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Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite lost in space July 03, 2025 - 1:36 PM

The satellite was part of groundbreaking efforts to track methane pollution and make information public. Capping methane leaks is one of the quickest ways to tackle global warning, say scientists, and MethaneSAT was a publicly-available global map of emissions.
These sea spiders use the bacteria on their bodies to turn methane into food July 03, 2025 - 11:43 AM

Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert methane. Scientists say the finding gives them a deeper understanding of the methane cycle and the creatures far below the ocean's surface.
Campaign launches to protect endangered badgers being killed on roads in B.C.'s Interior July 03, 2025 - 9:00 AM

In an effort to reduce the number of badgers killed on B.C.'s roads, the B.C. Badger Connectivity Initiative aims to create safer road crossings for badgers by designing new highway infrastructure and building passable culverts at five spots in B.C.'s Interior where badgers are most likely to be killed by road traffic.
Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging July 03, 2025 - 7:00 AM

Âsowanânihk, which means "a place to cross" in Cree, is located near Prince Albert and is estimated to be around 11,000 years old. It holds a wealth of evidence of Indigenous settlements that likely existed there.
Astronomers may have discovered 3rd-known interstellar visitor July 02, 2025 - 5:55 PM

It appears our solar system is getting more popular with out-of-towners. Astronomers have found a third interstellar object, something that has origins beyond our own solar system. The object, dubbed A11pl3Z, is not believed to pose any danger to Earth.
U.S. delays cutoff of valuable satellite data for hurricane forecasting July 02, 2025 - 4:50 PM

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes. Environment and Climate Change Canada does not expect the suspension to impact the quality of its forecasts.
Decision to refill Lake Pisiquid coming with side-effects, say some Windsor residents July 02, 2025 - 5:00 AM

Some Windsor, N.S., residents say a two-year-old decision to close the gates of an aboiteau and keep Lake Pisiquid filled with water is unnecessary and causing other problems.
Early departures: Climate change blamed as tiny Alberta bird alters its migration south July 02, 2025 - 4:00 AM

A tiny, insect-eating bird that breeds in Alberta is delaying its annual migration south, a change likely triggered by climate change that spells trouble for the fragile species.
Orcas might be trying to learn 'who we are' when they share prey with humans, study suggests July 01, 2025 - 10:06 AM

The rare and awe-inspiring gestures were documented off the coasts of B.C., California, New Zealand and Norway. Researchers say their new study is the first documentation of these kinds of gestures by the whales.
Snapping turtles show up at London man's home for yearly ride to Thames River July 01, 2025 - 5:00 AM

A snapping turtle clawing at the front door is not a regular occurrence for most Londoners, but at Alan Graham’s house, it happens nearly every year.
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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