Danish stonemason's eco-friendly gravestones challenge tradition
A Danish stonemason is changing the way cemeteries and funerals contribute to CO2 emissions by designing an eco-friendly gravestone.
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- Associated Press
Cruise ship sails into New York City port with 44-foot dead whale across its bow
A cruise ship sailed into a New York City port with a 44-foot (13-meter) dead whale across its bow, marine authorities said. The whale, identified as an endangered sei whale, was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn on Saturday, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries spokesperson Andrea Gomez said. A spokesperson for MSC Cruises said the whale was on the MSC Meraviglia, which docked at Brooklyn before sailing to ports in New England and Canada.
The IndependentBear dragged away car crash victim’s body
Car hit barriers and plunged into woods next to highway in Massachusetts
- CBC
Dead fish found floating in High Park pond, city investigating
The city says it has begun to investigate the water in a High Park pond after scores of dead fish were found floating in its waters.In a statement on Monday, city spokesperson Nitish Bissonauth said the dead fish were Bluegill, a water-warm fish native to Ontario, and died in Grenadier Pond in mid-April. High Park is located in Toronto's west end, between Bloor Street West and The Queensway. It's bordered by Parkside Drive on its eastern side."We are currently working alongside the Toronto and R
- Raleigh News and Observer
Newborn red wolves bring hope to species with only 20 in the wild. See them cuddle
The births follow a “tragic loss” of a breeding male in 2023, North Carolina wildlife experts said.
- CNN
Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
The number of vacant houses in Japan has surged to a record high of nine million – more than enough for each person in New York City – as the east Asian country continues to struggle with its ever-declining population.
- KameraOne
Unlikely peacemaker: Brave dog steps in to break up fight between lion and tiger
On March 14, in Jiangsu, China, a courageous dog stepped in to stop a fight between a lion and a tiger. The pooch attempts to hold back the tiger as the lion continues to provoke the big cat before the tiger eventually calms down.
- Miami Herald
‘Golden’-tailed creature — pregnant with 2 eggs — discovered as new species. See it
The “colorful” animal was found lurking on a rock formation in Thailand.
- CBC
'Multi-million dollar rain' revives soil in southern Saskatchewan ahead of farm season
After several consecutive years of drought in Saskatchewan, the first heavy rainfall of the year has given life to farmers' soil in southern parts of the province.Ian McCreary's fields near Bladworth, Sask., about 90 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, have been dry for at least the past three years. He has about 1,300 acres of land — about 900 being cropland and the remainder being for hay, pasture and wetlands.In 2021, some sections of the Prairies experienced the worst drought in 50 years. McC
- The Weather Network - Video
Nocturnal storm threat could turn severe in parts of southern Ontario
Severe potential threat of thunderstorms with 2 rounds coming in less than 24 hours. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- The Canadian Press
Feds defend carbon capture technology as Alberta project gets cancelled over cost
OTTAWA — Canada's energy minister is defending carbon capture and storage technology as both effective and affordable, after an Alberta power company walked away from a planned project and a study found that another project got public subsidies to cover more than three-quarters of its costs. "Carbon capture and sequestration technologies are getting better and, over time, they actually get less expensive just like every other technology that goes through the cycle," Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesd
- CBC
Edmonton climate committee says blue hydrogen not a solution for city emissions goals
A group of experts that advises city council on Edmonton's climate change plans is raising concerns about turning to hydrogen to reduce the city's carbon emissions.The co-chairs of Edmonton's energy transition climate resilience committee say hydrogen is increasingly being presented as a path to meeting the city's emissions reduction targets. But when it comes to hydrogen produced from natural gas, they told council members in a recent letter that they don't see evidence it will help Edmonton de
- The Weather Network
Race to grab Canada's first 30 C this year heats up: Who will win?
It will be a close call this weekend, but one part of Canada has a commanding lead in the race to grab the country's first 30-degree reading in 2024
- The Weather Network
Nocturnal storms could reach severe criteria in parts of Ontario south
Thunderstorms are expected to rumble their way into parts of southern through Tuesday night, with a chance some could become severe, so make sure you stay alert and be weather-aware
- Business Insider
Tesla's easy ride in China may be coming to an end
Tesla is facing new hurdles in China after years of favorable treatment in the region.
- PA Media: Science
AI can ‘transform understanding of biodiversity threats and support action’
UK researchers said they are working with partners across the world to trial monitoring equipment in some of the most biodiverse places.
- Euronews
‘False promises and phantom emissions’: How was Shell able to double its carbon credits in Canada?
Canadian taxpayers covered 93 per cent of the costs of the Quest carbon capture project, a Greenpeace report reveals.
- Miami Herald
Sperm whale speech — with ‘alphabet’ — is decoded. What other animals can AI translate?
It’s like Google Translate for animal languages.
- BBC
Neighbour's rats lead to £500 payment to landlord
Officers first visited in April 2022 after the landlord complained of rats in her own garden.
- Associated Press
More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources — ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane — according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London. For the first time, 30% of electricity produced worldwide was from clean energy sources as the number of solar and wind farms continued to grow fast. Of the types of clean energy generated last year, hydroelectric dams produced the most.