'The resulting global map illustrates the damaging effects of human activity: parts of the central United States, southern Canada and Europe areas of high population density, urban development and agriculture are bright red hotspots for faster decomposition, "strongly suggesting continental-scale human impacts on carbon cycling in rivers," according to the study.'
In is Bad and Worsening. But There's a Solution: That Eat Plastic
A portrait of pollution around Canadas busiest port :
'Herman Wanningen, founder of the World Fish Migration Foundation, one of the organisations involved in the study, said: The catastrophic decline in migratory fish populations is a deafening wake-up call for the world. We must act now to save these keystone species and their rivers.'
'Huge rise in discharges into and the sea' The Argus
'Sewage discharges into soared by 87 per cent in a year, according to new data.'
'For years this has been described by water companies and politicians as a problem of Victorian sewers.' 'In fact, modern sewers are the problem. Very little of the British sewer system less than 1 per cent, in some areas is Victorian, and it is not the Victorian sections that are responsible for the most spills.'
State Of Colorado To Shield Thousands Of Acres Of Wetlands, Miles Of Streams After Federal Supreme Court Sackett Decision
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Friday Reads 10 May 2024
Seagull Rules
Pretty sure the darn things will eat rubbish anyway without needing to be fed
Todays exciting post!
I know what Im reading on the train to Halsway on Friday :-)
Investigation Reveals Tyson Foods Toxic Pollution Impacting US Waterways
aka - white flower. It's our only native on island others are invasive.
are blooming all over the island.
are one of our unique here.
Seagulls at Rest
Probably the most fitting perch for them
Cranes and Gull
Was aiming for the sunrays through the clouds but the gull wanted to star
Whispers of tradition echo along the canals of Venice at the historic Squero di San Trovaso, where the art of gondola craftsmanship sails through time.
I took this photograph a few days ago during a private 2-day photography masterclass here in Venice
Record number of RIVER BARRIERS REMOVED across Europe in 2023
Removal of nearly 500 barriers last year will help restore disturbed to their natural state, says
Ajit Niranjan
Mon 15 Apr 2024
removed a record number of and other barriers from its in 2023, a report has found, helping to restore its disturbed waterways to their natural states.
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Major , and in s province are threatening to unleash dangerous , forcing the government on April 21 to enact emergency response plans to protect more than 127 million people.
Guangdongs expected massive river flooding threatens millions after it rained like a waterfall
Shoreline Shots
Silloth coast, on North Western edge of the Lake District.
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High tide at Cumberland basin.
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From my walk down to the Cumberland Basin to see how far the tide would come up on Wednesday morning.
I love this article in Canadian Boating from Bill Marshall, AP, Chair of the National Environment Committee of CPS-ECP.
Practical ways to help keep trash out of our
High tide at Cumberland basin.
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As an extra high tide was expected, I thought I would have a walk down to the basin to see how far it would come up.
High tide at Cumberland basin.
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Waiting to cross...
High tide at Cumberland basin.
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As an extra high tide was expected, I thought I would have a walk down to the basin to see how far it would come up.
Discover where ancient rivers flow under Canadian cities CBC News flow under Canadian cities, hidden in a labyrinth of tunnels and sewer pipes. Will we revive them or let the fade from memory
Jaela Bernstien and Emily Chung uncover across Canada.
" flow under , hidden in a labyrinth of tunnels and sewer pipes. Will we revive them or let the fade from memory"
The Rise Of AI Meets The Golden Age Of Geography GeoAI overview
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Water, yes, water is everywhere
Yet not a drop of it's to drink
This murky water is privatized
Investors care not if it stinks
The sound of bellowing is replaced by the industrial hum of the 's new processing plant.
The Okefenokee is teeming with life: Cypress trees adorned with veils of long-hanging moss rise above shadowy waters filled with American alligators and wading birds like blue herons. The is a sprawling wilderness area on the - border that protects over 630 square miles of biologically rich and .
Colorado Bill Aims To Protect Wetlands, Streams After The Supreme Court Sackett Decision
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Coalition Member Spotlight: Conservation Resource Alliance is at the forefront of initiatives to enhance Michigan's natural wonders, improve waterways, preserve wilderness, and safeguard wildlife. Discover their impactful work at RiverCare.org. Join the Coalition at HealthyLakes.org/get-involved.
3/5 a walk Looking along the lock cut to Lock a week ago today.
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Earthlings newsletter talks about an that has shaped the North American continent, reduced drought, and created healthy .
Back to rural Ireland with the topics: , something to do with and
"The rivers of Britain and Ireland are in a desperate state from the impact of pollution, with not a single waterway in England or Northern Ireland listed as being in good overall health"
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and NorthernIrish in desperate state from , report reveals
Not a single waterway in England or Northern Ireland in good overall health, according to
Wet season on the canals
Warn of Harm to Pending Decision
Unburying the Creek Beneath It, A School Becomes a Steward
"Such efforts to unbury are popping up across the nation, as cities recognize the many services these provide... But they are expensive. And until a recent flood of federal funding, it has been a pipe dream... The money comes from an grant program that got a big boost in federal dollars from 's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."
Toxic run-off from not monitored, BBC finds
By Jonah Fisher
1st February 2024
"A toxic mix of oil, chemicals and bits of tyre tires from roads is polluting English and no-one is regularly monitoring it, the BBC has found.
"Heavy rain forces run-off into streams and rivers. Campaigners say it causes 'absolutely horrific' damage in places, including just downstream of where The is filmed.
"'s major road network has more than 18,000 outflows or drains.
"National Highways runs the network and says it's working to improve them.
"Responsibility for monitoring water pollution in England rests with the Environment Agency.
"In response to a BBC News freedom of information request, it said that the agency did not regularly monitor run-off, though it did test for pollutants from roads as part of its general water monitoring.
"The EA said it recognised that run-off from highways and urban areas was a 'serious issue' accounting for 18% of water quality failures in England, and the third most damaging source of water pollution after agriculture and sewage.
"Campaigners have been doing their own testing and told the BBC they had found micro-plastics, heavy metals, toxic chemicals like arsenic and carcinogenic compounds from car tyres.
"Prof Alex Ford, an expert on the impact of water pollution on aquatic organisms at the University of Portsmouth, said that some of the contaminants are known to damage DNA, impact the nervous system and cause cancer.
"'We don't fully understand the impact these contaminants have as a cocktail but we know they can be toxic to aquatic life and potentially contribute to the poor ecological status of some rivers,' he said."
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