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Jun 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires and Breathing: What You Need to Know

Wildfires have a big impact on air quality. This is especially true in the Kaladar, Bannockburn, and Bon Echo Park areas. Environment Canada issued a Special Air Quality Statement. This means smoke from wildfires is making the air unhealthy to breathe. This warning came out on June 5, 2025, just bef

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Jun 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Does Removing Rhino Horns Really Help?

Rhino horns are highly sought after in certain parts of Asia. This has led to a lot of poaching in Africa. So, conservationists have been removing rhino horns for over 30 years. They hoped this would deter poachers. But, they lacked solid evidence to back up this method. Now, a recent study has sho

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Jun 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rhinos and the Horny Problem

Rhinos are under attack. Over six years, nearly 2, 000 rhinos were poached in southern Africa. This happened despite spending millions on anti-poaching efforts. Rangers, dogs, cameras, and controls were used. They even caught over 700 poachers. Yet, these efforts did not stop the poaching. Why? Dema

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Jun 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Future of Carbon Pricing: A New Approach to Prediction

Carbon pricing is a big deal. It helps manage emissions and guides government policies. But predicting carbon prices is tricky. The prices change a lot and are influenced by many things. So, how can we make better predictions? There are different methods to break down carbon price data. But, these m

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Jun 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Green Thoughts Shape Family Plans: A Look at Bangladeshi Students

In Bangladesh, a group of university students were asked about their future plans to have children. This group included 380 students in their final year and master's students from different fields at a major university. They were asked about their worries about the environment and how these worries

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Jun 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tire Rubble: The Hidden Threat in Our Waters

Tire wear particles (TWPs) are a big deal in the world of water pollution. They come from the friction between tires and roads, and they're a major source of microplastic pollution from traffic. These tiny particles are a mix of harmful stuff, like heavy metals and organic compounds. The bad news is

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Jun 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smoky Skies Over the Bay Area: Canada's Wildfires Strike Again

The Bay Area has been dealing with a lot lately. First, it was a heat wave that made the air quality terrible. By Sunday, the heat wave was over, but the air quality didn't improve much. The reason? Wildfires in Canada. A meteorologist from the National Weather Service explained that a low-pressure

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Jun 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Forest Flood Fixers: Nature's Water Storage Solution

Climate change is making extreme weather events more common. These events can cause serious problems for farmers. Heavy rain can lead to flooding and waterlogging, which can wash away important nutrients from the soil. This is bad news for crops and the environment. But there might be a natural solu

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Jun 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mount Etna's Sudden Fury: Tourists Flee as Europe's Most Active Volcano Roars to Life

Mount Etna, a towering giant on Sicily's eastern shore, recently showcased its power. The volcano, known for its frequent activity, sent a massive cloud of ash soaring over a mile into the sky. This dramatic event was triggered by a rapid flow of scorching rock tumbling down its slopes. Tourists, ca

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Jun 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sicily's Fire Mountain Awakens

Sicily's Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, made its presence known with a powerful eruption. This event sent a massive cloud of ash, rock, and hot gases soaring into the sky. The spectacle was visible from miles away, with reports of loud explosions reaching towns like Taormina a

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