Toronto residents urged to stay away from waterways amid heavy rainfall
Toronto residents are advised to avoid waterways after heavy rainfall raises safety concerns.
THE COMING OF TARTU ⟩ Plans for the use of the Pärnu-Peipsi waterways and the Emajõgi during the Swedish era
The article discusses the historical importance of waterways connecting Tartu to the Baltic Sea for commerce, which diminished by the 17th century but was attempted to be revitalized.
One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds
A study reveals that all sampled waterways in New South Wales, Australia, are contaminated with microplastics, with significant levels found in nearly one-fifth of them.
Experts warn road salt piles could harm waterways, drinking water
Experts are warning that melting road salt piles could significantly harm Ontario's waterways and drinking water as they release concentrated salt solutions into the environment.
A 3.9 million euro waterway development project starts in Southern Estonia
A project costing nearly 3.9 million euros will be initiated to develop a unified tourism and recreation network along the waterways of Southern Estonia, including Lake Võrtsjärv, the Emajõgi River, and Lake Peipsi.
Preventive measures protect the rivers, streams, and creeks of Piracicaba
Preventive monitoring efforts in Piracicaba are protecting local waterways from pollution and ensuring environmental health.
Navy conducts defence exercise to secure waterways
The Nigerian Navy conducted a harbour defense simulation training exercise in Calabar to enhance troops' readiness against potential harbor threats.
Hidrovias and Indigenous Rights: What is the Future of the Tapajós River?
The Brazilian federal government revoked a decree that aimed to privatize waterways in the Tapajós region, a move celebrated by local indigenous communities who had mobilized against it.
Cargill was invaded, and the government conceded
The Brazilian government has faced backlash from Indigenous groups over a decree that opens waterways to possible privatization, culminating in tensions and protests.
Three Powers: Indigenous people of Tapajós are the winners of the week; son of Lula is the loser
Indigenous peoples from the Tapajós region successfully pressured the Lula government to revoke a decree concerning waterways in the Amazon.
Launch of Mega Waterways Project on the Brahmaputra
The Indian government has launched a comprehensive project aimed at securing 20 national waterways in Northeast India, including the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers.
Lula yields to chaos and paralyzes infrastructure projects
President Lula's recent cancellation of a decree aimed at the feasibility studies for waterways in Brazil highlights the tension between political convenience and long-term strategic planning.
NIWA Lagos boss bags Nelson Mandela Award
Sarat Braimah, the Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, received the Nelson Mandela Pan-African Leadership Award for her contributions to national service and youth empowerment.
Indigenous people leave Cargill headquarters in Santarém (PA) after revocation of waterways decree; company claims there was vandalism
Indigenous protesters vacated the Cargill headquarters in Santarém, Brazil, following the revocation of a controversial waterways decree that they had been protesting against for over a month.
After 34 days of protest, Indigenous people vacate the port of Santarém
After 34 days of protests against a federal decree regarding Amazon waterways, Indigenous groups began vacating the Cargill port area in Santarém after the decree was revoked.
Frozen Neris in Vilnius - Very Dangerous: A Dog Fell into the Hole
A dog fell into a hole in the ice on the frozen Neris River in Vilnius, highlighting the dangers of thin ice as authorities warn against walking on frozen waterways.
Indigenous protesters block the operation of a grain waterways terminal in Santarém, in western Pará
Indigenous protesters have been blocking a grain terminal's operations in Santarém, Brazil, for over a month as part of their opposition to a government decree that has since been revoked.
Government considers concession of waterways in the Amazon topic closed
The Brazilian government has revoked a decree related to the concession of waterways in the Amazon, following strong protests from indigenous groups.
Under environmental and political pressure, Lula's government postpones waterway auctions until 2027
The Brazilian government has postponed most of its waterway concession auctions to 2027 amid rising political pressures and civil society mobilizations against the projects.
Boulos Targeted by Complaints from Ministries After Revocation of Decree on Waterways in the Amazon
Minister Guilherme Boulos is facing backlash from colleagues in the Lula administration following his role in revoking a presidential decree on a waterways concession program in the Amazon region.
Lula's government revokes decree on waterways in the Amazon after a month of protests by indigenous people
Indigenous protesters in Brazil celebrated the revocation of a controversial waterways decree as they have camped for over a month opposing the project.
After pressure from indigenous people, government retreats and revokes decree that provided for concessions of waterways in the Amazon
The Brazilian government has announced the revocation of a decree that allowed the privatization of three waterways in the Amazon following pressure from indigenous groups.
China amps up electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, leverage EV prowess
China is enhancing its electric shipping capabilities as part of a broader effort to decarbonise its waterways and leverage its expertise in electric vehicle technology.
Release of herpes virus into waterways to fight carp delayed
The planned release of a carp herpes virus to control invasive fish in Australia has been postponed until 2028 due to ongoing research.
Indigenous people from the Kayapó, Panará, and Munduruku ethnic groups join protest against river dredging project in PA
Indigenous representatives from the Kayapó and Panará ethnicities joined a protest blocking access to a Cargill port in Santarém, Pará, against a decree allowing private concessions of waterways without prior consent.
VIDEO: Stream contaminated by leachate from 'garbage maze' in the interior of MG
A 67-year-old man has been charged after authorities discovered a large illegal dump in Araxá, Brazil, contaminating local waterways.
This shocking illegal waste site has kept growing - despite an investigation
An illegal waste site near the M25 in the UK continues to expand despite an ongoing investigation by the Environment Agency, posing a threat to local waterways.
The otter returns to the Manzanares River after the floods, confirming the recovery of the affluence ecosystem
The return of the otter to the Manzanares River, celebrated by ecological groups, signals improving biodiversity in Madrid's urban waterways.
The repair debt of Finland's roads, railways and waterways increases by one hundred million euros
Finland's repair debt for roads, railways, and waterways rose by over one hundred million euros last year, totaling nearly 4.3 billion euros.
Civil Defense issues new 'extreme alert' for flood risks and river collapse in PA
Residents of the Metropolitan Region of Belém, Brazil, received a new 'extreme alert' from Civil Defense due to heavy rains, indicating risks of flooding and structural collapse of waterways.
Indigenous people release access to the airport in Santarém (PA) and maintain occupation at Cargill
Indigenous protesters in the Tapajós region of western Pará have cleared access to Santarém airport but continue to occupy Cargill's local headquarters to discuss the government's controversial decree affecting their land and waterways.
"Authorities Should Not Gender At All"
The Hamburg Waterways Authority is planning to terminate an employee who refuses to use gender-neutral language in official documents, prompting criticism of the authority's obsessive behavior from WELT columnist Kristina Schröder.
Are you also freezing? You are affected by a special weather phenomenon
The article discusses the extraordinary cold experienced in Copenhagen, leading to frozen waterways and a beautiful yet unusual winter landscape.
We Have a Plastic Spoon in Our Head. Microplastics Threaten Us More Than We Thought
Recent research has revealed that microplastics, previously known for polluting waterways, are now found to pose a serious health threat as they infiltrate human bodies, including the brain.
Whales Are in Danger in N.Y. Waterways: ‘Like Deer Crossing the Road’
The article discusses the threats faced by whales in New York waterways, comparing their peril to that of deer crossing roads.
Pérez Llorca calls for collaboration from all administrations so that 'no neighbor has to be afraid when it rains'
The President of the Valencian Community, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, urges the Spanish Government to undertake necessary works on ravines and waterways and to reduce VAT on home purchases to enhance safety and stability for residents during rainstorms.