
‘We’re actually leaving a geologic record of human activity’: Ont. lake marks new chapter in Earth’s history
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Desperation fuels human smuggling at St. Lawrence River
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‘This has to stop’: OPP officer murdered in line of duty
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‘We’re actually leaving a geologic record of human activity’: Ont. lake marks new chapter in Earth’s history
Description
July 11, 2023
Small and nestled in a spot about an hour's drive west of Toronto, Crawford Lake has been selected by a panel of scientists to represent a new chapter in Earth's history: the Anthropocene epoch. Jeff Semple explains what the small body of water reveals about how much humans have profoundly altered the planet, and why it matters.
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‘We’re actually leaving a geologic record of human activity’: Ont. lake marks new chapter in Earth’s history03:47 | July 11, 2023
-
Fugitive kangaroo in Ontario finally caught, officer punched during capture01:58 | December 4, 2023
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Ontario health review links Sarnia-area air pollution to increased cancer risk02:39 | November 30, 2023
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‘Canadians deserve to know’: Conservative MPs demand battery plant contract details01:54 | November 27, 2023
-
‘We weren’t believed’: ‘Attila’ documentary explores mental health, addiction04:29 | October 9, 2023
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‘Very proud’ Ontario First Nation watches Wab Kinew’s rise in Manitoba politics02:24 | October 3, 2023
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Guests trapped upside down on ride at Canada’s Wonderland01:30 | September 25, 2023
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Heat warnings in effect across Ontario, Quebec02:08 | September 5, 2023
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Ontario’s housing minister resigns over Greenbelt deal02:10 | September 4, 2023
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‘Get the shovels on the ground’: Ontario Premier Ford doubles down on Greenbelt plans01:57 | August 31, 2023
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Ontario to ban ads for online gambling featuring pro-athletes, celebrities02:10 | August 29, 2023
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Ontario proposes child welfare system changes02:58 | July 18, 2023
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‘Everything started to shake’: Aftermath of tornado on Ottawa’s Barrhaven community02:28 | July 13, 2023
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‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public places02:44 | July 10, 2023
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Feds, Ontario agree to $15B for Stellantis-LG electric vehicle battery plant02:07 | July 6, 2023
-
‘Real threat for Canada’: Public urged to take precautions over extreme heat02:02 | July 6, 2023
-
Police believe University of Waterloo stabbing suspect motivated by hate02:24 | June 29, 2023
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‘World’s biggest scavenger hunt’: Search for owner of unclaimed $70 million Ontario lottery ticket01:44 | June 28, 2023
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‘Unsafe to be outdoors’: Wildfire smoke sparks air quality alerts for millions in Canada, U.S.04:31 | June 28, 2023
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‘They’re all family’: RCAF members grieving after deadly Chinook helicopter crash01:51 | June 21, 2023
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2 RCAF members feared dead after Chinook helicopter crash in Ontario02:53 | June 20, 2023
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Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray becomes 9th Canadian to win NBA title02:00 | June 13, 2023
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‘Can’t get fresh air’: Millions at risk as wildfire smoke blankets Eastern Canada02:16 | June 7, 2023
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Global National: June 222:11 | June 2, 2023
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‘Hearing shouldn’t be for the privileged’: Ontario family fights for cochlear implant coverage02:10 | May 23, 2023
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‘Eric was everything’: Fallen Ontario police sergeant laid to rest02:01 | May 18, 2023
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Desperation fuels human smuggling at St. Lawrence River03:33 | May 18, 2023
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Stellantis halts construction of Ontario electric vehicle battery plant02:08 | May 15, 2023
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‘This has to stop’: OPP officer murdered in line of duty03:12 | May 11, 2023
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Ontario ombudsman report exposes failures in Indigenous youth care02:46 | April 13, 2023
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Ontario MP Han Dong stepping down from Liberal Caucus04:01 | March 23, 2023
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‘We’re actually leaving a geologic record of human activity’: Ont. lake marks new chapter in Earth’s history03:47 | July 11, 2023
-
Fugitive kangaroo in Ontario finally caught, officer punched during capture01:58 | December 4, 2023
-
Ontario health review links Sarnia-area air pollution to increased cancer risk02:39 | November 30, 2023
-
‘Canadians deserve to know’: Conservative MPs demand battery plant contract details01:54 | November 27, 2023
-
‘We weren’t believed’: ‘Attila’ documentary explores mental health, addiction04:29 | October 9, 2023
-
‘Very proud’ Ontario First Nation watches Wab Kinew’s rise in Manitoba politics02:24 | October 3, 2023
-
Guests trapped upside down on ride at Canada’s Wonderland01:30 | September 25, 2023
-
Heat warnings in effect across Ontario, Quebec02:08 | September 5, 2023
-
Ontario’s housing minister resigns over Greenbelt deal02:10 | September 4, 2023
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‘Get the shovels on the ground’: Ontario Premier Ford doubles down on Greenbelt plans01:57 | August 31, 2023
-
Ontario to ban ads for online gambling featuring pro-athletes, celebrities02:10 | August 29, 2023
-
Ontario proposes child welfare system changes02:58 | July 18, 2023
-
‘Everything started to shake’: Aftermath of tornado on Ottawa’s Barrhaven community02:28 | July 13, 2023
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‘Fictional Gotham City’: Concerns about Toronto’s spate of violence in public places02:44 | July 10, 2023
-
Feds, Ontario agree to $15B for Stellantis-LG electric vehicle battery plant02:07 | July 6, 2023
-
‘Real threat for Canada’: Public urged to take precautions over extreme heat02:02 | July 6, 2023
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Police believe University of Waterloo stabbing suspect motivated by hate02:24 | June 29, 2023
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‘World’s biggest scavenger hunt’: Search for owner of unclaimed $70 million Ontario lottery ticket01:44 | June 28, 2023
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‘Unsafe to be outdoors’: Wildfire smoke sparks air quality alerts for millions in Canada, U.S.04:31 | June 28, 2023
-
‘They’re all family’: RCAF members grieving after deadly Chinook helicopter crash01:51 | June 21, 2023
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2 RCAF members feared dead after Chinook helicopter crash in Ontario02:53 | June 20, 2023
-
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray becomes 9th Canadian to win NBA title02:00 | June 13, 2023
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‘Can’t get fresh air’: Millions at risk as wildfire smoke blankets Eastern Canada02:16 | June 7, 2023
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Global National: June 222:11 | June 2, 2023
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‘Hearing shouldn’t be for the privileged’: Ontario family fights for cochlear implant coverage02:10 | May 23, 2023
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‘Eric was everything’: Fallen Ontario police sergeant laid to rest02:01 | May 18, 2023
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Desperation fuels human smuggling at St. Lawrence River03:33 | May 18, 2023
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Stellantis halts construction of Ontario electric vehicle battery plant02:08 | May 15, 2023
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‘This has to stop’: OPP officer murdered in line of duty03:12 | May 11, 2023
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Ontario ombudsman report exposes failures in Indigenous youth care02:46 | April 13, 2023
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Ontario MP Han Dong stepping down from Liberal Caucus04:01 | March 23, 2023
‘We’re actually leaving a geologic record of human activity’: Ont. lake marks new chapter in Earth’s history
Description
July 11, 2023
Small and nestled in a spot about an hour's drive west of Toronto, Crawford Lake has been selected by a panel of scientists to represent a new chapter in Earth's history: the Anthropocene epoch. Jeff Semple explains what the small body of water reveals about how much humans have profoundly altered the planet, and why it matters.
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