New research shows how river flows in the once-mighty Murrumbidgee have dwindled over time, leaving the floodplain high and dry. But the main culprit is not climate change and we can fix it.
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Freshwater jellyfish are growing in abundance in Canadian lakes and rivers. The reasons are complex but climate change is the primary culprit.
A lake or river is not an isolated entity but one of the most visible facets of a much larger, and more dynamic, watershed. The health of these entire systems should be an utmost priority.
Trees act like sponges because their roots help soil to absorb water, plus trunks are a natural barrier to floodwaters.
The invasive spiny water flea is spreading fast across Canada. Awareness is key to curtailing its growth.
Modern pharmaceuticals have revolutionised disease prevention and treatment. But eventually, the chemicals can end up in rivers, oceans and soils.
The hydropower dam is part of a huge effort to boost India’s homegrown energy. But it will radically disrupt the lives and livelihoods of indigenous communities in the flood plains downstream.
The Canada-U.S. Columbia River is relied upon by millions and governed by a treaty in desperate need of updating. Here is how a modern Columbia River Treaty could work.
Human interactions with fish can result in three kinds of interspecies encounters that strengthen people’s connections with wildlife and natural environments.
The fight against Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive aquatic plant in North American lakes, can be long and expensive, so must be carefully planned.
A new report challenges the notion that repairing our continent is a task too big and expensive to tackle.
A new study shows up to 90% of floating plastic rubbish is captured in estuaries and inner shorelines. Local community cleanups can make a real difference by stopping pollution at its source.
The energy transition requires the development of new infrastructure, which can have adverse effects on the environment and on certain communities.
Over millions of years, a stable climate helped create this biodiversity hotspot. Climate change now threatens it.
Researchers say eel tiles offer conservationists a new fish passage solution that could slow down the population decrease of the European eel.
Migratory fish populations are down 81% since 1970, says a new report.
Understanding how plastic pollution moves in rivers is key to effective cleanup strategies.
Why build pyramids in the desert? A centuries-old puzzle may be answered by the slow wandering of the Nile.
We’ll need to learn the lessons from this disaster.
Huge amounts of PFAS come from wastewater treatment plants, new study finds.
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Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Principal Research Scientist in Ecosystem Ecology, CSIRO
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Professor, Water and Landscape Dynamics, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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Honorary Fellow in Environmental Sciences, Swansea University
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Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW
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Professor, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University
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Beatrix Beisner is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Aquatic ecology; Groupe de recherche interuniversitaire en limnologie (GRIL), Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Professor Emeritus of Geography, Louisiana State University
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Professor of River Science and Climate Resilience, University of Salford
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Executive Director and Professor of Fisheries and River Management, Gulbali Institute (Agriculture, Water and Environment), Charles Sturt University, Charles Sturt University
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