Compare and contrast: ‘The land is becoming desert’: drought pushes Sicily’s farming heritage to the brink
The Guardian While tourists flock to the Italian island in greater numbers, a water crisis is intensifying for its rural population. Click here to read the story. Click the […]
Compare and contrast: Computer simulations suggest more than half of people on Earth have limited access to safe drinking water
Phys.org In 2020, organizations around the world estimated that approximately 2 billion people globally lacked access to safe drinking water. In this new study, the researchers found evidence that the […]
Compare and contrast: Air and rain samples in Detroit show high levels of TFA ‘forever chemical’
The Guardian Rain and air samples collected in metro Detroit that researchers checked for toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” showed the highest levels of TFA, an alarming finding because the compound […]
Compare and contrast: Fracking frenzy in India: A water crisis in the making?
Science Daily India’s plans to scale up fracking operations without robust regulations could spell disaster for the country’s finely balanced water security, according to research from the University of Surrey. […]
Compare and contrast: As Baltimore’s Sewer System Buckles Under Extreme Weather, City Refuses to Help Residents With Cleanup Efforts
Inside Climate News A sewage cleanup program meant to assist Baltimore residents with backups in their homes has been in limbo for more than a year because of a deadlock […]
Compare and contrast: Faced With Heavier Rains, Cities Scramble to Control Polluted Runoff
Yale Environment 360 To manage contaminated stormwater, Philadelphia went all in on “green” infrastructure, like rain gardens and permeable pavement. But an increase in extreme rain events is spurring other […]
Compare and contrast: As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
The Canadian Press The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of […]
Compare and contrast: Major incident in West Midlands after sodium cyanide spill into Walsall canal
The Guardian The risk is to people and pets who have direct contact with the canal water. According to the UK Health Security Agency sodium cyanide can cause headache, nausea, […]
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.
Compare and contrast: Activists warn of ‘extreme anger’ if ministers fail to reform water regulator
The Guardian Campaigners say the watchdog, Ofwat, has been too lax on the water companies and prioritised low bills over spending on improving sewer systems. Click here to read […]
