Carolyn Kury de Castillo
Global News
July 27, 2024
A renowned Canadian scientist is warning that the devastation in Jasper is sign of what’s to come as extreme heat continue to plague the planet.
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New chapter of water data begins for Global Water Futures network
Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
May 9, 2024
Global Water Futures Observatories (GWFO) officially launched in April as a new chapter of the freshwater observation network that now connects nine Canadian post-secondary institutions, including Carleton, McMaster, Saskatchewan (lead), Toronto, Trent, Waterloo, Western, Wilfrid Laurier and Windsor.
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Rainfall easing immediate drought concerns in southern Alberta, but more precipitation needed
Alesia Fieldberg, Brendan Ellis
CTV News Calgary
May 22, 2024
While rainfall is helping ease short-term drought concerns in southern Alberta, the region will need much more precipitation to keep moisture levels sufficient through the summer.
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Most major Sask. reservoirs nearly full despite persistent drought: Water Security Agency
Moira Wyton
CBC News
April 4, 2024
Saskatchewan’s water agency says reservoir levels are looking strong for the months ahead, despite a prolonged drought and an abnormally warm winter.
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John Pomeroy Has Seen the Okanagan’s Hotter, Drier Future
Andrew Nikiforuk
The Tyee
April 3, 2024
The noted hydrologist projects a harsh shift in the region’s climate and water supply.
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Record Sask. snowfall won’t overcome years of ‘unprecedented’ drought, hydrologist says
Keenan Sorokan
CTV News Saskatoon
March 7, 2024
Saskatchewan’s near-record snowfall is bringing some relief to farmers, although it may not be enough to stave off long term drought concerns.
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As drought persists on the Prairies, some farmers are selling off their herds
Julia Wong
CBC News Edmonton
March 6, 2024
Prairies in the midst of multi-year drought
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How growing cattle feed indoors could help ranchers maintain herds during drought
Rachel Maclean
CBC News Calgary
March 5, 2024
Drought has been impacting Alberta for years, often leaving cattle operators struggling to find cattle feed
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Hydro Power’s Conundrum: Rising Demand in a Drier Climate
Andrew Nikiforuk
The Tyee
March 4, 2024
Central to low-carbon economic plans is an electricity source threatened by drought.
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The water gets hotter and the frog just sits there
John Pomeroy, Bob Sandford, and Thomas Axworthy
Canada’s National Observer
February 29, 2024
What we are seeing now is exactly what scientists predicted long ago. If we did not act immediately on the climate threat, we would find ourselves in a situation where we cannot keep up with the frequency of climate-related water disasters.