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. […]
City successfully implements Reverse Osmosis Units at Water Treatment Plant
Water Canada The City of Brantford announced the successful implementation of four new reverse osmosis (RO) units at the City’s Water Treatment Plant to help proactively address elevated nitrate levels […]
Compare and contrast: Trump reverses Biden rule restricting water usage for showerheads and other home appliances
The Canadian Press An executive order he signed Wednesday calls for an immediate end to water conservation standards that restrict the number of gallons per minute that flow through showerheads […]
Compare and contrast: Trump threatens sanctions, tariffs on Mexico in water dispute
CTV News U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Mexico with sanctions and tariffs in a dispute over an 81-year-old water treaty that outlines water sharing between the two countries […]
Compare and contrast: ‘Water Is the New Oil’ as Texas Cities Square Off Over Aquifers
Inside Climate News Two cities and the Texas A&M University System are suing to stop a project that would pump up to 89 million gallons per day of groundwater 80 […]
Compare and contrast: When Water Dries Up, Violence Thrives: The Link Between Climate, Conflict, and Migration in Africa
Resilience “An AK-47 grows better than millet in the Sahel.” This chilling metaphor from a Nigerian farmer sums up the vicious cycle linking environmental degradation and instability. With 65% of […]
Did Calgary’s sewage spill harm fish and affect Bow River health? Probably not, but time will tell
Calgary Herald While the incident was far from ideal, a recent sewage spill into the Bow River shouldn’t have any long-lasting health impacts on aquatic wildlife or the river itself, […]
Farmers in St. Mary River Irrigation District allocated 50% more water for 2025
Lethbridge News Now The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) set its water allocation for 2025 at 12 inches, an increase of 50 per cent from last year. SMRID board […]