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 […]
Rivers are exhaling ancient carbon and climate math just changed
Science Daily A new study has revealed for the first time that ancient carbon, stored in landscapes for thousands of years or more, can find its way back to the […]
Fight Canada’s Water Shortage With Fog
Maclean’s Signs of Canada’s own draining water supply are all around us: worsening wildfires, prairie-wide droughts, stranded salmon and surging insurance premiums for farmers. At the same time, we’re ignoring […]
An accidental breakthrough creates water from thin air
ABC News Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a novel method for harvesting water from the air. If the breakthrough can be commercialized, the technology could eventually provide […]
Emerging pollutants are aggravating water crisis in developing countries, dossier says
EurekAlert! As the population grows and urbanization and agro-industrial activity increase, the demand for freshwater is expected to rise by 55% by 2050. Experts project that this increase in demand […]
Diverse wildfire impacts on river flows across the globe
Nature Forest fires can significantly impact the hydrological regime of river basins, affecting short-term flood propensity and long-term water resource availability until vegetation is reestablished. While basin-level studies have extensively […]
Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa
The Conversation – Africa Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated […]