Compare and contrast: ‘It is devastating’: unprecedented floods in US strain small businesses
The Guardian As the climate crisis causes heavier and more frequent floods across the US, one in four small businesses are one disaster away from shutting down. Click here […]
Compare and contrast: Microbes found to destroy certain ‘forever chemicals’
Science Daily An environmental engineering team has discovered that specific bacterial species can cleave the strong fluorine-to-carbon bond certain kinds of ‘forever chemical’ water pollutants, offering promise for low-cost treatments […]
Compare and contrast: Smart soil can water and feed itself
Science Daily A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of […]
Compare and contrast: Paris mayor swims in Seine as river is cleaned up just in time for Olympics
The Guardian Anne Hidalgo fulfils pledge after cleanup operation makes water quality safe enough to host events at Games. Click here to read the story.
Compare and contrast: Loss of oxygen in lakes and oceans a major threat to ecosystems, society, and planet
Science Daily Oxygen is a fundamental requirement of life, and the loss of oxygen in water, referred to as aquatic deoxygenation, is a threat to life at all levels. In […]
Compare and contrast: Residents of Illinois town evacuate as officials warn of ‘imminent’ dam failure
The Guardian Nashville, a small city in Illinois with a population of nearly 3,000 people, and surrounding areas have been hit with severe storms which have caused flooding, overwhelming the […]
Compare and contrast: The Race to Save Glacial Ice Records Before They Melt Away
Yale Environment 360 As glaciers melt around the globe, scientists are racing to retrieve ice cores that contain key historical records of temperature and climate that are preserved in the […]
Compare and contrast: Every water firm in England and Wales under investigation over sewage spills
The Guardian The water regulator is taking action against four more water companies, including Severn Trent and United Utilities, meaning every wastewater company in England and Wales is under investigation […]
Compare and contrast: New solutions to keep drinking water safe as pesticide use skyrockets worldwide
Science Daily Water scientists have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems. Click here to […]
Compare and contrast: Scientists call for ‘major initiative’ to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
Science Daily A group of scientists has released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering — an emerging field studying whether technology could halt the melting of glaciers and ice sheets […]
