Tracking every drop: new model uncovers irrigation impact on dryland lake ecosystems
Smart Water Magazine A recent study has introduced a novel data-driven model that distinguishes between human-induced and natural water consumption in croplands, providing valuable insights into the sustainability of arid […]
Enhance agricultural water management in the African Union
EurekAlert! Africa’s predominantly rainfed agricultural sector is highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and the impacts of climate change. Despite having significant irrigation potential, only a small fraction of Africa’s arable […]
1,800-year-old Roman Water Pipe Made from Hollow Tree Trunks Found Under a Street in Belgium
Global News Under the streets of a Belgian city center, an Imperial Roman drainage pipe section made from several hollowed-out tree trunks was recently discovered during excavation work. That the […]
The Tallest Dam in the World Begins Storing Water
Newsweek The Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station in China’s Sichuan province is set to become the tallest dam in the world. The project officially entered its final stage on May 1, when […]
Low river water levels spark questions over Lake Diefenbaker capacity
Global News Users of the South Saskatchewan River are sounding the alarm over dangerously low water levels. But questions now come to the surface as to Lake Diefenbaker’s capacity to […]
Irrigation season arrives for thirsty Alberta crops
The Western Producer When the water becomes available to producers, it influences when they’ll seed and therefore the productive potential of the crops they’re seeding. However, from the board’s perspective, […]
Southern Alberta irrigators get water allocation boost
The Western Producer The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) spans more than a half-million acres in southern Alberta between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. After several years of crippling drought, […]
In my community of Moose Factory, the clean water crisis never really ends
The Narwhal The federal government promised to end long-term water advisories on First Nations reserves – but many Indigenous communities cope with a constant cycle of temporary advisories, with no […]
Compare and contrast: Water companies’ pollution incidents in England increased by 30% in 2024
The Guardian Water companies have missed their targets to reduce pollution with 2,487 incidents recorded in 2024 – twice the limit set by the Environment Agency. Click here to […]
Compare and contrast: There’s a simple solution for Western droughts – but people aren’t going to like it
Fast Company We have the technology to make toilet water drinkable. Why aren’t dry states using it to solve their water problems?. Click here to read the story. […]