Understanding Saskatchewan’s prehistoric legacy
75 million years ago Saskatchewan looked quite different, with a western interior seaway splitting North America in half from the Artic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico. Source link
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Alberta government takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap. Announcing an upcoming motion under her Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act on Tuesday, Smith said the government plans to challenge the cap in court when or if it becomes law, and…
‘Incredible snow totals’: Squalls to hit parts of Ontario, up to 80 cm possible
Several parts of Ontario are set to see “incredible snow totals” over the next few days due to a shift in temperatures over the Great Lakes. Water temperatures across the lakes has been at record mild levels given the calm fall so far, Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said. However, a looming change in temperature…
Oil and gas industry not broadly consulted on Alberta plan to challenge federal emissions cap
The Alberta government did not consult with the oil and gas sector before announcing a sweeping set of plans it says it could use to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, industry sources say. Companies are still digesting Premier Danielle Smith’s move to announce a forthcoming motion under the province’s Sovereignty Act, which…
Guilbeault calls Alberta premier’s pledge to take over ownership of emissions data ‘irresponsible’
By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted November 27, 2024 2:47 pm Updated November 27, 2024 10:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta’s plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas…
Hundreds turn out to speak as Vancouver mulls gas heating ban for new homes – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vancouver residents will have to wait to find out whether the city will allow the use of natural gas to heat homes — or re-instate a ban on fossil fuels in new builds. More than 140 people registered to speak at Vancouver City Hall on Tuesday. But…
Orcas make ‘grocery’ trip to downtown Vancouver
A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off downtown Vancouver for what an expert says was likely a “grocery shopping” hunt for harbour seals. Video shared on social media by False Creek Ferries shows the whales cruising past highrise towers at the entrance to False Creek on Sunday. Story continues…
Silent trails deepen connection to nature, UBC research suggests
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Does walking in absolute silence on a forest path help people feel more connected to nature? New research from the University of British Columbia suggests the answer is yes. That’s according to survey responses collected through the “Silent Trails” project. 4:19 Forest bathing: a 40 year old…
BC Hydro says power almost fully restored after B.C. windstorms
By Chuck Chiang The Canadian Press Posted November 23, 2024 2:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size British Columbia’s electric utility says it has restored power to almost all customers who suffered outages during the bomb cyclone earlier this week, but strong wind from a new storm has made…
Powering an e-bike using disposable vapes is about more than engineering – National
It’s estimated almost five million single-use vapes are thrown away every week in the U.K.; that’s about eight every second. In recent years, usage of the disposable items has risen sharply — including in Canada where, according to one study, it is now the most-used type of e-cigarette among young people. What many vapers don’t…