Compare and contrast: The world’s rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says
The Canadian Press The U.N. weather agency is reporting that 2023 was the driest year in more than three decades for the world’s rivers, as the record-hot year underpinned a […]
Compare and contrast: Flash floods and landslides hit parts of Bosnia, killing at least 16
The Guardian Huge volumes of rain fell in the area around Jablanica and nearby Konjic, causing sudden flooding that inundated people’s homes as they were sleeping. Click here to […]
Compare and contrast: Drought shrinks river that feeds the Amazon to lowest level ever recorded
CBC One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil’s geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon […]
Compare and contrast: How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater
The Guardian Sea levels along the US coastline could rise as much as 12in from 2020 to 2050 due to climate crisis, scientists warn. Click here to read the […]
UCalgary addresses big water challenges through global collaborations
Water Canada This summer, Albertans were reminded of the importance of water security when drought and water shortages led to increased concern around water usage. These concerns underscore a broader […]
Compare and contrast: Federal Spending for Flood Adaptations
Congressional Budget Office New “Federal Spending for Flood Adaptations” report. Highlights: 1) Last 10 yrs, US flood damage averaged $46 B/yr rising 25-33% by 2050. 2) Households and the feds […]
Compare and contrast: Hurricane Helene leaves thousands without clean water in its wake
The Guardian Boiling water advisories and water conservation orders are in place in counties in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. More than 160 boil water advisories were in effect in […]
Compare and contrast: Hurricane Helene Lays Bare the Growing Threat of Inland Flooding
Inside Climate News Climate change is causing more severe tropical storms, which can inundate communities hundreds of miles from the coast. Click here to read the story. Click the […]
Compare and contrast: Floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Vienna might have found an answer
The Guardian The reason the city escaped the worst of the floods is because of human engineering and political foresight dating back to the 1960s, which emerged in response to […]
Compare and contrast: EPA’s drinking water limits for PFAS are under threat – and that’s nothing new
The Guardian Utilities have successfully helped kill, delay or weaken virtually all proposed limits on toxic substances like lead, the rocket fuel perchlorate, and carcinogenic disinfectants. Click here to […]
