2018 a tough year for endangered spiny softshell turtles, says UTRCA
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority says a troubling 2018 means they will only release about half as many hatchlings this year. Continue reading
Climate Change
Donald Trump set to relax rules on Obama-era coal emissions standards
The Trump administration is set to roll back the centrepiece of former President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, the Clean Power Plan that restricts greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. Continue reading
Australia abandons pledge to limit greenhouse gas emissions
Australia’s prime minister on Monday abandoned plans to legislate to limit greenhouse gas emissions to head off a revolt by conservative lawmakers. Continue reading
Trump administration declares that conserving oil is no longer an economic imperative
Trump has embraced the notion of “energy dominance” as a national goal, and called for easing what he calls burdensome regulation of oil, gas and coal, including repealing the Obama Clean Power Plan. Continue reading
Calgary, Jasper, Banff recording highest temperature increases in Alberta: study
A researcher from the University of Calgary says temperatures are on the rise across Alberta but Calgary, along with Banff and Jasper national parks, are really feeling the heat. Continue reading
Rising sea levels could knock out the internet within 15 years — here’s how
Thousands of miles of internet cables zigzagging under coastal cities in the United States could be completely submerged underwater within the next 15 years, a team of researchers found. Continue reading
The northern black widow spider has moved into Quebec — but don’t panic
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
It is dark with three red spots on the top of the abdomen and two red triangular shaped dots on its belly. Continue reading
Earth at risk of entering irreversible ‘hothouse’ state
The world is at risk of entering ‘hothouse’ conditions that would render some equatorial regions uninhabitable, even if emission reduction targets are met, scientists say in a new study. Continue reading
Forest fires like ones in Ontario can take long-term environmental toll, experts say
Severe forest fires like Parry Sound 33, which has been burning in northeastern Ontario since July 18, can potentially burn off all the vegetation and organic soil in an area, leaving only ashes and rocks, one expert said. Continue reading
Spain, Portugal brace for record high temperatures amid scorching European heatwave
Temperatures in Spain and Portugal soared to near record highs on Friday as part of Europe’s heatwave and governments put emergency services on alert for forest fires. Continue reading
