Rainwater Harvesting in a Nutshell
Offered by KDA (connections to CANARM, ARCSA, Gaia College, Pacific Design Academy, SOUL) – Dec 9th 10am-12pm: A short overview of RWH for residential and small commercial operations in the Cowichan Valley. The planning process, and potential uses for captured rainwater, will be explored. A Q&A peri…
Moody’s for first time warns cities to address climate change or face credit downgrades
Texas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi are among the states most at risk from climate change
Alberta Start-Up Provides In Situ Testing for E. coli — Water Canada
University of Alberta researchers are tackling the problem of rural and agricultural water testing with a handheld sensor that can detect E. coli in situ.
Scientists In Houston Tell A Story Of Concrete, Rain And Destruction
As researchers and engineers analyze the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, it’s becoming clear that Houston’s runaway development had a big role to play in flooding.
Algal blooms are a frequent and wide-spread problem that is hurting the Ontario economy, threatening human and ecological health, and Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner is demanding that provincial ministries do more to protect our waters from the nutrient pollution that drives the blooms.
Investing In Nature 101: A Triple Win for Cities, Communities, and Developers
America has a $3.6 trillion infrastructure problem—but no clear solution. “Green infrastructure” can often provide the same services as traditional manmade structures at less cost with bonus benefits for the environment.
Drain without deluge: slow the water flow – The Western Producer
FARGO, N.D. — Jeff Penner isn’t selling a machine so much as he’s selling a concept. He’s showing farmers how to achieve good drainage without […]
Designing Resilient Cities That Don’t Flood
A study released by the Carbon Disclosure Project this month finds that 103 cities around the world have a serious risk of flooding. Most of the problem can be traced directly to the increased use …
