Irreversible glacier change and trough water for centuries after overshooting 1.5 °C

Nature

Exceeding 1.5 °C of global warming above pre-industrial levels has become a distinct possibility, yet the consequences of such an overshoot for mountain glaciers and their contribution to raising sea levels and impacting water availability are not well understood. Here we show that exceeding and then returning to below 1.5 °C will have irreversible consequences for glacier mass and runoff over centuries. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.

Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination

Phys.org

Microalgae of the species Monoraphidium contortum have the ability to remove antibiotic residues from water, especially sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. This reduces the risk of environmental contamination, avoiding serious consequences for the ecosystem and human health. Click here to read the story.

May 19, 2025
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Below normal snowpack means low chance of flooding in Calgary this year

Global News

If any flooding were to occur, it would need to be “driven more by rainfall,” said Pomeroy, which could occur even in a drought year if a big enough storm comes through. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

With flood season underway, Calgary more resilient than ever, says city’s top river engineer

Calgary Herald

City says it has reduced the damage it could expect from a flood event by 70 per cent. That’s thanks to annual preparedness drills, 24-7 river flow monitoring and the recent completion of various flood mitigation projects, said Sandy Davis, the city’s river engineering leader. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.

Niagara wastewater treatment plant fails test, no threat to public safety

EurekAlert!

By harnessing the power of remote sensing and machine learning, the research quantifies the impact of agricultural expansion on water resources, offering a crucial blueprint for balancing irrigation demands with environmental conservation. This breakthrough provides policymakers and conservationists with a powerful tool to mitigate water scarcity and prevent the disappearance of critical freshwater lakes. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Irrigation.

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Irreversible glacier change and trough water for centuries after overshooting 1.5 °C

Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination

Below normal snowpack means low chance of flooding in Calgary this year

With flood season underway, Calgary more resilient than ever, says city’s top river engineer

Niagara wastewater treatment plant fails test, no threat to public safety

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