
Tag: Water


Meltwater is hydro-fracking Greenland’s ice sheet through millions of hairline cracks – destabilizing its internal structure
By Alun Hubbard, University of Tromsø Continue reading Meltwater is hydro-fracking Greenland’s ice sheet through millions of hairline cracks – destabilizing its internal structure

As climate change and overuse shrink Lake Powell, the emergent landscape is coming back to life – and posing new challenges

Fukushima to release contaminated water – an expert explains why this could be the best option

What’s Going On with the Greenland Ice Sheet?
By Alun Hubbard Continue reading What’s Going On with the Greenland Ice Sheet?

Antarctica’s riskiest glacier is under assault from below and losing its grip

Hydropower’s future is clouded by droughts, floods and climate change – it’s also essential to the US electric grid
By Caitlin Grady and Lauren Dennis Continue reading Hydropower’s future is clouded by droughts, floods and climate change – it’s also essential to the US electric grid
Taliban Seize Herat and Assault Nearby Dam
By Elizabeth B. Hessami and Asef Ghafoory Continue reading Taliban Seize Herat and Assault Nearby Dam

Yellowstone is losing its snow as the climate warms, and that means widespread problems for water and wildlife
By Bryan Shuman, University of Wyoming Continue reading Yellowstone is losing its snow as the climate warms, and that means widespread problems for water and wildlife

Two-thirds of Earth’s land is on pace to lose water as the climate warms
By Yadu Pokhrel, Michigan State University Continue reading Two-thirds of Earth’s land is on pace to lose water as the climate warms