Study finds hidden effects of wildfires on water systems
EurekAlert! Wildfires profoundly influence the unseen microbial world within our waters, directly impacting water quality and ecosystem health, according to a new study presented at ASM Microbe 2025, the annual […]
Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help
The Conversation – Africa Mauritius’s water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. […]
16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study
North Shore News Wildfires are having a significant impact on water quality in British Columbia’s largest river, a new study has found. The research, published last month in the journal […]
Ancient groundwater records reveal regional vulnerabilities to climate change
Phys.org During the last ice age, storms soaked the now-arid Southwestern U.S., while today’s rainy Pacific Northwest remained relatively dry. As global temperatures rose and ice sheets retreated, those storms […]
MIT scientists develop window-sized water harvester that produces clean drinking water
Groundwater MIT scientists have developed a machine able to extract clean drinking water from the air. The technology has the potential to impact millions of lives. The window-sized water harvester […]
AI boom means regulator cannot predict future water shortages in England
The Guardian The artificial intelligence boom means the Environment Agency has no idea how much water England will be short of in future decades, as datacentres do not have to […]
Scientists reveal the hidden trigger behind massive floods
Science Daily Atmospheric rivers are responsible for most flooding on the West Coast of the U.S., but also bring much needed moisture to the region. The size of these storms […]
Glacier-fed lakes produce lower methane fluxes than non-glacier-fed lakes on the Tibetan Plateau
Nature Glacial lakes in high-altitude regions influence both water systems and greenhouse gas emissions, yet the effects of different hydrological recharge mechanisms on methane release and microbial ecosystems remain poorly […]
Pilot project uses nanobubble technology to battle algae blooms in Manitoba lake
CBC After years of trying everything from aerators to chemical treatments, a southwestern Manitoba lake plagued by stubborn algae is testing a new solution bubbles too small to see. Betty […]
Domino effect: smarter water use cuts wastewater emissions at the source
EurekAlert! What if reducing greenhouse gas emissions wasn’t just about upgrading industrial facilities, but about how we use water at home and in cities? A new study has uncovered a […]