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: Midwest States Struggle to Fund Dam Safety Projects, Even as Federal Aid Hits Historic Highs
Inside Climate News Many dams in the Midwest do not meet grant eligibility requirements, leaving safety officials and residents worried about how they’ll prevent future collapses as flood risks increase. […]
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.
Compare and contrast: Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Science Daily Researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of ‘river avulsion,’ offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course. […]
Compare and contrast: New Study Suggests Major Climate Reports May Be Underestimating Drought Risks
Inside Climate News North America and Southern Africa, in particular, may endure longer dry spells than water managers expect, but research shows rising emissions magnifying both wet and dry extremes. […]
Compare and contrast: Q&A: Near Lake Superior, a Tribe Fights to Remove a Pipeline From the Wetlands It Depends On
Inside Climate News Dubbed the “Everglades of the North,” the region boasts thousands of acres of marshes and wild rice beds, thriving populations of sturgeon and rare mammals such as […]
Compare and contrast: Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam
The Canadian Press The flooding has worsened the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria, where armed violence especially in the troubled northern region has already displaced millions. West Africa has experienced some […]
Compare and contrast: Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
The Canadian Press Several Central European nations have been hit by severe flooding, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania as a result of a low pressure system that […]
Compare and contrast: Why Have Record-Breaking Rains Drenched the Carolinas and Europe?
Scientific American Both Central Europe and eastern North Carolina have seen torrential downpours and devastating flooding in recent days – with 18 inches in certain locations of each region. […]
Compare and contrast: South Africa’s Gauteng province launches water data hub – residents can now keep track of shortages and repair issues
The Conversation – Africa Caroline Southey from The Conversation Africa put questions to Craig Sheridan, the director of the Centre in Water Research and Development at the University of the […]
