Detective garda died after gas leak ignited on her boat, inquiry report says The Irish Times
A garda asleep on a boat docked at Carrick-on-Shannon Marina, Co Leitrim, died after a gas leak ignited,
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The influential Chinese landscape , known for rethinking concrete infrastructure around , died in a small in . He would put up some inspiring questions:
Instead of pushing stormwater away, or damming against it, what if cities began taking inspiration from the way farmers in villages like Yus hometown dealt with annual monsoons What if the arrival of watereven millions of gallons of itcould again be something to look forward to instead of something to fear What if we insisted on reshaping cities to make room for water rather than reshaping waterways to make room for cities What if we could slow down and capture stormwater instead of whisking it quickly out to sea inside concrete culverts designed solely by engineers What if water contained in this way could help cool warming cities"
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A new method for detecting nanoplastics in the environment, developed by researchers, could revolutionize how we understand the impact of these tiny particles on our health and ecosystems. Published in *Nature Photonics*, the study describes a simple and inexpensive way to identify nanoplastics usin...
September 30, 2021. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG.There is still a little commercial river traffic on the Thames.
Plastic Cup Competitions Are Cleaning Up Rivers in Hungary
Afloat on DIY boats, teams of volunteers have removed over 450 tons of plastic waste from the Danube and its tributaries.
Residents urged to evacuate as Alaskas Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater
Officials on Tuesday urged residents in some parts of Juneau to evacuate ahead of what could be a
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Warn s Push to Build Could Tear It Apart
The prime ministers law has already set off a wave of
by Joy Spearchief-Morris
Aug. 8, 2025
Excerpt: "The last time the federal government passed sweeping industry-friendly legislation without proper consultation, it triggered one of the largest grassroots political movements in Canadian history: . The movement was a direct response to the 2012 passage of the omnibus budget bill , legislation that endangered and resources by reducing federal oversight on thousands of . Indigenous people across the country took part in Idle No More with widespread protests, including teach-ins, flash mobs, round dances, and blockades. Though the law remained in place, the movement showed that when governments legislate without meaningful Indigenous involvement, the consequences can be swift, sustained, and impossible to ignore.
"Yet, across Canadas history, Indigenous people have been European settlers longest allies. Relations with French settlers led to the birth of the Metis people First Nations played pivotal roles in British efforts during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. And many Indigenous people volunteered and fought as part of Canadas contributions to the first and second world wars.
"Now, Canada faces new threats as the US president muses about making Canada an unwilling fifty-first state while launching a trade war on Canadian goods. But as history has proved, Canada cannot succeed in defending itself as a nation-state without acknowledging and partnering with ."
"I drove all over Georgia investigating places where people used to swim that faded from the map after integration: pools filled, lakes drained, beaches sliced into private properties."
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Guinea iron ore megaproject pollutes waterways & farmland, communities say
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June 30, 2025. Kuhmo, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G.Dozens of Camp Mystic buildings were removed from a 100-year flood map in recent years, records show
Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystics buildings from their 100-year fl
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"For decades, rivers in Chinese cities were treated as problems to manage or hide. Many were narrowed, walled off, or buried beneath highways. But with cleanup campaigns gaining momentum and long-blocked waterways reopening, an increasing number of local residents are beginning to use them again for commutes, exercise, or simply getting around."
June 30, 2025. Kuhmo, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G.Streams, creeks, rivers, brooks, rivulets, runs, tributaries, waterways and any blue spaces is my spa
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New research from Australia's national science agency , the and the has found that PFAS chemicals can be removed from contaminated water using Australian plants grown in a floating .
May 4, 2022
"Theyre the non-stick on cookware, the stain resistance in , and the suppression factor in , but while the staying power of PFAS chemicals was once revered, its now infamous as PFAS substances continue to infiltrate the and affect human health.
"Now, new research from the University of South Australia is helping to remediate the indestructible PFASs as scientists show that Australian native plants can significantly remediate PFAS pollutants through floating wetlands to create healthier environments for all.
"Conducted in partnership with CSIRO and the University of Western Australia, the research found that PFAS chemicals (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) can be removed from contaminated water via Australian - , , and .
"Phragmites australis, otherwise known as the , removed legacy PFAS contaminants by 42-53 per cent from contaminated surface water (level: 10 g/L).
"According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to PFAS may lead to a range of health issues including a decline in fertility, developmental delays in children, increased risk of some cancers, a reduced immune system, higher cholesterol, and risk of obesity.
"UniSA and CSIRO researcher Dr John Awad says that this research could alleviate many of these environmental and health risks by providing a clean, green, and cost-effective method to remove PFAS from the environment.
" 'PFASs are often referred to as forever chemicals because they dont break down, instead accumulating in the environment and in our bodies where they can cause adverse health effects,' Dr Awad says.
" 'In Australia, PFAS concerns often relate to the use of firefighting foam especially legacy firefighting foam which accumulates in the of our .
" 'Our research tested the effectiveness of Australian rushes to remove from , finding that Phragmites australis was the most effective at absorbing chemicals through its roots and shoots.'
"The study used constructed floating wetlands as a mechanism for plants to grow . Dr Awad says floating wetlands present a novel and flexible way for natural systems.
" 'Constructed floating wetlands can be readily installed into existing urban environments, such as holding reservoirs and retention basins, making them highly manoeuvrable and adaptable to local waterways,' Dr Awad says.
" 'Plus, as this innovative water treatment system does not require pumping or the ongoing addition of , it is a remediation system for PFAS removal.
" 'Add native plants to the mix and we have delivered a truly clean, green and environmentally-friendly method for removing toxic PFAS chemicals from contaminated water.' "
Notes to editors:
- So far, the floating wetlands system has only been examined under control laboratory conditions for PFAS remediation and the research team is looking forward to testing it in the real world, under natural conditions.
- This research is being carried out at the UniSA Mawson Lakes campus. PFAS has not been detected in or around Mawson lakes."
Original press release:
Higher Levels of PFAS Found in Waterways Downstream From Wastewater Treatment Plants: Report
Excavator on a floating platform on a calm, narrow canal, surrounded by leafless and partially leafless trees reflecting in the water. A barge stacked with logs is near the excavator. The sky is partly cloudy, with blue and white reflections on the canal surface. Sparse grass lines the banks of the canal.