Ontario towns are preparing for increases in storm water due to climate change
Photo Credit: Shaun Vardon (CTV News Ottawa) From the Toronto Star, article written by Brian Lockhart, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Tecumseth Times, December 2, 2021: An increase in the amount of rain fall can cause flooding that will in turn cause a lot of damage. The current systems were designed using historic climate data and built to a certain depth to control the amount of water typically falling on an area over the course of the year. According [...]
Breaking Into the U.S. Water Sector: The Vast U.S.A.
Originally Post by Management inSites: Every industry has its unique opportunities and hurdles when entering the U.S. Here we take a quick “deep dive” into the water industry. While the information below is specifically geared towards those in the water sector, any industry that relies on water in its production process can also benefit. When considering entry into the U.S. market, it is imperative to remember how vast the U.S. is. While the water in most areas of another [...]
How is climate change impacting water quality in the Great Lakes?
Photo Credit: Keith Dunlap (GMG) From CBC News, November 19, 2021: A Windsor-based engineer said climate change is taking a toll on the health of the Great Lakes and this could in turn have an impact on the quality of drinking water for millions of people. Saad Jasim, who is also president of the International Ozone Association, said the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes is quite visible in the form of harmful algal blooms. According to Jasim around 50 [...]