Noticias sobre Canada
Arctic lakes are vanishing a century earlier than predicted
Arctic lakes are drying out nearly a century earlier than projected, depriving the region of a critical source of fresh water, according to new research.
New study to investigate new forever chemicals in Canadian water systems
NSERC provides funding to detect, identify and treat PFAS-contaminated water and biosolids.
New research from GHD reveals $3.7 trillion impact of water risk to the U.S. by 2050
First-of-its-kind research shows droughts, floods and storms could cause GDP loss of $5.6 trillion across seven countries by 2050.
Arctic lakes are vanishing in surprise climate finding
The Arctic is no stranger to loss.
Canadian Annabelle M. Rayson wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022
Annabelle M.
Research reveals the UAE with the lowest comparative projected GDP water risk over next 28 years
Changing drought, flood, and storm conditions has the potential to result in losses of up to $27 billion in GDP to the UAE in the Middle East throughout the period 2022 to 2050, an average annual GDP loss of 0.1%, according to new research, launched today by global professional services company GHD.
An extrasolar world covered in water?
An international team of researchers led by Charles Cadieux, a Ph.D.
Kaveh Madani appointed Director of UNU-INWEH
The United Nations University (UNU) is pleased to announce that Prof.
Vulnerable communities face a higher risk of socio-economic injustice due to flood hazards
Traditionally-recognized socially vulnerable groups in Canada bear a disproportionate burden of flood risks.
Research study to focus on the environmental impacts of effluent release
Around the world, people use wetlands to help treat wastewater.
Canada and Manitoba invest in wastewater treatment infrastructure projects
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic…
Stormwater management ponds may not hold the solution for depleting wetlands
Researchers recommend that protections be strengthened for wetlands of all sizes.
Canada and Manitoba Invest in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management Infrastructure Projects
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic…
USask researchers explore how floods and droughts are challenging science and society globally
Floods, droughts, and other water-related disasters are some of the costliest natural events that occur in Canada and around the world.
The United States and Canada release Great Lakes 2022 reports
Fifty years ago, the United States and Canada first signed the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, a commitment to work together to restore and protect our shared and increasingly precious resource.
Understanding interconnected drought is essential for ecosystem resilience in changing world
Drought, due to climate change and human impact, is an increasing threat to ecosystems worldwide.
Measuring the environmental impact of a hydroelectric dam at Inukjuak
The Innavik Hydro Project currently being built by the Pituvik Landholding Corporation in partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
AECOM to provide design services for the Bradford Water Pollution Control Plant Biosolids Upgrade
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has been awarded a contract to serve as the design partner for the Bradford Water Pollution Control Plant Biosolids Upgrade project in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
The Water Research Foundation announces awards for achievements in the water sector
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced that it has awarded the 2022 Dr.
Better estimating the risk of coastal flooding for nuclear power plants
Coastal facilities around the world must be designed to be protected against extreme sea levels.