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Proposed mine expansion raising pollution concerns in Canada and US https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/proposed-mine-expansion-raising-pollution-concerns-in-canada-and-us/

Proposed mine expansion raising pollution concerns in Canada and US
The Elk Valley in southeast British Columbia is home to Canada’s four largest coal mines. With a proposed mine expansion moving through environmental assessment, people on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border worry the valley’s decades-old pollution problem could get even worse. Industrial coal mining in the Elk Valley goes back more than 50 years. […]

"Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement"
#Canada #Climate #ClimateChange

Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement
Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada's massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released Thursday.

Yet Another Reason that #CANADA should protect it's food production during #CUSMA negotiations
Big Ag business will sacrifice health for profits
#SupplyManagement

I'm spending too much time marveling at #Canada 's #population clock :-)
https://www150.statcan.g…

Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season, study finds #Canada

Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season, study finds
Most of the carbon released during Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season came from burning soil and peat, rather than trees, according to new research from McMaster University.

"Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds"
#Canada #Climate #ClimateChange

Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds
Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heating

"Canada’s Newest Nickel Mine Will Store 1.5 Millions Tons of Carbon Every Year During Operation"
#Canada #CarbonCapture

Canada’s Newest Nickel Mine Will Store 1.5 Millions Tons of Carbon Every Year During Operation
Canada Nickel estimates that the carbon storage potential across the 41-year mine life of Crawford could extend to 15 million tons per annum.

RE: #Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Starting out the morning at 39 degrees F. (That would be 3 degrees C for all of you in the rest of the world.)
Tomorrow is.. (checks calendar)… JUNE 1. 🤯
Granted, where I live in northwest #Vermont is only 45 mins south of the border with #Canada. So we do expect cold.
But last wee…

"Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season, study finds"
#Canada #Emissions #Wildfires

Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season, study finds
Most of the carbon released during Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season came from burning soil and peat, rather than trees, according to new research from McMaster University.

Canada Post just created their own online store?
#canadashops #canadapost

Today, I learned that they're is a #Yiddish version of #Canada 's national anthem #OhCanada . And it's good!

' Canada's 'powerful' dairy sector is in Trump's trade crosshairs:
Canada's dairy supply management system is in the spotlight after the US president singled it out as one of three main irritants used to justify new tariffs. '
Canada has a very safe dairy supply and we don't want American Big Agro selling into our markets to ruin our health with their "products".

"How PFAS regulation cut toxic chemical levels in Canadian wildlife"
#Canada #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

How PFAS regulation cut toxic chemical levels in Canadian wildlife | The Optimist Daily
A 55-year study of northern gannet eggs in Canada found PFAS levels dropped as much as 74 percent after major regulatory action. The caveats matter too.

Are there any Canadian computer assemblers?
I’m looking for something like System76 or Framework (both US) or StarLabs (UK).
#canada #elbowsuptech

While I _am_ WFH, noone seems to be in the office or online at all. "Where the heck is everyone?".... "oh _riiiight_." Dang.
Oh well. Might actully get some stuff done.
#canadaday #longweekend #holiday

Happy #Canada Day!

In other garlic news, there's a recall of jars of Heavenly Spices powdered garlic in Canada. Contaminated with Bacillus cereus. #garlic #canada #health #bacteria https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/heavenly-spices-brand-garlic-powder-recalled-due-bacillus-cereus

Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US #Canada

Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US
The Manhattan skyline was obscured by thick haze, and Chicago closed its beaches Thursday as out-of-control Canadian wildfires raged, sending smoke spewing into the United States and exposing millions of people to dangerously unhealthy air.

The name *Eurovision* now makes as much sense as Major League Baseball's "World Champions". 🙄
#Eurovision #Canada

This #Edmonton district, better known as #Oliver, has been named as one of the coolest neighbourhoods in #Canada

"Once a climate leader, Canada is now doubling down on oil"
#Canada #FossilFuels #Energy #Climate …

Once a climate leader, Canada is now doubling down on oil
Mark Carney is counting on Alberta’s oil sands to help him survive Trump’s trade agenda.

If you have an opportunity to visit a freshly-burned forest, look for pyrophilic beetles (e.g., certain species in Sericoda, Melanophila, Monochamus) and flies (Microsania). Some have specialized antennae for detecting smoke, others use infrared-sensing areas on abdomen or thorax to locate hot spots. #fire #smoke #weather #canada #beetles #coleoptera #insects #flies #trees #forests