AI boom means regulator cannot predict future water shortages in England
The Guardian The artificial intelligence boom means the Environment Agency has no idea how much water England will be short of in future decades, as datacentres do not have to […]
Scientists reveal the hidden trigger behind massive floods
Science Daily Atmospheric rivers are responsible for most flooding on the West Coast of the U.S., but also bring much needed moisture to the region. The size of these storms […]
‘Forever chemicals’ detected in 65% of sampled private wells in Pennsylvania
Phys.org In Pennsylvania, 3.5 million people are served by private well systems, according to Penn State Extension. To better understand potential contamination of the groundwater feeding these systems, a team […]
Glacier-fed lakes produce lower methane fluxes than non-glacier-fed lakes on the Tibetan Plateau
Nature Glacial lakes in high-altitude regions influence both water systems and greenhouse gas emissions, yet the effects of different hydrological recharge mechanisms on methane release and microbial ecosystems remain poorly […]
In the Arizona desert, a farm raising fish raises questions about water use
The Associated Press In the desert of landlocked Arizona, where the Colorado River crisis has put water use under a microscope, Mainstream Aquaculture has a fish farm where it’s growing […]
Rivers are exhaling ancient carbon and climate math just changed
Science Daily A new study has revealed for the first time that ancient carbon, stored in landscapes for thousands of years or more, can find its way back to the […]
Drought fears in Europe amid reports May was world’s second hottest ever
The Guardian It has been an exceptionally dry spring in north-western Europe and the second warmest May ever globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Countries across Europe, […]
The river that came back to life: a journey down the reborn Klamath
The Guardian Less than a year after four dams were removed from the river, life has blossomed along its banks, presenting new challenges and joys of recovery. Click here […]
EIB launches 15 billion drive to combat Europe’s water crisis
Smart Water Magazine The European Investment Bank (EIB) will allocate 15 billion ($17 billion) over the next three years to projects aimed at reducing water pollution, preventing water waste, and […]
Drinking water reservoir construction to begin
BBC News A 12-month project to construct a new 2.9m drinking water reservoir for the north of the Isle of Man is set to get underway. The service reservoir has […]