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Proposed wastewater lagoon on Hutterite colony raises concerns
CTV News Winnipeg
A proposed wastewater lagoon on a Hutterite colony development in Manitoba’s Interlake is raising concerns from some in the area who worry it could impact the health of Lake Winnipeg. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Coastal river deltas threatened by more than climate change
Science Daily
In a study covering 49 deltas globally, researchers have identified the most critical risks to deltas in the future. The research shows that population growth and poor environmental governance might pose bigger threats than climate change to the sustainability of Asian and African deltas, in particular. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Most inland bathing spots in England have unsafe pollution levels, report finds
The Guardian
In a survey of a representative sample of popular swimming and water sports locations, 60% were found to have pollution at unsafe levels, the annual report from Surfers Against Sewage said. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Irrigators overdrew 40,000ML of water from NSW rivers, audit finds, as farmers protest buy-backs
The Guardian
Irrigators in New South Wales have withdrawn the equivalent of 16,000 Olympic swimming pools’ worth of water over their allowed limits from waterways throughout the state. Click here to continue reading
Canadian coal mines still poisoning U.S. waters, U.S. study finds
National Observer
A new American study has confirmed southeastern British Columbia coal mines are contaminating waters shared by Canada and the U.S., adding the miner’s attempts to remove selenium from wastewater aren’t making much difference to the amount flowing south. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Why the Pyrenees’ mountain lakes are turning green
The Conversation – Europe
We sampled more than 100 mountain lakes located in the eastern Pyrenees to the Béarn region (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) at least once a year. Over time, we noticed changes, in particular the increased growth of algae cyanobacteria and sometimes dinoflagellates, the blue-green algae that turn many lakes green. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Ghana: Akosombo Dam disaster reveals a history of negligence that continues to this day
The Conversation – Africa
Recent heavy downpours in the Lower Volta area of Ghana led to the worst flooding in the region’s history. The flooding was caused by a spillage (a deliberate release of water) from the Akosombo Dam, the country’s biggest hydroelectric dam. Over 26,000 people were displaced. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: Are wetlands really flood risk? Experts debunk most common myths around these precious ecosystems
EuroNews Green
Bog bodies and flood risks: Here’s what Europeans are getting wrong on wetlands. Click here to continue reading
Compare and contrast: “Dams now run smarter with AI”
Science Daily
Scientists have leveraged artificial intelligence models to enhance dam operations. A research team recently employed deep learning techniques to scrutinize dam operation patterns and assess their effectiveness. Click here to continue reading
Living in Merritt is like living on an active volcano, says city manager, as concerns loom over flood risk
CBC
Residents, municipal officials worry not enough is being done to prevent future flooding. Click here to continue reading