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Alaska's giant wave: inland tsunamis likely to become more common
Water

Alaska's giant wave: inland tsunamis likely to become more common

Nov 10, 2018
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Glacial melt is increasing  land instability in mountainous regions, with huge tsunamis rising in frequency as a result
Microplastics in mosquitos could contaminate food chains
Water

Microplastics in mosquitos could contaminate food chains

Oct 26, 2018
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New research reveals that microplastics can survive in mosquitos from larvae to adult, raising the possibility of particles being transferred from freshwater to land
‘We are saving the oceans at the end of the world’
Water

Chilean salmon farming moves further south

Jun 15, 2018
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South America’s wealthiest economy is at a crossroads between environmental protection and environmental exploitation
The tiny US town fighting for its water
Water

The tiny US town fighting for its water

Apr 24, 2018
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In the wake of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, now a small town is embroiled in a fight with Nestlé to keep hold of its own spring water 
The risk posed by American river floods is more substantial that previously believed
Water

The rising threats of rivers

Apr 14, 2018
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Millions of Americans are living in areas at high-risk of river flooding, many of whom will be completely unaware of the danger
Lake Superior is the largest lake in the world by surface area
Water

Lake Superior: the north shore

Mar 22, 2018
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To retrace the route of the fur voyageurs on the waterways of northwest Ontario, Canada, Laura Cole embarks on a week-long canoe trip along the world’s largest lake
Forgotten freshwater: lake acidification
Water

Forgotten freshwater: lake acidification

Mar 06, 2018
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Increased carbon dioxide is affecting freshwater ecosystems
Everglades: go with the flow
Water

Everglades: go with the flow

Jan 03, 2018
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Ongoing restoration projects are breathing new life into Florida’s Everglades
‘Putting a geography teacher, a scientist and a film-maker together into a Land Rover Discovery and driving across Jordan to learn about water’
Water

The Water Diaries – into Jordan’s desert

Dec 19, 2017
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An expedition into the Jordanian desert is helping teachers and schoolchildren understand the precarious state of water
The Blue Nile, upstream from the soon to be opened Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Water

Stopping the Nile: new dam for Ethiopia

Dec 05, 2017
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An enormous hydropower development in Ethiopia is expected to put further pressure on Egypt’s already fragile water supply
Studies show that Louisiana is sinking at a rate of eight to ten millimetres per year
Water

Losing Louisiana: the sinking state

Aug 08, 2017
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The southern US state is sinking twice as fast as previously thought, with human mismanagement of its coast being held largely to blame
The sudden retreat of the Kaskawulsh glacier has caused the water flowing into the Slims River to dramatically recede
Water

The river stolen by climate change

Jun 03, 2017
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What impact could an unprecedented incident of ‘river piracy’ have on Canada’s Yukon territory?
Lake Monona, Wisconsin, USA, one of hundreds of lakes gradually becoming more salty due to nearby roads
Water

Gritty drama: America’s lakes are getting saltier

May 12, 2017
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Last winter’s cold conditions contributed a further influx of road salt into the USA’s lakes. New evidence suggests that these environments are suffering from increased salinity
The Chicago river is one of the region’s major sources of clean water, but it’s now threatened by Asian carp
Water

Against the flow: halting invasive carp

May 06, 2017
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As one of America’s biggest cities, supplying clean drinking water to Chicago has been a top priority. But the grand infrastructure visions are providing opportunities for invasive Asian carp 
Porto Marghera, which shares its waters with Venice's canals, is due for a €72million clean-up campaign
Water

Cleaning Venice

Mar 25, 2017
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After years of inaction, could the clean-up of the Venice lagoon finally be underway?
The Taj Mahal on the banks of the Yamuna river, one of two Indian rivers to be given a new legal status
Water

India’s Ganges and Yamuna rivers recognised as living entities

Mar 21, 2017
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Following the recent success of New Zealand’s Whanganui river, India’s Ganges river and Yamuna river become the second and third in the world to be granted the legal rights of human beings
Altitude sickness: cleaning up Lake Titicaca
Water

Altitude sickness: cleaning up Lake Titicaca

Feb 25, 2017
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After decades of neglect, a major clean-up of Lake Titicaca is underway, but will it be sufficient?
Cichlid fish, despite sharing a habitat, are evolving separately
Water

Darwin’s puddle

Jul 27, 2016
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Blue and yellow fish living in a small lake in Tanzania are helping scientists understand basic mechanics of evolution
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