Compare and contrast: Scientists find evidence that overturns theories of the origin of water on Earth
Science Daily Researchers have helped overturn the popular theory that water on Earth originated from asteroids bombarding its surface; Scientists have analyzed a meteorite analogous to the early Earth to […]
Compare and contrast: Inactive components in agricultural runoff may be hidden contributors to drinking water hazards
Science Daily Inactive ingredients in agricultural, pharmaceutical and other common products have typically been excluded from consideration as potential contaminants in drinking water. However, while these chemicals are inert in […]
Compare and contrast: With the Great Mussel Die-Off, Scientists Scramble for Answers
Yale Environment 360 One of the most endangered animals in the world, freshwater mussels are threatened by pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. But in the epicenter of […]
Exploring the future of frozen water
Smart Water Magazine As the world focuses on glacier preservation this UN World Water Day, researchers at the University of Waterloo are exploring the glaciers of the Yukon’s St. Elias […]
Compare and contrast: New study finds Rocky Mountain snow contamination
EurekAlert! Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season. Now, a new study […]
Compare and contrast: Seeping groundwater can be a hidden source of greenhouse gases
Phys.org Scientists know that streams and rivers can contribute significant quantities of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. One way these bodies of water come to contain greenhouse gases is via […]
Compare and contrast: South Carolina could lose 1 million acres of wetlands as federal protections vanish, report says
Phys.org As flood threats rise, wetlands across South Carolina could play an important role in fending off high water before it soaks homes, businesses, roads and other property that people […]
Compare and contrast: The future of wetlands: Predicting ecological shifts in the Middle Yangtze River Basin
Phys.org Wetlands in the Middle Yangtze River Basin (MYRB) are facing significant ecological challenges due to climate change and human activities. A recent study investigated the spatiotemporal changes in wetland […]
Compare and contrast: Freshwater Lakes Are Losing Vital Surface Oxygen as Global Heating Continues: Study
National Geographic As the magnitude of water shortage issues arise globally, National Geographic Explorers along with the World Freshwater Initiative highlight stories of the communities facing critical challenges. Conservation and […]
Compare and contrast: Not just trees: Most of the carbon sequestered on land is stored in soil and water, study finds
Phys.org The lack of data on carbon accumulation in soils, bodies of water and wetlands has led current dynamic global vegetation models to greatly overestimate the role of forests in […]