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Compare and contrast: Proposed EPA rules require US cities to replace lead water pipes within 10 years
The Guardian
Most US cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under strict new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as the Biden administration moves to reduce lead in drinking water and prevent public health crises like the ones in Flint, Michigan, and, earlier, in Washington DC. Click here to continue reading
Below-average precipitation forecast
The Western Producer
November brought little relief for producers living through dry conditions across Alberta. Precipitation remains rare and many mountain snowpack stations are reporting below average levels, as 51 water shortage advisories stretch across the province, north to south. Seasonal forecasts predict little reprieve in the next three months as an El Nino weather system moves in. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Small marine creatures swimming in plastic chemicals not reproducing
Science Daily
Plastic waste in the water might be stopping — or interrupting — some shrimp-like creatures from reproducing. In a unique study, the ability of ‘shrimp like’ creatures to reproduce successfully was found to be compromised by chemicals found in everyday plastics. Click here to continue reading
Ontario Nature expands the Lost Bay Nature Reserve
Water Canada
Ontario Nature has announced the expansion of its Lost Bay Nature Reserve. The newly acquired 21.35-hectare (50 acres) property is an important connecting corridor within the Frontenac Arch, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve that is considered one of the most biologically diverse areas in Canada. Click here to continue reading
Lower Athabasca Region drinking water safety: Office of the Chief Scientist
Government of Alberta
Jonathan Thompson, chief scientist of Alberta, issued the following statement on drinking water quality in the Lower Athabasca Region. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: New Zealand freshwater study sounds alarm over E coli pollution levels
The Guardian
A new study of New Zealand’s freshwater quality has painted a sobering picture, showing that E coli is seeping through three-quarters of the land and into waterways at higher levels than national regulations allow. Click here to continue reading
Edmonton experiencing driest fall on record: Environment Canada
Global News
As the end of November approaches, Edmonton is experiencing something quite unusual: no snow on the ground. The city is currently on track for one of the driest and warmest Novembers ever. Click here to continue reading
‘Playing beaver’ in drying of the wetlands
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
The Columbia Wetlands are drying — and they have been for many decades due to climate change. One solution may help wetlands adapt and safeguard their key ingredient. It involves mimicking the actions of one of the most iconic and ubiquitous animals across Canada. Click here to continue reading
The $500,000 fight to protect a Muskoka wetland
The Narwhal
Very few of Ontario’s quickly vanishing marshes and swamps are safe from development. A group of citizens managed to preserve one, but they also found deep flaws in the system. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Drinking water restrictions introduced as northeast Spain weeks away from drought ‘emergency’
EuroNews Green
Drought ‘emergency’ could be weeks away, authorities in northeast Spain have warned. Barcelona may need fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming month, authorities in Catalonia say. Click here to continue reading