Study says Alaska's Juneau icefield is losing snow 4.6 times faster than it was in the 1980s
WASHINGTON (AP) — Study says Alaska's Juneau icefield is losing snow 4.6 times faster than it was in the 1980s.
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FTW OutdoorsHumpback whale’s spectacular breach is sadly revealing; photos
A humpback whale that had been thrilling boaters off Newport Beach, Ca., for several days breached for a prolonged period Sunday, revealing that the mammal is hardly free and thriving. The accompanying Instagram post by Mark Girarde
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Next shot of lake-effect snow squalls ready to hit Ontario with 20-50 cm totals
A deepening, low-pressure system in the East and Arctic air from the West will clash over Ontario, and bring another round of significant, lake-effect snow squalls. Some areas are in line for an additional 30-50 cm by Friday
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Great Lakes fish thought extinct for decades rediscovered – in an unexpected place
The Shortnose Cisco was thought wiped out by invasive species and overfishing decades ago from where it was known to live, in Lakes Michigan and Huron.
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Blizzard warnings are just the start, the cold comes to Ontario next
With meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal
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Trump Names Price For Avoiding All Environment Regulations: $1 Billion Or More
The president-elect offers his spin on permitting reform as Congress debates legislation.
- BBC
Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.
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'Weather bomb' set to unleash a mess of snow and rain in eastern Ontario, Quebec
Rain, snow, and winds set to strike eastern Ontario and Quebec, as a 'weather bomb' moves across the region. Brace for localized flooding and the risk for power outages
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Snow, heavy rain and ice threaten travel, outages across eastern Ontario, Quebec
Brace for localized flooding and the risk for power outages as a 'weather bomb' unleashes a messy wintry mix across parts of eastern Ontario and Quebec
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Partially treated wastewater is dumped into Quebec's waterways hundreds of times a year
Some of Quebec's water treatment plants are running beyond capacity on a regular basis, with one in Laval, Que., being the worst case according to a watchdog group. This gives the facilities no other choice than to release partially treated water into rivers. The process is allowed by the province.
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'As good as it gets' for holiday travel plans in southern Ontario this weekend
A lack of 'festive' weekend weather will certainly help with holiday plans and travel across southern Ontario, but we have to get through some potent snow squalls first
- USA TODAY
Aerial video shows Franklin Fire threatening Malibu neighborhoods
Aerial video shows a rapidly growing Franklin Fire encroach on Malibu coastline neighborhoods Tuesday. The fire has burned over 2,600 acres in less than 24 hours.
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Chinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site in Congo
OKAPI WILDLIFE RESERVE, Congo (AP) — Scattered along the banks of the Ituri River, buildings cram together, cranes transport dirt and debris scatters the soil. The patches of trees are a scant reminder that a forest once grew there.
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Festive Treats Get London Zoo Animals Into the Christmas Spirit
London Zookeepers reported that Christmas had “come early” for some of its residents, kicking off the season with festive treats and perfumed gifts for the animals in its care.The zoo shared adorable footage of its endangered Asiatic lion couple, Bhanu and Arya, and their nine-month-old cubs, Mali, Synali, and Shanti, enjoying the cubs’ first holiday season. The lions were gifted “golden presents perfumed with frankincense and myrrh fragrances.”“These scented gifts are novel offerings to encourage the lions to put their great sense of smell to the test, exploring the unfamiliar smell and the wrapped present boxes,” the zoo said in a press release.Other footage shows the zoo’s group of Black-capped squirrel monkeys diving into advent calendars, each filled with insects, nuts, and seeds “for an incredible breakfast to start the day.”“The boxes will offer the highly dexterous monkeys new challenging ways to search for their food, utilising their excellent foraging skills to open the cardboard advent presents,” the zoo said.The zoo was offering nighttime sleepovers at their lodges through December, which include “wintery treats and mulled wine, and nighttime tour of the Zoo, and special gifts for children on arrival.” Credit: ZSL London Zoo via Storyful
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Real Christmas tree? Avoid ones with these brown lumps
Always check your tree for unwanted guests.
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Flood-hit homeowners pray for rain to stay away
Muddy floodwater constantly flows into roams in Madeley leaving behind smelly sludge an debris.
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
SLO to remove toxic dry cleaning chemicals from groundwater basin. Here’s how
“It’s not very often that you get to produce a new water source for the city,” a city staffer said.
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Mild, but potent 'weather bomb' takes aim at Atlantic Canada
Brace for widespread heavy rain, ice, and windy conditions as a powerful 'weather bomb' takes aim at Atlantic Canada mid-week. There's even the potential for some record-setting warm December temperatures as milder air floods the region
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New approach to Rocky Mountain grizzlies sought ahead of the second Trump presidency
Environmental groups are asking the U.S. government to do more to protect Rocky Mountain grizzly bears before the next Trump administration decides the big bruins’ future. The groups petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday to take steps to connect the bears' separate populations. “Overwhelming scientific consensus agrees that a naturally connected metapopulation of grizzly bears will lead to improved genetic diversity and greater demographic resiliency of the species,” says the petition submitted by Earthjustice lawyers on behalf of 14 groups including the Sierra Club and Humane Society of the United States.
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What is Arla milk's Bovaer additive, and is it really harmful?
Arla Foods announced it would be introducing the additive to its cow feed last week, sparking backlash online. But is it actually dangerous?
- The Conversation
High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass timber’ buildings are sustainable
More architects are using wood construction for large buildings. A resource economist argues any increase in demand for wood will push commercial growers to better manage forests.