Pearce: ‘Agrivoltaics’ can power AI data centres, increase food production

Pearce: ‘Agrivoltaics’ can power AI data centres, increase food production
The London Free Press
The use of land for both electricity generation and food production is a viable way to meet growing AI energy demands
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Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires

Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires
Great Lakes Echo
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is predicted to stay elevated in the Upper Midwest from drought and high winds. That’s risky for the region’s pristine inland lakes, but land managers are working to reduce wildfire risk in the Northwoods with controlled burns.
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Great Lakes states and provinces to host eighth annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

Great Lakes states and provinces to host eighth annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Michigan — Organizations across the region will come together to educate the public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the eighth annual Great Lakes
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LETTER: Additional jails an ‘expensive Band-Aid solution’

LETTER: Additional jails an ‘expensive Band-Aid solution’
Kincardine News
Another week, another expensive full page ad bragging about the Ford government building more jails. This unpopular government (Ford has the lowest approval rating of all the Canadian premiers) sure knows how to spend taxpayer money, not just on a lot of self-promotional advertising, but on things we don’t need
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Baranyai: Some suggestions to really protect Ontario

Baranyai: Some suggestions to really protect Ontario
The London Free Press
Ads seldom rely on information alone to make their point. Most aim for an emotional response to help the message land. They may tug at your heartstrings or tickle your funny bone, play on your deepest fears and insecurities, even make your blood boil. The stronger the emotional hook, the
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Southwestern Ontario dreams of better passenger rail service pick up speed

Southwestern Ontario dreams of better passenger rail service pick up speed
The London Free Press
London has been begging for better passenger rail service for decades, and it might just have more ammunition to make it happen after government leaders from Michigan to Toronto joined the call to improve Via service in Southwestern Ontario. Representatives with Via Rail and Ontario municipal leaders between Toronto and
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New funding launches Kincardine senior school project to tender phase

New funding launches Kincardine senior school project to tender phase
The Lucknow Sentinel
The province has announced additional funding for the construction of a new senior school in Kincardine, allowing the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) to issue the tender for the project. “The increase in funding for a new Kincardine grades 7-12 public school, which will include 126 additional student spaces, is
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Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town

Lorteau: Canadian cities slow to act except when FIFA comes to town
The London Free Press
If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too
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The Alto protest comes to Parliament Hill

The Alto protest comes to Parliament Hill
The Lucknow Sentinel
Is this burden on taxpayers, “worth ruining the countryside?” asks one protester
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Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects

Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov  Industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability could continue putting pressure on transportation projects. Major construction plans remain on schedule.
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McDonald: Trade wars, soaring airfares reshape summer travel for Canadians

McDonald: Trade wars, soaring airfares reshape summer travel for Canadians
The London Free Press
Canadians are shying away from going to the United States but their appetite to travel is still strong
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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