AI approach to drought zoning
Science Daily A recent study by the University of Ottawa and Laval University shows that climate change may cause many areas in Canada to experience significant droughts by the end […]
City of Vancouver secures data monitoring software for sewer and drainage systems
Water Canada The City of Vancouver has awarded a three-year contract for real-time data monitoring software to infinitii ai inc., following a competitive bid process. This contract will enhance the […]
Compare and contrast: Scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water
Science Daily The liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind. Click here to read the story.
Our tires shed toxins that kill fish. Here’s a partial fix
National Observer Scientists at the University of British Columbia are experimenting with ways to keep chemicals shed by vehicle tires from entering waterways and causing widespread coho salmon deaths. […]
Carbon capture? A river runs through it
National Observer Halfyard, who has spent most of his career helping to find science-based solutions to the challenges facing recreational fisheries that produce salmon, striped bass, and trout with respect […]
Compare and contrast: Effective new catalyst brings hope for cleaner energy, wastewater treatment, and green chemistry
Science Daily A catalyst that significantly enhances ammonia conversion could improve wastewater treatment, green chemical and hydrogen production. Click here to read the story.
Compare and contrast: New device for on-the-spot water testing
Science Daily Researchers at University of Galway have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria. Ireland […]
CWN launches ambitious strategic plan to tackle water challenges
Water Canada The Canadian Water Network (CWN) has unveiled its new strategic plan for 2024 to 2029, aiming to foster cross-sector collaboration in addressing the critical water challenges affecting communities, […]
Will we ever be able to drink water from the moon? This Waterloo company thinks so
CBC A Waterloo, Ont., water purifying company is inventing a way to extract and purify water on the moon. The Canadian Space Agency has chosen WaterPuris as one of the […]
Compare and contrast: Plant-inspired polymers for water purification
Science Daily Researchers have synthesized a bio-inspired polymer for water purification. The polymer was designed to mimic phytochelatin, a plant protein that selectively captures and neutralizes harmful heavy metal ions. […]
