Agricultural, urban and industrial activities have dramatically increased aquatic nitrogen and phosphorus pollution (eutrophication), threatening water quality and biotic integrity from headwater streams to coastal areas world‐wide.
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Protecting Groundwater Resources During Fracking
How can we better regulate unconventional oil and gas extraction to protect groundwater from contamination?
The Rollercoaster Ride of International Carbon Markets
International market mechanisms for greenhouse gas emission reductions tend to generate two extreme reactions – strong opposition or fervent support.
Engineering Reports: A New Broad Scope Open Access Journal
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Engineering Reports, a new Open Access journal dedicated to all aspects of engineering and computer science. We undoubtedly live in one of the fastest evolving times, with scientific and technological advances permeating our...
Debating Dams: The World Commission on Dams Twenty Years On
In their WIREs Water review, Christopher Schulz and Bill Adams provide an overview of the responses to the work done by the World Commission on Dams over the past 20 years.
How Can We Prepare for Future Risks from Tropical Cyclones?
A better understanding of past tropical cyclones in a changing climate will provide key insights that can help mitigate impacts of tropical cyclones on vulnerable communities.
Are We Really Stronger Together?
Instead of trying to solve problems within individual disciplines, experts from different fields need to work together in interdisciplinary teams.
Improving Access to Clean Drinking Water
The TriboPump enables energy-efficient water disinfection at the point of use.
Canada Creates Fuel from Air
Canada invests in technologies that can help realize its economic and environmental goals, while providing low carbon fuels to consumers.
Can Nature Save Humanity?
Large-scale re-forestation can be a very effective means to decarbonize the future.
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