Innovative Chileans use discarded hair to clean up coasts and waterways
Matter of Trust's project employs tube-like booms, made out of mesh and filled with hair, to attract and trap oil in lakes and streams.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Maine hunts for Army reservist suspected of killing 18 in Lewiston
Police on Thursday searched the woods, waterways and towns of Maine for Robert R. Card in connection with the mass shootings that killed 18 people the previous night.
Thu Oct 26 2023
It's About YOUth: Protecting our waterways
World Rivers Day falls on the fourth Sunday of September every year. Ameyra Hashim from Kelab Belia Prihatin Malaysia and Muhammad Aiman Akmal Shahhiran from UM Water Warriors share the importance of our river ecosystems and the need for driving positive change to sustainably preserve our waterways.
Fri Sep 29 2023
'Flying rivers' are atmospheric waterways that are crucial to the Amazon's survival
What is less well known is that flying rivers play a key role in ensuring the forest's thermoregulation.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Traffic in Suez Canal normal after ship breakdown dealt with- SCA
The Suez Canal is one of the world's busiest waterways and the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia.
Mon Jan 09 2023
India bans many single-use plastics to tackle waste
The country generates around four million tonnes of plastic waste per year, about a third of which is not recycled and ends up in waterways.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Residues from day-to-day drugs are polluting the world's rivers
The majority of these waterways are contaminated with drug residues that are discharged into wastewater and eventually into rivers.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Water music: London canal boat serves as floating concert hall
Music lovers in London can now enjoy classical performances with a difference - on a canal boat traversing the city's waterways.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways
The goldfish, which can grow to the size of a football, compete with native species for food and increase algae in lakes.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Hague court to rule in July on challenge to China's sea claims
An international court will rule next month on the validity of China's claims to a large swath of one of the world's busiest and most disputed waterways.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Indonesia has a dangerous fix for its trash problem
Indonesia is drowning in plastic trash. Bottles pollute its beaches, bags congest its waterways and instant-noodle cups overflow its garbage bins.
Mon Jun 06 2016
Dr Subramaniam wants bauxite mining scrapped if it threatens health
Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam today suggested that bauxite mining in Pahang be halted altogether if the activity continues to pollute waterways and water supply.
Thu Jan 07 2016
Man snatched in Australian croc attack: police
Police were combing waterways in Australia's Kakadu national park Sunday after a man was reportedly snatched from his boat by a crocodile.
Sun Jun 08 2014