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Inside the pressures facing Quebec’s billion-dollar maple syrup industry: Canadian province supplies most of the world’s maple syrup, but climate change is ...
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Inside the pressures facing Quebec’s billion-dollar maple syrup industry
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Quebecers know about climate change — but how to turn that into action?: Leaders of environmental movements are sharing advice at the Forum national de l'action ...
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Quebecers know about climate change — but how to turn that into action?
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Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says: It could also cut 19% off per capita national incomes through 2049, the study finds.
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Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says
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Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...
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Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall
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From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
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From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey
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Breaking the Silence: Israeli Army Veterans Tour U.S. & Canada to Speak Out Against Occupation
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Breaking the Silence: Israeli Army Veterans Tour U.S. & Canada to Speak ...
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Ukrainian Teen Describes Being Taken From School by Armed Men & Held in Russian-Controlled Territory
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Ukrainian Teen Describes Being Taken From School by Armed Men & Held in ...
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March sets 10th-straight monthly heat record: March marked the 10th month in a row in which Earth experienced record-high temperatures ...
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March sets 10th-straight monthly heat record
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Saltus approved to deliver British Columbia curriculum : Saltus has been approved to become a British Columbia Offshore School and is set to begin offering the ...
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Saltus approved to deliver British Columbia curriculum
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Swiss women win landmark climate change ruling: They accused Switzerland of violating their rights by not doing enough to curb climate change.
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Swiss women win landmark climate change ruling
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Backers say they have enough signatures to qualify Prop 47 rollback initiative: Proposed initiative would amend Proposition 47, the 2014 initiative ...
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Backers say they have enough signatures to qualify Prop 47 rollback ...
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Tenth consecutive monthly heat record alarms and confounds climate scientists: Sharp increase in temperatures over past year has surprised many scientists
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Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
  • Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.

  • According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.

  • The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.

  • In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
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Canada beats U.S. in overtime to win women's hockey world final: Canada beat the United States 6-5 on Sunday in a breathtaking women's world hockey championship ...
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Canada beats U.S. in overtime to win women's hockey world final
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You can watch the solar eclipse online: Muscat: The total solar eclipse of 2024 will occur on Monday, and will be visible across a 185-kilometer stretch between ...
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You can watch the solar eclipse online
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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"Two years left to save the world": Top UN climate official elevates the stakes
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"Two years left to save the world": Top UN climate official ...
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Great Barrier Reef faces historic bleaching from "perfect storm of threats"
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Great Barrier Reef faces historic bleaching from "perfect storm of ...
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Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel: The Eid March was a demonstrations organized by several pro-Palestinian organizations from across Canada ...
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Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel
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Study: Climate change is likely to cause the economy to shrink significantly: The global economy could shrink by a fifth due to climate change ...
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Study: Climate change is likely to cause the economy to shrink ...
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'Bollard Man' who saved kids during Sydney stabbing offered Australian citizenship
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'Bollard Man' who saved kids during Sydney stabbing offered Australian ...
Quick Glance: French 'Bollard Man' Granted Permanent Residency After Heroic Act
  • The French man known as 'bollard man' for bravely confronting Joel Cauchi during a stabbing attack in Bondi Junction will be granted permanent residency by the federal government, as confirmed by his lawyer.

  • A widely circulated video on social media captured Damien Guerot holding a shopping center bollard to stop the knife-wielding Cauchi, leading to the decision to grant him permanent residency.

  • His lawyer, Belinda Robinson, mentioned that the official documentation for his permanent residency was expected to arrive soon, following an online petition to recognize his heroic actions.

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commended Mr. Guerot for his extraordinary bravery and willingness to protect others in danger, highlighting his character as an example of the values they cherish.
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Greta Thunberg arrested at climate protest in The Hague: Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested at a climate protest in The Hague, Netherlands Saturday ...
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Greta Thunberg arrested at climate protest in The Hague
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
  • The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.

  • Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.

  • Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.

  • Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
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The Case for Progressive Realism: Why Britain Must Chart a New Global Course: Why Britain must chart a new global course.
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The Case for Progressive Realism: Why Britain Must Chart a New Global ...
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How Cloud Seeding Works and Why It’s Wrongly Blamed for Floods From Dubai to California
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
  • Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.

  • Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.

  • Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.

  • While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
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Key climate group courts trouble with carbon offsets move: The Science Based Targets Initiative is mired in controversy following an April 9 announcement.
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Key climate group courts trouble with carbon offsets move
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Climate Conversations Podcast: How else can an air-con nation keep cool in a heatwave?
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Climate Conversations Podcast: How else can an air-con nation keep cool in ...
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Floods kill 58 in Tanzania with heavy rains persisting: More than 100,000 people have been affected by the flooding, which has hit Tanzania’s coastal areas hard.
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Floods kill 58 in Tanzania with heavy rains persisting
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Hundreds of Manchester arena attack survivors file lawsuit against MI5
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Hundreds of Manchester arena attack survivors file lawsuit against MI5
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TOWIE icon pictured with Adam Sandler at posh hotel as photo causes chaos: The meeting of TOWIE star Amy Childs and Hollywood actor Adam Sandler has caused a ...
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TOWIE icon pictured with Adam Sandler at posh hotel as photo causes chaos
Quick Glance: TOWIE Star Encounters Adam Sandler at Exclusive Hotel, Photo Sparks Buzz
  • The meeting between TOWIE star Amy Childs and Hollywood actor Adam Sandler has caused a stir on social media, with her fans being impressed by the photo.

  • Amy radiated glamour as usual, flashing a wide smile and sporting the typical sunglasses of a TV star. A casually dressed Adam in a blue hoodie posed for a selfie with the 33-year-old The Only Way Is Essex star. Amy captioned the photo with: "What a moment… I just met @adamsandler, what a lovely guy… totally impressed."

  • Some critics commented on Adam's appearance that day, with one writing: "Why do the super-rich always look like tramps! Honestly, at least wash your face, darling". Others were simply surprised by the image and could only express their amazement with "omg" comments.

  • This meeting follows a challenging few weeks at the beginning of the year, as Amy had to take her young son to the hospital twice within a month due to breathing problems. Billy was admitted to the ER on Christmas Day as he had persistent coughing and a high fever. Amy had been looking forward to the first Christmas of Billy and his twin sister Amelia.
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European court ruling on climate may affect pending cases, including in U.S.: Cases are currently pending before the International Court of Justice and other ...
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European court ruling on climate may affect pending cases, including in U ...
Quick Glance: Switzerland: Condemnation by ECHR Signifies 'Historic' Step
  • For the first time, an international court has ruled on the harmful effects of climate change, establishing a direct link with quality of life, health, and well-being.

  • The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Switzerland on April 9, 2024, for climate inaction, stating that the country had not taken sufficient measures to protect its citizens from the effects of climate disruption.

  • Described as 'historic' by observers, the ruling is expected to set a precedent in the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, increasing pressure on governments to intensify their actions.

  • The Senior Women for Climate Protection, who have been fighting since 2016 to prove that heatwaves exacerbate their health problems and that Swiss climate policy is 'insufficient' to contain global warming to 1.5°C, expressed great pride in the Court recognizing their fundamental rights to a healthy climate for the first time.
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Climate Crisis Triggers Great Barrier Reef’s Worst-Ever Coral Bleaching: In Australia, conservationists warned the Great Barrier Reef could be suffering its ...
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Climate Crisis Triggers Great Barrier Reef’s Worst-Ever Coral Bleaching
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Why is Russia trying to capture the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar?: If Russian forces capture the town of Chasiv Yar, they would be able to launch direct ...
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Why is Russia trying to capture the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar?
Quick Glance: Russia Aims to Capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May
  • Ukraine's top commander stated that Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, marking a crucial battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is directing its assaults.

  • The potential fall of the town before the Soviet Victory Day would signal increasing Russian battlefield momentum amid a slowdown in Western military aid to Kyiv.

  • Kyiv's brigades are currently holding back the assaults near Chasiv Yar and have received reinforcements in terms of ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare devices.

  • Recent escalations in the war have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, with Russia conducting significant air strikes on Ukrainian power plants and substations.
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Multiple arrests made in major movie-like gold heist in Canada : Six men have been arrested amid a police investigation of a multimillion-dollar gold heist at ...
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Multiple arrests made in major movie-like gold heist in Canada
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Your Coffee Is About to Change, Whether You’re Ready or Not: Ready for coffee made from chickpeas? Soon, you might not have a choice.
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Your Coffee Is About to Change, Whether You’re Ready or Not
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Advocates say new disability benefit still leaves people in poverty: The Canada Disability Benefit, announced in Tuesday’s budget, will provide a maximum of $2 ...
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Advocates say new disability benefit still leaves people in poverty
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Trump Media’s audit firm sees its business practices come under scrutiny: BF Borgers is banned from accepting new clients in Canada and was removed from an ...
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Trump Media’s audit firm sees its business practices come under scrutiny
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Trump’s Trial Now Has 12 Jurors—and One Angry Man: But the slog is far from over, as prosecutors and defense lawyers must now screen dozens of other jurors to ...
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Trump’s Trial Now Has 12 Jurors—and One Angry Man
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Researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems: Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth ...
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Researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems
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"Extremely active" hurricane season seen for the Atlantic: A coming La Niña plus record warm ocean temperatures means a blockbuster hurricane season.
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"Extremely active" hurricane season seen for the Atlantic
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Netherlands, Germany, Canada to send drones to Ukraine: Canada will send 450 SkyRanger multi-mission drones, while the Netherlands, in collaboration with Denmark ...
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Netherlands, Germany, Canada to send drones to Ukraine
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The budget’s tax changes on corporations and the wealthy are long overdue : Austerity or adding to the national debt would only make things worse. Instead ...
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The budget’s tax changes on corporations and the wealthy are long overdue
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Arizona Coyotes try to stay focused as expected move to Utah looms: As Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong prepared to address the team on Friday in Edmonton ...
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Arizona Coyotes try to stay focused as expected move to Utah looms
Quick Glance: Reports suggest Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Salt Lake City
  • Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong traveled to Edmonton to brief the team on relocation rumors.

  • According to multiple reports, the team was reportedly informed about an upcoming relocation to Salt Lake City.

  • Two schedules were created for the upcoming season, one for Salt Lake City and one for Arizona.

  • There are still uncertainties surrounding the future of the franchise, with an official announcement of the sale scheduled for April 18.
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Criticism of the Gaza war: UN Human Rights Council urges a stop to arms sales to Israel
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Criticism of the Gaza war: UN Human Rights Council urges a stop to arms ...
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Beware, Ottawa: Look what austerity and deficit fetishism did to Britain: Canada’s Liberal government has run a deficit every year. The national debt was at $1 ...
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Beware, Ottawa: Look what austerity and deficit fetishism did to Britain
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Today’s worsening climate crisis needs the leaders of tomorrow: We will strengthen our leadership when we elect more climate champions and enough potential ...
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Today’s worsening climate crisis needs the leaders of tomorrow
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Hope for the Great Barrier Reef: Deeper parts of the Great Barrier Reef could survive climate change.
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Hope for the Great Barrier Reef
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How climate change could be driving ‘killer’ cold outbreaks in oceans: The same planet-warming pollution that’s driving the climate crisis is likely to blame for ...
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How climate change could be driving ‘killer’ cold outbreaks in oceans
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Hazard ahead: Are cuts at Tesla a warning sign for the EV market in Canada?: Tesla has hit a series of roadblocks, including increased competition and declining ...
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Hazard ahead: Are cuts at Tesla a warning sign for the EV market in ...
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Scotland to be hit by '42 hour snow blast' with spring freeze set next week: Temperatures will plummet to minus five degrees with snow on its way in Scotland.
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Scotland to be hit by '42 hour snow blast' with spring freeze set next ...