Northern Shield pipeline would run 3,300 kilometres from Alberta to oil refineries in Sarnia and give market access to eastern Canada.

Northern Shield pipeline would run 3,300 kilometres from Alberta to oil refineries in Sarnia and give market access to eastern Canada.

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Officials with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration predict that western Lake Erie’s algal blooms will be moderately harmful and should be visible in mid-July. Read the full story by Spectrum […]

Officials with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration predict that western Lake Erie’s algal blooms will be moderately harmful and should be visible in mid-July. Read the full story by Spectrum […]

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The use of land for both electricity generation and food production is a viable way to meet growing AI energy demands

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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Sunday’s scorching weather was just the beginning. On the heels of a sunny weekend – and a sweltering daytime high of about 29 C on Sunday – Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for London and other neighbouring communities, one that’s expected to last until Friday, and possibly beyond. The national weather agency is […]

Sunday’s scorching weather was just the beginning. On the heels of a sunny weekend – and a sweltering daytime high of about 29 C on Sunday – Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for London and other neighbouring communities, one that’s expected to last until Friday, and possibly beyond. The national weather agency is […]

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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.

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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By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is high in the upper Great Lakes, and research shows that large, scorching wildfires spell trouble for lakes in the region’s remote watersheds.  

By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is high in the upper Great Lakes, and research shows that large, scorching wildfires spell trouble for lakes in the region’s remote watersheds.  

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A boat builder from Algonac, Michigan, helped transform boating from a novelty into a national pastime — and his legacy still shapes life on Lake St. Clair today. Read the […]

A boat builder from Algonac, Michigan, helped transform boating from a novelty into a national pastime — and his legacy still shapes life on Lake St. Clair today. Read the […]

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By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.

By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.

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Indigenous communities now hold stakes in 132 energy projects across Ontario.

Indigenous communities now hold stakes in 132 energy projects across Ontario.

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By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  

By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  

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A lakeshore flood warning is in effect in Jefferson County, New York, through Friday night along Lake Ontario. The National Weather Service says it’s because of the combination of high-water […]

A lakeshore flood warning is in effect in Jefferson County, New York, through Friday night along Lake Ontario. The National Weather Service says it’s because of the combination of high-water […]

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If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too

If cities can move quickly for FIFA, they should be able to move quickly and fairly for their residents too

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