Invisible, toxic and slow to break down — forever chemicals are contaminating our food and water. Here’s what we know about forever chemical hotspots in Canada.
CBC Aiports, military bases, former landfills and firefighting training sites across Canada are polluted with forever chemicals – and a CBC News analysis has revealed some of those site could […]
First-of-its-kind global study shows grasslands can withstand climate extremes with a boost of nutrients
EurekAlert! Fertilizer might be stronger than we thought. A new international study featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York found that fertilizer can help plants survive short-term […]
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 […]
Who will benefit from melting glaciers?
Grist The disappearance of glaciers is also creating opportunities for the multibillion-dollar mining industry. Like migrating salmon, mineral exploration companies are moving quickly into areas exposed by melting ice, hoping […]
Grant funding for Universal Water Metering Pilot Project
Water Canada The Village of Pemberton (VOP) and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) have each been awarded funding through the Province of British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Project grant program […]
The Antarctic water puzzle – how flooding contributes to ice melt
EurekAlert! When they [lakes] empty, a flood of water rushes towards the sea,” says Horgan. The researchers proved that such flood events do in fact occur by analysing sediment samples […]
How PFAS regulations have changed in the Trump administration, so far
Water World Much of what took place under the Biden administration is likely to be scrutinized by the new Trump administration. Regarding PFAS regulations in water and wastewater, here’s what […]
Clear waters, hidden toxins
EurekAlert! New laboratory research shows that when viruses attack a species that forms toxic algal blooms, those thick, blue-green slicks that choke waterways and that threaten ecosystems, drinking water, and […]
Development, agriculture present risks for drinking water quality
EurekAlert! A new study from North Carolina State University researchers finds that conversion of forests to urban development or agriculture near streams can have harmful effects on water quality downstream, […]
Can Texas clean up fracking water enough to use for farming? One company thinks so.
Texas Tribune As oil and gas are extracted, water flows back up. It is all but unusable — unless treated. Often referred to as produced water, the grimy backwash is […]