The Conversation - Losing winter ice is changing the Great Lakes food web – here’s how light is shaping life underwater
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The Conversation - Losing winter ice is changing the Great Lakes food web – here’s how light is shaping life underwater

This article from The Conversation covered the changing dynamics of the Great Lakes food web due to the loss of winter ice, highlighting how light is shaping life underwater. The traditional focus on summer months by scientists has been challenged by emerging research revealing vibrant winter ecosystems under the ice.

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CBC News - Water in N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake is now so low, some houseboats won't float
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CBC News - Water in N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake is now so low, some houseboats won't float

In N.W.T.'s Great Slave Lake, water levels have plummeted to historic lows, leaving some houseboats stranded on dry land. Martin Rehak, a resident of Yellowknife Bay, observes this unprecedented phenomenon, noting that several houseboats, typically afloat, now rest on the lake's floor. The lake's water level is estimated to be a meter lower than usual, revealing vast stretches of exposed shoreline.

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The Guardian - Water is more valuable than oil’: the corporation cashing in on America’s drought
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The Guardian - Water is more valuable than oil’: the corporation cashing in on America’s drought

This article published by The Guardian highlights a battle over water rights unfolding in Cibola, Arizona amidst a worsening drought crisis. Greenstone Resource Partners LLC, a private company backed by global investors, orchestrated a landmark deal by purchasing agricultural land and selling its water rights to a suburban area 200 miles away.

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CTV - B.C. doesn't know where all its groundwater is going. Experts worry as drought looms
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CTV - B.C. doesn't know where all its groundwater is going. Experts worry as drought looms

This article published by Brenna Owen at CTV News highlights the growing concerns surrounding water management in British Columbia, particularly in the face of looming drought conditions and climate change impacts. Residents like Kat Hartwig, who grew up in the Columbia River Valley, have witnessed significant changes in water availability and ecosystems over the years.

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CBC - It could be a devastatingly dry summer in Alberta. So what can be done about it?
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CBC - It could be a devastatingly dry summer in Alberta. So what can be done about it?

This article published by CBC Calgary, highlights the pressing challenges that Alberta continues to faces regarding its water supply amidst rapid drought conditions. Former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed's longstanding advocacy for water conservation serves as a backdrop to the situation. His caution against exporting fresh water to the United States highlights the importance of preserving Alberta's water resources.

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CBC - Water is in short supply in southern Alberta. Is a massive expansion of irrigation possible?
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CBC - Water is in short supply in southern Alberta. Is a massive expansion of irrigation possible?

As Alberta's water crisis continues, this article published by Joel Dryden at the CBC sheds light on the challenges facing farmers as they manage and deal with diminishing water supplies. The recent announcement from the St. Mary River Irrigation District about a substantial cut in water allocation has triggered urgent discussions among agricultural stakeholders at a crowded annual general meeting.

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