and contrast: Watch water form out of thin air
Science Daily Palladium, a rare metallic element, can rapidly generate water from hydrogen and oxygen. Researchers witnessed this process at the nanoscale for the first time with an electron microscope. […]
Compare and contrast: AI Is Everywhere Now – and It’s Sucking Up a Lot of Water
Inside Climate News Artificial intelligence has become a part of everyday life, but there’s little regulation thus far of its deployment and use. Currently, there’s no law on the books […]
The Future of Home Heating? It’s in the Dishwater
The Tyee Every time someone takes a shower, washes the dishes, runs the laundry or flushes the toilet in Vancouver’s Olympic Village, something special happens. The heat from the raw […]
Compare and contrast: New tool to help decision-makers navigate possible futures of the Colorado River
Science Daily The Colorado River is a vital source of water in the Western United States, providing drinking water for homes and irrigation for farms in seven states, but the […]
Compare and contrast: ‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
The Guardian The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy. Click here to read the story.