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…
At first glance, the drilling site about an hour south of Munich might seem like a traditional oil operation. Two towering rigs, reminiscent of those seen in Canada’s oil industry, soaring over the Bavarian countryside. They have a different goal though: extracting heat, not fossil fuels. “This is pioneering work,” said Fabricio Cesario, Plant Manager…
A chemical engineer out of the University of Calgary is piloting what she says is a more efficient, cleaner lithium extraction process. Source link
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 19, 2024 12:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order requiring Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines, saying the company hasn’t met its regulatory obligations. The AER says the order, issued…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shaping BC’s Environmental Future in partnership with Vancouver Island University will be airing on Global BC from Nov. 18 – Nov 29, 2024. You can also listen to exclusive features and content on 980 CKNW! These editorial stories and interviews will focus on the people, companies, research,…
Opponents of Northback Holdings’ application to do some exploratory drilling for coal on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains rallied in front of the company’s offices in downtown Calgary on Friday. The protesters — about a dozen of them were on hand — are concerned about the impacts a mine in the Grassy Mountain…
Bonnie Willmott is used to deer roaming her neighbourhood in the Abbott Street area, but what the Kelowna woman has been witnessing lately has her on edge. “I’m nervous,” said Bonnie Wilmott. “In the last month or so, they have been aggressive. I had two bucks with their antlers fighting on my front lawn.” On…
Ashley Bennett is used to seeing raccoons in her Maple Ridge, B.C., yard. However, a recent incident has left her shaken. Bennett moved into the home with her family in 2020 and found the raccoons when they dismantled a deck. She said they have co-existed since then, with a rule for every family member not…
A freight train derailed on Montreal’s south shore Thursday, prompting a confinement order, road closures and a large emergency response due to a spill of hydrogen peroxide. The derailment occurred around 9 a.m. in the LeMoyne area, near the intersection of St-Louis and St-Georges streets, in Longueuil. Longueuil police said no injuries were reported, but…
Videos posted on the popular social media site TikTok show some concerning behaviour with bears in the resort community of Whistler, B.C. Videos show a bear in Whistler Village surrounded by people with their phones out, videotaping it. The bear approaches and even lunges at some of the people but few back away and some…
