How London hospitals are handling a global shortage of helium amid Iran unrest

How London hospitals are handling a global shortage of helium amid Iran unrest
The London Free Press
Some people may recognize helium as a gas used in balloons on celebratory occasions or perhaps to induce a high-pitched voice when it’s inhaled. But the colourless, odourless gas plays an important function in health care – used as a coolant in MRI machines, which diagnose diseases, plan treatments and
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Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads

Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads
Great Lakes Echo
By Carly Carter Bat populations are plummeting in Minnesota as the deadly white-nose syndrome spreads across caves.
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World Cup 2026 brings sustainability promises and environmental concerns

World Cup 2026 brings sustainability promises and environmental concerns
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, cities across North America are preparing for an influx of fans, matches and global attention - including Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada. Along with the excitement comes growing concern about the tournament’s environmental impact.
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Kincardine, Bruce Power enter $2.2M agreement ahead of Bruce C project

Kincardine, Bruce Power enter $2.2M agreement ahead of Bruce C project
Kincardine News
The Bruce C project would add up to 4,800 megawatts of new nuclear generation at Bruce Power.
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More Michigan schools move toward EV buses

More Michigan schools move toward EV buses
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
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Canadian explorer visits Camp Kintail for Huron Bruce Nature meeting

Canadian explorer visits Camp Kintail for Huron Bruce Nature meeting
The Lucknow Sentinel
Modern day explorers of Canadian wilderness are unique and rare, especially if they travel solo. A notable exception is geographer and author Adam Shoalts, who has carved a unique place in Canadian exploration. For the second time in three years members, friends and family of the Huron Bruce Nature club
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Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later

Marples: Legacy of Chernobyl disaster still resonates 40 years later
The London Free Press
The explosion at the nuclear power plant on April 26, 1986, changed the lives of thousands of Soviet citizens
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Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being

Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Plunkett For residents of Dearborn, Michigan, creating greenspaces in the community has been an important mission for schools and researchers. In a recent study, academics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn partnered with Salina schools to assess their outdoor play spaces.
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Bruce Power advising Alberta and Saskatchewan on their nuclear plans

Bruce Power advising Alberta and Saskatchewan on their nuclear plans
Kincardine News
'This collaboration allows us to share practical insights from our own feasibility work and planning experience with Energy Alberta.' -- James Scongack, Bruce Power’s chief operating officer and executive vice-president
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