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Mexico waiting on US proof that GM corn safe for its people, deputy ag minister saysEnvironmental | 626 hits | 6:05 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Lead from gasoline blunted the IQ of about half the U.S. population, study saysEnvironmental | 731 hits | 4:36 PM on Wednesday | posted by Scape
Rare gray whale, extinct in the Atlantic for 200 years, spotted near NantucketEnvironmental | 791 hits | 5:55 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
The whale was spotted 30 miles south of Nantucket on March 1, seen diving and resurfacing, appearing to feed. Scientists say climate change may be why the species has reappeared. 19 eagles dead after spill at Prince Rupert, B.C., landfillEnvironmental | 796 hits | 7:13 PM on Saturday | posted by DrCaleb
The City of Prince Rupert says its staff recently encountered 19 dead eagles at the local landfill after a "deleterious substance" was dumped by a third party. Mexico City could be months away from running out of waterEnvironmental | 656 hits | 5:52 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Canada secures surrender of all offshore Pacific coast oil and gas permitsEnvironmental | 789 hits | 1:38 AM on Thursday | posted by Scape
Half of migratory species face extinction due to human activitiesEnvironmental | 1015 hits | 7:35 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Since the 1970s, global biodiversity has plummeted by 70 percent. Suncor fined $10.5-million by Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentEnvironmental | 754 hits | 7:12 PM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Saving the Panama Canal Will Take Years and Cost Billions, If It’s Even PossibleEnvironmental | 810 hits | 9:05 AM on Saturday | posted by DrCaleb
(Bloomberg) -- The vestiges of an ancient forest tell the story of just how bad things are at the drought-stricken Panama Canal.Most Read from Bloomberg Harvard’s President Quits After Plagiarism, Antisemitism FurorIran Sends Warship to Red Sea After US Canadian tar sands pollution is up to 6,300% higher than reported, study finds | Tar sandsEnvironmental | 663 hits | 9:57 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Tesla extends lead in Norway sales, EVs take 82% market shareEnvironmental | 980 hits | 6:22 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
OSLO, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Tesla (TSLA.O) topped Norway's car sales for a third straight year in 2023, extending its lead over rivals despite an ongoing conflict between the U.S. electric vehicle maker and the Nordic region's powerful labour unions. Men accused of killing 3,600 birds including eaglesEnvironmental | 1026 hits | 6:44 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
US prosecutors say the pair sold birds that they shot on a reservation in Montana. COP28 reaches groundbreaking climate deal in Dubai calling for 'transitioning away from fossil fuels'Environmental | 958 hits | 6:37 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
After negotiators worked through the night, a new deal has been reached at COP28 which could sign the world's desire to move away from fossil fuels over the next few decades in an effort to address climate change. COP28 clashes over fossil fuel phase-out after OPEC pushbackEnvironmental | 959 hits | 6:34 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Countries clashed on Saturday over a possible agreement to phase-out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit in Dubai, jeopardising attempts to deliver a first-ever commitment to eventually end the use of oil and gas in 30 years of global warming talks. Saskatchewan has 5 active fur farms. Critics say they should be bannedEnvironmental | 962 hits | 7:33 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Critics say Saskatchewan and Canada should ban fur farming for public health reasons and to prevent cruelty, but a pro-fur advocate says the industry is a proud Canadian tradition and an important part of the country's economy. Toxic air killed more than 500,000 people in EU in 2021, data showsEnvironmental | 983 hits | 6:11 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
European Environment Agency says half of deaths could have been avoided by cutting pollution to recommended limits Global decline in male fertility linked to common pesticidesEnvironmental | 956 hits | 5:53 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
A prolonged decline in male fertility in the form of sperm concentrations appears to be connected to the use of pesticides, according to a study published Wednesday. Countries meet in Kenya to thrash out global plastic pollution treatyEnvironmental | 988 hits | 6:34 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Delegates in Nairobi for talks in what experts say could be most important multilateral treaty since Paris accordIceland declares state of emergency over volcanic eruption threat | Iceland | The Guardian
Environmental | 827 hits | 3:35 PM on Friday | posted by Scape
Reeling under toxic air, India's capital shuts schools
Reeling under hazardous air quality levels, India's capital New Delhi shut down all schools for an extended period on Wednesday, the latest in a series of measures to protect residents from growing air pollution.
Environmental | 1012 hits | 6:56 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Reeling under hazardous air quality levels, India's capital New Delhi shut down all schools for an extended period on Wednesday, the latest in a series of measures to protect residents from growing air pollution. EPA to push ban of toxic chemical found in US drinking waterEnvironmental | 891 hits | 5:47 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
The EPA had strong limits on its use until the Trump administration reversed them; now the agency wants to ban it Ottawa rejects $4.2B windfall profits tax on fossil fuelEnvironmental | 909 hits | 5:53 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
A report released Thursday says a windfall profits tax on fossil fuel giants could generate up to $4.2 billion in revenue over five years. North Atlantic right whale population has steadied, scientists sayEnvironmental | 944 hits | 4:42 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appears to have levelled off after a decade of steep decline, according to updated data released Monday by Canadian and American scientists. 21 species removed from endangered list due to extinction, U.S. wildlife officials sayEnvironmental | 747 hits | 6:04 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Judge questions delay in protection for endangered B.C. owlEnvironmental | 903 hits | 6:39 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
A Federal Court judge says he's “wrestling” with why the minister responsible for protecting the northern spotted owl waited eight months to recommend an emergency protection order to cabinet with only one wild-born bird remaining. Canada promised to stop exporting unwanted plastic waste, but it’s still piling upEnvironmental | 965 hits | 7:39 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Reporters Allegra Mendelson and Rachel Moon documented the trash problem, sharing their observations and images with The Canadian Press EU to crack down further on microplastics after glitter banEnvironmental | 961 hits | 6:05 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
The European Commission aims to cut plastic pellet pollution by 74% by the end of the decade Human conversation scares African wildlife more than lions, new study finds | CBC RadioEnvironmental | 980 hits | 5:09 PM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Fear of the human ‘super-predator’ is greater than that of lions for animals including zebras, elephants, leopards, hyenas, giraffes and many others across the African savannah, according to a new study.Biden administration waives laws to allow border wall construction in Texas
The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Biden administration leveraged sweeping executive power to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas. The waived laws will allow the construction of up to 20 miles of border barriers.
Environmental | 937 hits | 6:26 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Biden administration leveraged sweeping executive power to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas. The waived laws will allow the construction of up to 20 miles of border barriers. 150 Sable Island wild horses died last winter, Parks Canada reportsEnvironmental | 910 hits | 5:53 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Sable Island ecologist Dan Kehler says the horses are most vulnerable in late winter when their energy reserves are low and grass is scarcer. Every fish in B.C.'s Emerald Lake may have to be killed after signs of rare parasite detectedEnvironmental | 2217 hits | 7:05 PM on Saturday | posted by DrCaleb
Parks Canada says it is investigating a suspected case of whirling disease in Emerald Lake, in B.C.'s Yoho National Park. Indigenous people in Brazil shed tears of joy as the Supreme Court enshrines their land rights
Environmental | 1288 hits | 3:05 PM on Friday | posted by Scape
B.C. ends wildfire-related state of emergency, but warns that fire season is not overEnvironmental | 860 hits | 6:12 PM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
B.C. has ended a provincial state of emergency over wildfires. Firefighting efforts and cooler temperatures have helped many evacuees return to their homes in recent days, according to Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma. Massive fire breaks out, explosions heard at recycling facility in Saint John, N.B.Environmental | 952 hits | 6:46 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Crews are battling a large fire that broke out at the American Iron and Metal recycling facility early Thursday morning. Port Saint John has activated its emergency response plan. Experts sound the alarm on dangerously hot temperatures inside Toronto apartmentsEnvironmental | 887 hits | 6:35 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
CBC News installed temperature and humidity sensors in 10 Toronto homes this summer. Eight of them had readings of 26 C or higher — the highest indoor temperature that is still considered safe — the majority of the time. B.C. government hasn't fulfilled promise to revise forestry practices, conservationists sayEnvironmental | 921 hits | 6:58 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
While the government says it is making good on its promise to overhaul forestry management, critics say the deadline has passed — and not enough has been done. Winnipeg: plan to clean up demolition sites not feasibleEnvironmental | 1025 hits | 6:31 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
A new report says that a plan to bill Winnipeg property owners for cleanup costs following a fire may not be feasible.U.S. to cancel Alaska oil, gas leases issued under Trump
The U.S. Interior Department said it would cancel oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that were bought by an Alaska state development agency in the final days of former President Donald Trump’s administration
Environmental | 902 hits | 11:08 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
The U.S. Interior Department said it would cancel oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that were bought by an Alaska state development agency in the final days of former President Donald Trump’s administration On emotional bus tours, some wildfire evacuees return to West Kelowna, B.C., to see what's left of their homesEnvironmental | 855 hits | 6:20 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
The Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre has been taking homeowners on the bus trips since last week, allowing residents to see the ruin of their homes first-hand. ‘Alarming’ scale of marine sand dredging laid bare by new data platformEnvironmental | 1018 hits | 6:07 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
UN-developed Marine Sand Watch estimates 6bn tonnes dug up a year, well beyond rate at which it is replenishedFukushima: China's anger at Japan is fuelled by disinformation
Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud.
Environmental | 880 hits | 9:05 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Scientists have backed Japan's treated waste water release, but Beijing's protest remains loud. BC Ferries suspects vessel hit humpback whaleEnvironmental | 930 hits | 6:18 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
For the second time this summer, BC Ferries believes one of its vessels made contact with a whale and has notified federal officials and local First Nations. EU fossil fuel burning for electricity fell to lowest on record in 2023, data showsEnvironmental | 890 hits | 5:49 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Drop in first half of year driven by fall in demand and some growth in clean power, study saysWildfire in northeastern Greece is the biggest the EU has ever recorded
A wildfire still raging in northeastern Greece after 11 days is the biggest the European Union has ever recorded and has so far claimed 20 lives with no sign of the blaze abating
Environmental | 952 hits | 6:31 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A wildfire still raging in northeastern Greece after 11 days is the biggest the European Union has ever recorded and has so far claimed 20 lives with no sign of the blaze abating Diesel tuner in Idaho fined $1 million by the EPA for selling emissions defeat devicesEnvironmental | 921 hits | 6:33 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
An Idaho diesel tuner was recently fined $1 million for selling emission defeat devices, which bypass critical federal regulations on how the powertrains perform. Meet the deceptively pretty creeping bellflower, and the gardeners on a mission to kill itEnvironmental | 876 hits | 6:17 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Since most provinces don’t list the creeping bellflower as an officially regulated invasive species, many gardeners take a more grassroots approach to eradicationJapan releases wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant into Pacific Ocean amid protests
Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a polarizing move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan.
Environmental | 873 hits | 6:31 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a polarizing move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all seafood imports from Japan. Japan set to release water from Fukushima nuclear power plant into ocean later this weekEnvironmental | 864 hits | 9:21 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Japan said on Tuesday it will start releasing radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on Aug. 24, putting into motion a plan that has drawn strong criticism from China.Raging wildfire on Spanish island of Tenerife drives 26,000 from their homes
Thousands more people were evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday as a wildfire in the north remained out of control, though the flames have so far avoided major tourist areas.
Environmental | 860 hits | 7:28 PM on Saturday | posted by DrCaleb
Thousands more people were evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday as a wildfire in the north remained out of control, though the flames have so far avoided major tourist areas. B.C. declares state of emergency amid ‘worst wildfire season in our province’s history’ | Globalnews.caEnvironmental | 502 hits | 6:58 PM on Friday | posted by Scape
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