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Compare and contrast: The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy

The Conversation – United Kingdom


The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, with about 7% of global trade passing through. It also relies heavily on rainfall. Without enough freshwater flowing in, the canal’s locks can’t raise and lower ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Droughts mean fewer ships per day, and that can quickly affect Panama’s finances and economies around the world.   Click here to read the story.

Fish, mines and Indigenous Rights ensnared in court case in northern Ontario

The Narwhal


For years, people in Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg – an Anishinaabe community tucked along the lake’s eastern shore – had alleged poachers were catching huge quantities of fish from the waters. For about as long, the nation says it asked the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, which enforces fishing-related laws, to investigate and charge the people responsible. Most of the time, the requests had gone nowhere.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Governance.

New alliance strengthens Canadian wastewater & clean energy infrastructure

Water Canada


As Canadian municipalities and industries face increasing demands for wastewater and biogas infrastructure, Greatario and EBARA HG (formerly Hayward Gordon) have formed a strategic partnership to provide integrated solutions that simplify projects, reduce costs, and promote environmental sustainability.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.

Potable water a luxury for many after ice storm and flooding in central Ontario

CTV News


Flooding after an epic ice and rain storm Saturday, has left many residents with flooded properties and basements, but nothing pouring from their taps.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Compare and contrast: When Water Dries Up, Violence Thrives: The Link Between Climate, Conflict, and Migration in Africa

Resilience


“An AK-47 grows better than millet in the Sahel.” This chilling metaphor from a Nigerian farmer sums up the vicious cycle linking environmental degradation and instability. With 65% of Africa’s drylands already degraded (UNCCD, 2022) and Lake Chad shrinking to just 10% of its original size, competition for water and fertile land fuels tensions.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.

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