Compare and contrast: Research catalogs greenhouse gas emissions tied to energy use for interbasin water transfers
Science Daily Much of the water in the West is transported across vast geographical areas by large infrastructure projects known as interbasin water transfers. Two of these projects in particular […]
Compare and contrast: Almost 500 chemicals found in England’s rivers and groundwater
The Guardian Almost 500 different chemicals, some of which are banned, have been found in various mixtures across all 171 river and groundwater catchments tested in England in 2024, according […]
Compare and contrast: Struggling Thames Water faces $133 mln fine over sewage spills
Reuters Britain’s water regulator plans to fine debt-laden Thames Water 104 million pounds ($133 million), close to the maximum penalty allowed, after an investigation into historic sewage spills. Click […]
Compare and contrast: Plant-inspired polymers for water purification
Science Daily Researchers have synthesized a bio-inspired polymer for water purification. The polymer was designed to mimic phytochelatin, a plant protein that selectively captures and neutralizes harmful heavy metal ions. […]
Irrigation must take soil needs into account: specialist
The Western Producer Len Hingley, an irrigation specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, urges irrigators to consider proper rates based on soil media. Click here to read the story. […]
Hamilton refused to fix flooding stormwater channel for 23 years, now must pay $3M in damages
CBC For over 23 years, the City of Hamilton refused to repair its own drainage channel even after a local company complained it flooded its property with stormwater and untreated […]
Stantec and MPE engineering firms selected for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project
Water Canada This week, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the awarding of the next planning and engineering design work for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) to Prairie Engineering Partners, a […]
Flushing the ‘ick’ factor
CBC Sewage as drinking water? It’s one secret weapon as North America seeks solutions to a water crisis. Click here to read the story.
Compare and contrast: In Idaho, Water Shortages Pit Farmers Against One Another
Inside Climate News This summer, a short-lived curtailment order brought a dispute to a head between farmers irrigating from the Snake River and those dependent on groundwater. Without a long-term […]
Markham District Energy expanding world’s largest wastewater-to-energy project
Water Canada To expand the world’s largest wastewater energy transfer facility so more residents and businesses can benefit from affordable, low-carbon energy, the federal government today announced an additional investment […]
