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The Daily BeastTrump’s EPA Pick Flunks Basic Science Quiz at Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency struggled to answer straightforward questions about science. At his confirmation hearing on Thursday, former Rep. Lee Zeldin faced scrutiny of his limited environmental experience. For one senator, Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, this took the form of a science pop quiz—asking, in his words, “really basic no-tricks questions about climate change.” Whitehouse started off with a softball: “First, as a matter of law, is carbon dioxide a p
- CNN
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.
- CBC
Port of Argentia nervous about Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' energy policy
The Port of Argentia is North America’s first monopile marshalling port in support of the U.S. energy transition. (Danny Arsenault/CBC)The Port of Argentia is anxiously awaiting the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, to see whether or not his "drill, baby, drill" energy policy will become a reality. Trump is a supporter of the U.S. oil and gas industry. NPR reported late last year that the president-elect had adopted the campaign slogan "drill, baby, drill" to highlight his plans to i
- The Conversation
We built an AI model that analysed millions of images of retreating glaciers – what it found is alarming
Scientists have tracked decades of glacier retreat in the fast-warming Arctic islands of Svalbard.
- The Weather Network
Snow in Florida? Snowbirds face unusual cold, possible winter storm
A frigid airmass will push as far south as Florida into early next week
- CBC
Parts of Canada will be bitterly cold this weekend — but don't call it a polar vortex
A rush of Arctic air will plunge parts of North America into bitter cold this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and frigid temperatures to parts of Canada.Meteorologists say temperatures could plunge by as much as 30 C in parts of the country over the coming days — so if the temperature in your neighbourhood has typically been hovering around 5 C, it could plummet to a shocking –25 C."For many places this will be the coldest weekend of the season so far," said CBC climate specialist Dar
- The Hill
Opinion - Why the climate and sustainability economy will thrive in a Trump presidency
To maintain his electoral mandate, incoming President Trump will have to deliver the economic goods — but he will not be able to achieve any of these political objectives without continued investment in industries that have a positive impact on climate.
- CBC
Alberta First Nation voices 'grave concern' over Kevin O'Leary's proposed $70B AI data centre
An ambitious plan from celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary to build the "world's largest" AI data centre in northern Alberta is facing opposition from a First Nation in the region.In December, O'Leary Ventures announced plans to build Wonder Valley, a $70-billion data centre in the Municipal District of Greenview, near Grande Prairie.The project has been widely praised, including by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.Its location would put it on traditional territory of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. "
- Deadline
L.A. Wildfires: Firefighters Extend Containment Amid Calmer Weather; Additional Evacuation Orders Lifted; LA Mayor Appoints Rebuilding Czar – Update
UPDATED with latest: Cooler temperatures and calm winds enabled firefighters to expand containment on the Palisades and Eaton fires Friday, as some residents were being allowed to return to their homes. While most evacuation orders are expected to remain in place for at least another week, authorities siad evacuation orders were eased or lifted in …
- The Weather Network
Arctic air set to flood into Ontario, but with a blast of snowfall first
A potent cold front will open the door to frigid Arctic air, with some of the coldest conditions in years set to spread across Ontario
- CBC
Snow crab industry predicts 'real trouble' if Trump carries out tariff threat
As Canadian premiers work on a plan to deal with the tariffs threatened by incoming U.S. president Donald Trump, snow crab producers in New Brunswick worry about how tariffs would affect them.The U.S. market a huge one for snow crab fishermen and processors in the province, and tariffs could have a "very significant impact," said Gilles Theriault, head of the New Brunswick Crab Processors Association."We might be left as processors with a whole bunch of crabs on our hand, and then we would be in
- The Atlantic
L.A. Isn’t Ready for What’s Next
Sooner or later, a winter storm will hit, and deadly mudslides and debris flows that will likely follow.
- CNN
Scientists say they found oxygen where it shouldn’t be. Now, the hunt is on for more answers
A project is underway to investigate the production of “dark” oxygen further. Understanding the phenomenon better could help space scientists find life beyond Earth
- BBC
Jungle cats saved from death by wildlife park
Jungle cats Teddy and Binks were about to be put down before the Ark Wildlife Park stepped in.
- CBC
High winds down trees in Calgary and area
Strong winds with gusts surpassing 80 kilometres per hour downed trees in Calgary and the surrounding area late Thursday, and also knocked out power for thousands of Calgarians.Enmax told CBC News that crews worked through the night to restore electricity to approximately 10,000 customers across Calgary who were affected by outages.The power company said the outages began at approximately 10:30 p.m. and the majority of repairs were completed early Friday.According to Environment Canada, windy co
- The Weather Network
Significant winter storm aiming for Atlantic Canada, eastern Quebec
Prepare for deteriorating road conditions Sunday night into Monday
- USA TODAY
Scientists discover surprising animal ecosystem thriving under the seafloor
Previously, scientists thought only microbes and viruses could live beneath the seafloor crust where tectonic plates meet.
- The Canadian Press
Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
President-elect Donald Trump tasked a New Jersey congressman and vocal critic of offshore wind with writing an executive order he could issue to halt wind energy projects.
- USA TODAY
NASA satellite captures rare sight of 'sea smoke' at Antarctica's Pine Island glacier
A satellite hundreds of miles above Earth captured rare images of an atmospheric phenomenon that makes Antarctica glaciers appear to be smoking.
- PA Media: UK News
Warning over snakes slipping into northern Europe in imported flowers and plants
Researchers say improved standards are urgently needed to make the importing of plants more sustainable and less damaging.