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Manitoba denies environmental licence to sand project over drinking water concerns

Manitoba denies environmental licence to sand project over drinking water concerns

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has nixed a contentious sand-extraction project that had been proposed by Sio Silica east of Winnipeg, citing concerns about drinking water.
Hot seawater killed most of cultivated coral in Florida Keys in setback for restoration effort

Hot seawater killed most of cultivated coral in Florida Keys in setback for restoration effort

Record hot seawater killed more than three-quarters of human-cultivated coral that scientists had placed in the Florida Keys in recent years in an effort to prop up a threatened species that’s highly vulnerable to climate change , researchers discove
Ottawa considers changes to clean-electricity rules after consultations

Ottawa considers changes to clean-electricity rules after consultations

Ottawa is considering alterations to its proposed clean-electricity regulations after consultations with industry, opening the door to more flexibility for individual power generators.
Ottawa promised Canadians two billion new trees, Quebec wants to cut some down

Ottawa promised Canadians two billion new trees, Quebec wants to cut some down

MONTREAL — The federal government committed to planting two billion trees across the country to restore natural habitats and fight climate change, and now Quebec wants to harvest some of them.
National Archives working to clean up red powder dumped on Constitution display by protesters

National Archives working to clean up red powder dumped on Constitution display by protesters

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservationists at the National Archives are still working to clean up the building's rotunda area after a pair of apparent environmental protesters on Wednesday dumped reddish powder on the display case housing the original U.S.
A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but 'super educational' spectacle

A fin whale decomposing on an Oregon beach creates a sad but 'super educational' spectacle

It's not yet known what killed an endangered fin whale, but people can marvel at the large marine mammal as it decomposes on an Oregon beach.
Sechelt council green lights $1.5M short-term loan for lift station project

Sechelt council green lights $1.5M short-term loan for lift station project

Wakefield sanitary lift project receives council approval for short-term funding
B.C.'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

B.C.'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

KELOWNA, B.C. — Winery owner Rolf de Bruin was well aware of the stakes as temperatures plunged to -24 C in Lillooet, B.C., in mid-January.
'Economic reconciliation': Mi'kmaw communities invest in Nova Scotia battery plants

'Economic reconciliation': Mi'kmaw communities invest in Nova Scotia battery plants

OTTAWA — A corporation co-owned by 13 Mi'kmaw communities is investing in new battery plants with Nova Scotia Power in what both parties are calling a step toward reconciliation. The project, announced Thursday by Wskijinu'k Mtmo'taqnuow Agency Ltd.
Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species' second fatality since January

Endangered right whale floating dead off Georgia is rare species' second fatality since January

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The carcass of a North Atlantic right whale found floating off the coast of Georgia marks the second known death in the past month for the critically endangered whale species.