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. […]
Compare and contrast: As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
The Texas Tribune The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels […]
Hydroelectric clean power project brings sweet sounds of silence to high Arctic
National Observer Since October 2023, Inukjuak has halved its reliance on fossil fuels and aims to eliminate their use for heating and electricity in residential buildings by October 2024. The […]
Compare and contrast: German government signs off on hydrogen import strategy
Reuters Hydrogen, provided it is green, so produced in an electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, can help the transition to a lower carbon economy. Click here to read […]
