Calgarian organizes ‘awesome’ gift package for San Diego water officials
Global News There’s a new effort to bring a bit of well-deserved recognition to some people who have made a big difference after the major water main break in Calgary. […]
Compare and contrast: Thames Water placed in special measures due to significant issues
The Guardian Ofwat says UK’s biggest water company will come under extra scrutiny as it faces prospect of restructuring or temporary renationalisation. Click here to read the story.
Prep work underway for St. Mary Canal Siphon repair
CTV News On June 17, the St. Mary Canal Siphon north of Babb, Mont., suffered a catastrophic failure. The more-than-100-year siphon failed due to age. Prep work is underway to […]
Compare and contrast: Peering Inside the Pandora’s Box of Oil and Gas Waste
Inside Climate News A new book investigates what happens to the mountains of waste generated by the American oil and gas industry. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Rise in sewage pollution from Thames Water’s ageing treatment works
The Guardian Sewage pollution from ageing Thames Water treatment works that have not been upgraded increased last year, causing the company to again fail to meet its legal targets, according […]
Compare and contrast: Devastation as world’s biggest wetland burns: ‘those that cannot run don’t stand a chance’
The Guardian The Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, is on fire. Huge stretches of land resemble the aftermath of a battle, […]
Compare and contrast: The UK’s rivers are riddled with sewage pollution – new wetlands could help clean them up
BBC News As effluent from sewage works and agricultural pollution flow freely into rivers, researchers and local citizens are urgently seeking to clean up the UK’s waterways. New wildlife-rich wetlands […]