John Pomeroy
South China Morning Post
March 22, 2025
Other mountain ranges are losing their glaciers faster but Asia’s critically dependent economy and people put it on the front line
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World Water Day: Three things to know about protecting drinking water
Kristen McEwen
USask News
March 5, 2025
As the United Nations prepares to observe World Water Day on March 22, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher discusses the need for water protection planning and anticipating contamination risks.
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Trump’s musings on ‘very large faucet’ in Canada part of looming water crisis, say researchers
Joel Dryden
CBC News
February 18. 2025
Aging infrastructure and changing climate could put pressure on long-standing treaties
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Massive Himalayan flood a warning for Western Canada as glaciers melt
Kevin Green
CTV News
January 30, 2025
A devastating glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in India’s Sikkim region is offering stark lessons for Western Canada, where glacial retreat in the Rockies is creating new moraine-dammed lakes that could pose similar threats.
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Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park ‘may not last the decade’
Cathy Ellis
Rocky Mountain Outlook
January 27, 2025
BANFF – Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park continues to melt at an alarming rate and may be gone in 10 years.
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How vulnerable are Saskatchewan’s 3 largest cities to wildfires?
Liam O’Connor
CBC News
January 27, 2025
All cities face risks, but those dangers increase farther north, says Sask. Public Safety Agency VP
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Because the forests are burning, the glaciers are melting faster
blue News
January 16, 2025
The fact that glaciers are melting so quickly is alarming scientists. Forest fires are accelerating the trend. 2025 is therefore the “Year of Glacier Conservation”
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Saskatchewan saw plenty of extreme weather in 2024
Ethan Williams
CBC News
December 30, 2024
Drastic temperature changes, heavy spring rains among this year’s outliers
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‘Eternal optimists’: Southern Alberta farmers wary of drought conditions look to prairie skies for comfort
Stephen Hunt
CTV News Calgary
December 29, 2024
Magrath farmer Sean Stanford has lived through too many dry summers to be completely hopeful about the coming growing season in southern Alberta, but sees signs that the summer of 2025 might be better for farmers than the last few.
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Uncover Alberta’s Winter Miracle: The Surprising Savior for Struggling Farmers!
Ezra Biyogo
West Island Community News Blog
December 28, 2024
This winter’s snowfall has brought relief to Alberta farmers who are welcoming the moisture after facing dry conditions last year. Scott Jespersen, vice-chair of Alberta Grains, highlighted the significance of this precipitation for crop and cattle production. John Pomeroy, a researcher from the University of Saskatchewan specializing in water resources, noted that although mountain snow levels are lower than usual for this time of year, the overall snowpack across much of the province remains above average.
Pomeroy explained the benefits of the snow, describing it as a valuable asset for farmers. As the snow melts, it will seep into the soil, promoting crop growth. This accumulation of snow acts like a savings account, providing essential resources for agriculture. Despite the positive outlook, Jespersen expressed hope for additional snowfall to further support agricultural efforts in the coming spring.