Articles for tag: Amphibians, biodiversity, Climate Change, Water Canals, wildlife

Charming autumn view of a boat tour on the scenic canals of Bruges, Belgium.

Canals Are Killing Our Wildlife And the World Barely Notices

Jan Otte

Canals used for irrigation, transportation, and drinking water are becoming killing fields for animals all over the world. From Argentina’s dry plains to Mexico’s wetlands and Spain’s fields, animals are being drowned in these man-made waterways in alarming numbers. And even though the losses are astronomical, the problem continues to go largely unaddressed by policymakers ...