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Environment
Archaeologists uncover ancient Moorish waterways to irrigate Granada 
Local residents wade into the shallow waters of Lake Nicaragua, the largest in Central America, with the volcanic island of Ometepe in the distance. Many are worried that the lake will be contaminated by the country's new $50 billion Chinese-backed Pacifi
Environment
China’s American canal could sacrifice Nicaragua’s great lake
People ride bicycles across the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, the city’s main canal.
Geo Quiz
Which American city could potentially adopt a canal system to combat rising tides?
Excavator at work, in Bas Obispo, Panama Canal (1886).
Business, Economics and Jobs
Panama: A historical perspective
Business, Economics and Jobs
After six years and billions of dollars, the Panama Canal expansion may grind to a halt
Business, Economics and Jobs
Venetians aren’t all smiles about the cruise ships that visit the city
Environment
Famous tree-lined French Canal du Midi in danger of losing all its trees
Chinese Plan for Inter-Oceanic Canal Across Nicaragua Echoes British Disaster of Long Ago
Geo Quiz
Swimming in Amsterdam’s Canals for a Good Cause
Arts, Culture & Media
Fungus Hits Trees Along France’s Canal du Midi
A Home for Jaguars
The Living on Earth Almanac
Global Politics
Busy waterway