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Overfishing dramatically depleting ocean stocksEnvironmental | 207772 hits | 11:59 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Food fish stocks have declined at an alarming rate in the world's northern oceans and now the southern oceans are experiencing similar effects of overfishing, a B.C. study has concluded. Electric cars could boost CO2 emissions in some provincesEnvironmental | 208024 hits | 11:37 AM on Tuesday | posted by Regina
Trying to go green by replacing your gas guzzler with an electric car? In some provinces, that may actually be worse for the environment, a University of Toronto researcher says. Concerns over pollutants after former Navy ship topples in N.S. harbourEnvironmental | 206757 hits | 7:36 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Residents in Bridgewater, N.S. are growing increasingly concerned after a former Royal Canadian Navy ship docked in the town's harbour tilted over due to heavy ice and snow. Kitchener closes Stauffer Drive for salamander safetyEnvironmental | 206751 hits | 4:11 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
The City of Kitchener has closed part of Stauffer Drive so that a colony of endangered Jefferson salamanders can cross safely from one side of the street to the other.Supertide swallows Mont Saint-Michel's causeway in France
A supertide turned France's famed Mont Saint-Michel back into a true island and then retreated out of sight, delighting thousands of visitors who came to see the rare phenomenon.
Environmental | 206674 hits | 1:14 PM on Saturday | posted by Regina
A supertide turned France's famed Mont Saint-Michel back into a true island and then retreated out of sight, delighting thousands of visitors who came to see the rare phenomenon. Kronos chemical leak puts white cloud over Varennes, Que.Environmental | 206644 hits | 9:00 AM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Authorities in Varennes, Que., are asking some residents to stay inside after a titanium tetrachloride leak at the Kronos chemical-producing plant. Fossil-fuel-free future plan pitched by Canadian scientistsEnvironmental | 206862 hits | 11:29 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
A report by more than 60 Canadian scientists points to a realistic, clean, sustainable future for our country, one that won't destroy the economy, writes Bob McDonald. Mercury levels rising in endangered Arctic gulls: biologistEnvironmental | 206706 hits | 4:53 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
A biologist is suggesting rapidly rising rates of mercury contamination may be behind the dramatic population drop of an endangered Arctic gull. Are the Prairies getting quieter' Songbirds are declining in numberEnvironmental | 206640 hits | 4:35 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
When she's working in the field, U of S researcher Christy Morrissey says she is hearing fewer of the tiny chirps and trills of the songbirds she's studying. 'Warm blob' of water in Pacific Ocean could hurt salmonEnvironmental | 206600 hits | 3:35 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
A "warm blob" of water - which originated in the Gulf of Alaska - is moving south along the Pacific Coast, and scientists are warning it could hurt marine life in B.C. Scientists say Arctic sea ice just set a disturbing new recordEnvironmental | 206654 hits | 12:11 PM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Two weeks ago, we noted here that the Arctic was on the verge of a scary new record — an unprecedented “lowest winter maximum” for sea ice extent. What that would mean is that during the season of the year when there is the most ice covering the seas of tAmazon rainforest soaking up less carbon as trees die young: study
The Amazon rainforest's ability to soak up greenhouse gases from the air has fallen sharply, possibly because climate change and droughts mean more trees are dying, an international team of scientists said on Wednesday.
Environmental | 206733 hits | 12:36 AM on Thursday | posted by Hyack
The Amazon rainforest's ability to soak up greenhouse gases from the air has fallen sharply, possibly because climate change and droughts mean more trees are dying, an international team of scientists said on Wednesday. Warmer Pacific may be starving sea lions, seabirdsEnvironmental | 206671 hits | 5:49 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
Starving sea lion pups and seabirds up and down the U.S. West Coast this year may be part of a large-scale shift of the Pacific Ocean to warmer and less productive conditions, according to a new federal fisheries report. How market forces are winning the climate change battleEnvironmental | 206822 hits | 10:09 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
A new report shows greenhouse gas production has stalled while economic growth continues. Despite the stereotype of climate change instransigence by business, it is the power of capitalism that's coming to the rescue, Don Pittis writes. Pygmy sperm whale died in Halifax Harbour after eating plasticEnvironmental | 206588 hits | 6:53 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
A whale that washed up on McNabs Island in Halifax Harbour died because it had a belly full of plastic, scientists said this week. Thousands of migrating snow geese killed by avian cholera in U.S.Environmental | 206574 hits | 6:34 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Avian cholera is suspected in the deaths of at least 2,000 snow geese that fell dead from the sky in Idaho while migrating to nesting grounds on the northern coast of Alaska, wildlife managers said Monday.Britain's first 'Bio-Bus' running on human waste set to go into service
Britain’s first ever ‘Bio or Poo Bus’, running on human and household waste, will go into regular service later this month.
Environmental | 206692 hits | 2:56 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Britain’s first ever ‘Bio or Poo Bus’, running on human and household waste, will go into regular service later this month.Hundreds of starving sea lion pups found stranded on California beaches overwhelm rescue centres
Environmental | 206500 hits | 9:18 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Why my own Royal Society is wrong on climate change
Five years ago, I was one of 43 Fellows of the Royal Society who wrote to our then-president about its approach to climate change, by PROFESSOR MICHAEL KELLY, of Cambridge University.
Environmental | 206856 hits | 9:17 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Five years ago, I was one of 43 Fellows of the Royal Society who wrote to our then-president about its approach to climate change, by PROFESSOR MICHAEL KELLY, of Cambridge University.California has about one year of water left. Will you ration now'
Given the historic low temperatures and snowfalls that pummeled the eastern U.S. this winter, it might be easy to overlook how devastating California's winter was as well.
Environmental | 206638 hits | 12:52 PM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Given the historic low temperatures and snowfalls that pummeled the eastern U.S. this winter, it might be easy to overlook how devastating California's winter was as well. Oilsands tailings ponds to be limited by new rules, Alberta saysEnvironmental | 206617 hits | 12:35 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
New rules will curtail the size of tailings ponds and limit water use from the Athabasca River in Alberta's oilsands, says Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Kyle Fawcett. Bill to block B.C. oil tankers misguided says think-tankEnvironmental | 206601 hits | 12:33 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
A B.C. MP’s bill to block oil tanker traffic in a key fishing zone along the West Coast will open an unnecessary dispute with the U.S., according to a new report from an Ottawa think-tank. Woodfibre LNG worries Squamish First Nation amid Howe Sound revitalizationEnvironmental | 206576 hits | 12:31 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack
After years of heavy industry in Squamish, marine life is starting to return to Howe Sound, but the Squamish First Nation says it's concerned that trend could be reversed if the proposed Woodfibre LNG plant is approved. Climate change could pose new risks at northern airportsEnvironmental | 206664 hits | 6:32 AM on Friday | posted by Regina
Climate change could increase the risks of air travel in isolated communities in northern Ontario, according to new research being done at the University of Toronto. Arctic Sea Ice Dwindles toward Record Winter LowEnvironmental | 206613 hits | 7:25 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
While balmy hints of spring melt piles of snow in the eastern U.S., the impending end of winter marks peak season for Arctic sea ice. But this year, that winter maximum area is currently on track to hit a record low since satellite records began in 1979 Pipelines vs. trains: Which is better for moving oil'Environmental | 206724 hits | 9:51 AM on Tuesday | posted by Regina
Four oil-train derailments in one month — all with rail cars that exceed standards travelling at moderate speed. It raises the question: Is the risk of transporting so much oil by rail too high? Bison to be reintroduced to Banff National ParkEnvironmental | 206697 hits | 6:47 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Bison will be reintroduced to Banff National Park over the next five years, the federal government announced Friday.Solar Impulse plane begins epic round-the-worldl flight
A record-breaking attempt to fly around the world in five months in a solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse-2, gets under way in Abu Dhabi.
Environmental | 206746 hits | 12:24 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A record-breaking attempt to fly around the world in five months in a solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse-2, gets under way in Abu Dhabi. Train carrying crude oil derails near Gogama, Ont.Environmental | 207050 hits | 10:16 AM on Saturday | posted by ShepherdsDog
Several cars have caught fire after a Canadian National Railway train carrying crude oil derailed in northern Ontario, prompting officials to advise nearby residents to stay indoors and avoid consuming water from local sources. Alberta plans huge energy lease sale on range used by caribouEnvironmental | 206927 hits | 7:26 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
The Alberta government is holding a huge new sale of energy leases more than 10 times the size of previous offerings on endangered caribou habitat.
Bidding is to close next Wednesday on 21,000 hectares in northwestern Alberta that are home to the RedroThe US's First Offshore Wind Farm Will Slash Local Power Prices by 40 Percent
America is finally getting its first offshore wind farm—by next fall, five floating turbines in Rhode Island will break open a new cleantech market in the United States.
Environmental | 206666 hits | 5:58 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
America is finally getting its first offshore wind farm—by next fall, five floating turbines in Rhode Island will break open a new cleantech market in the United States.Human waste piling up on Mount Everest: 'It is a health hazard'
Human waste left by climbers on Mount Everest has become a problem that is causing pollution and threatening to spread disease on the world's highest peak, the chief of Nepal's mountaineering association said Tuesday.
Environmental | 206915 hits | 3:20 PM on Tuesday | posted by Hyack
Human waste left by climbers on Mount Everest has become a problem that is causing pollution and threatening to spread disease on the world's highest peak, the chief of Nepal's mountaineering association said Tuesday. February as bitterly cold as it seemed in Quebec and OntarioEnvironmental | 206778 hits | 8:14 PM on Sunday | posted by Regina
Between Ontario and Quebec deep freezes, the Maritime snowpocalypse, and British Columbia's early spring, February was a month of extreme weather. Record cold leads to record ice for OntarioEnvironmental | 208033 hits | 8:36 PM on Saturday | posted by Regina
It's been a month for the history books with extreme temperatures across Ontario, which has led to record ice coverage on the Great Lakes and its tributaries. Deer scares Princeton family, stomps on pet dogsEnvironmental | 207881 hits | 7:30 AM on Friday | posted by Regina
A Princeton, B.C., family was scared when an aggressive deer charged at their daughter and stomped on its dogs. Third newborn orca spotted off Washington coastEnvironmental | 207681 hits | 2:27 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
U.S. scientists following endangered killer whales from a research vessel have spotted a newborn orca off the coast of Washington state. Bill raising nuclear, offshore liability limits to $1 billion reaches third reading in SenateEnvironmental | 206555 hits | 12:56 PM on Wednesday | posted by QBall
Rideau Canal record broken at 47 consecutive skating daysEnvironmental | 207908 hits | 11:41 AM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
Ottawa's Rideau Canal has been open to skaters for 47 consecutive days — the longest stretch in its 45-year history. Atikokan resident charged for feeding deerEnvironmental | 207778 hits | 11:35 AM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
A person in Atikokan is believed to be the first in the region charged for feeding deer.Solar farm sets 130 birds on FIRE mid-air during tests
Around 130 birds have been injured while entering an area of concentrated solar energy created by the 110-megawatt Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project near Tonopah, Nevada.
Environmental | 208092 hits | 12:58 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Around 130 birds have been injured while entering an area of concentrated solar energy created by the 110-megawatt Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project near Tonopah, Nevada. Neil Zeller photographs fireball streaking across night skyEnvironmental | 207541 hits | 8:26 AM on Tuesday | posted by Regina
A Calgary photographer has snapped some amazing shots of a fireball streaking through the sky.Humpback whale freed from fishing lines after 8-day struggle
A 45-tonne humpback whale tangled in heavy fishing line in Hawaiian waters for more than a week has been freed.
Environmental | 207553 hits | 8:41 PM on Sunday | posted by Regina
A 45-tonne humpback whale tangled in heavy fishing line in Hawaiian waters for more than a week has been freed. Bitter Siberian winds to blame for Canadian chillEnvironmental | 207651 hits | 8:43 AM on Saturday | posted by Hyack
Canadians have reason to blame Russia for the prolonged deep freeze that’s settled over central and eastern parts of the Great White North.U.N. climate panel chief accused of sexual harassment: police
Indian police are investigating claims that the one of world's top climate change officials, Rajendra K. Pachauri, chairman of the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel , sexually harassed a 29-year-old woman, police and lawyers said on Friday.
Environmental | 207705 hits | 12:40 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Indian police are investigating claims that the one of world's top climate change officials, Rajendra K. Pachauri, chairman of the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel , sexually harassed a 29-year-old woman, police and lawyers said on Friday. Shooting moose with paintball guns: a plan to target winter tick infestationEnvironmental | 206958 hits | 7:17 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
The owner of a B.C. wildlife shelter wants to use paintball guns to treat moose infested with ticks. Ocean waste hits home: Plastic-filled fish guts ruins Chilliwack man's catchEnvironmental | 206972 hits | 7:08 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
A Chilliwack fisherman thought the steelhead he hooked last week on the Vedder River would make a fine supper before he cut it open to find its body stuffed with garbage. Jordan Butt, 32, said he felt “disgusted” by what he found Feb. 13: Shards of blue, Global Ocean Acidity Revealed in New MapsEnvironmental | 206764 hits | 6:52 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
New satellite maps show the variation in ocean acidity across the globe, revealing a side effect of climate change that threatens marine life. Aquaculture rule changes raise pesticide concernsEnvironmental | 207214 hits | 8:52 PM on Wednesday | posted by Zipperfish
A broad-based coalition is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to halt proposed changes to federal aquaculture regulations, warning they could damage the environment and existing businesses. Lake Superior Binational Forum to close in MarchEnvironmental | 206754 hits | 1:19 PM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
The Lake Superior Binational Forum will shut down operations at the end of March, because of funding cuts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ‘Anti-petroleum’ movement a growing security threat to Canada, RCMP sayEnvironmental | 207098 hits | 9:11 AM on Wednesday | posted by Zipperfish
Documents obtained by Greenpeace raise environmentalists’ fears they’ll be targets of surveillance and dirty tricks under Bill C-51Back to Canada News
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