New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
Water Canada A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs. Co-ordinated and led by members of […]
UCalgary’s new flow facility advances pipeline leak detection research
Water Canada Water pipeline leaks were a big issue in Calgary this past summer, plunging the entire city into two extended periods of water-use restrictions after a mainline suffered a […]
Compare and contrast: Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
Science Daily The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a pace that closely follows changes in solar energy. As sunlight increases through the day, the system ramps up its […]
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 […]