The Douro River is one of Portugal’s best-known waterways. It flows through the region that produces the famous port wines, and attracts a growing number of tourists each year. That brings economic benefits, but also problems. “Passenger ships are becoming more popular as tourists discover the area,” said Filipe Martins from APDL, the
Asia, the world’s largest and most diverse continent, thrives on its intricate web of waterways, which serve as lifelines for its inhabitants, economies, and ecosystems. These rivers, lakes, and canals are far more than geographic entities—they form the backbone of ancient civilisations, support bustling modern cities, and sustain diverse ecological landscapes. From the
The intricate dance between waterways and geological phenomena has profoundly moulded the Earth’s exterior for eons. Rivers, lakes, and oceans, intertwined with the substrata of geology, do not merely etch the terrain; they sustain ecosystems, bolster civilisations, and furnish essential resources. This discourse delves into the dynamic interplay of waterways and geological processes,
In the medieval Belgian city of Bruges, the urban administration has been seeking a new home and decided to move into an old hospital rather than construct a building. Elsewhere in Bruges, famous for its picture-postcard setting amid winding canals and cobbled streets, work is underway to connect the historic centre with the
A newly published study is warning that there will be 53 trillion metric tons of plastic pollution in the world’s rivers, lakes, and oceans by 2030. The research, published in Science, found that humanity is on track to put 53 million megatons (the equivalent 53 trillion tons) into the world’s waterways, even if