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The Daily BeastTrump’s EPA Pick Flunks Basic Science Quiz at Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency struggled to answer straightforward questions about science. At his confirmation hearing on Thursday, former Rep. Lee Zeldin faced scrutiny of his limited environmental experience. For one senator, Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, this took the form of a science pop quiz—asking, in his words, “really basic no-tricks questions about climate change.” Whitehouse started off with a softball: “First, as a matter of law, is carbon dioxide a p
- Yahoo Finance Canada
Gas price expert: If Canada, U.S. go toe-to-toe on tariffs, consumers will 'pay dearly'
The average nationwide price of regular fuel was up 3.2 cents per litre between Jan. 9 and Jan. 16, according to data from Kalibrate.
- Business Insider
The cost of the Los Angeles wildfires' damage could be at least $250 billion. Here's who pays the bills.
With high property values, catastrophic damage, and lost economic activity, the Los Angeles wildfires could cost up to $275 billion. Here's who pays.
- CBC
Alberta First Nation voices 'grave concern' over Kevin O'Leary's proposed $70B AI data centre
An ambitious plan from celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary to build the "world's largest" AI data centre in northern Alberta is facing opposition from a First Nation in the region.In December, O'Leary Ventures announced plans to build Wonder Valley, a $70-billion data centre in the Municipal District of Greenview, near Grande Prairie.The project has been widely praised, including by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.Its location would put it on traditional territory of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. "
- The Weather Network
Why California crews aren't relying on the ocean to douse wildfires
Using ocean water to fight wildfires sounds like a simple solution. However, salt water comes with a host of potential hazards. We explain what they are, and why the ocean is most often used as a last resort.
- CNN
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.
- The Canadian Press
Hundreds of dead sea turtles are washing ashore on India's coast
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Over 400 endangered sea turtles have washed ashore on India's east coast near the city of Chennai in the last two weeks in an event not witnessed in over two decades.
- CNN
Scientists say they are close to resurrecting a lost species. Is the age of de-extinction upon us?
Colossal Biosciences, which aims to revive extinct species, has raised an additional $200 million. Critics say de-extinction in its purest sense isn’t possible.
- CBC
Snow crab industry predicts 'real trouble' if Trump carries out tariff threat
As Canadian premiers work on a plan to deal with the tariffs threatened by incoming U.S. president Donald Trump, snow crab producers in New Brunswick worry about how tariffs would affect them.The U.S. market a huge one for snow crab fishermen and processors in the province, and tariffs could have a "very significant impact," said Gilles Theriault, head of the New Brunswick Crab Processors Association."We might be left as processors with a whole bunch of crabs on our hand, and then we would be in
- The Weather Network
Another round of snowfall for Ontario before Arctic air sweeps in
A potent cold front will open the door to frigid Arctic air, with some of the coldest conditions in years set to spread across Ontario
- The Canadian Press
Windy, flame-fanning weather eases up as progress made on LA-area fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles.
- USA TODAY
Video shows California couple's hair-raising escape from their home during Eaton Fire
The video, first posted on Instagram, shows Jeffrey Ku and his wife Cheryl gather their possessions to leave their home during the Eaton fire.
- The Atlantic
L.A. Isn’t Ready for What’s Next
Sooner or later, a winter storm will hit, and deadly mudslides and debris flows that will likely follow.
- CBC
Famous mother orca still carrying body of 2nd dead calf
A mother killer whale whose calf died more than two weeks ago was spotted recently in waters off Victoria, B.C., still carrying the carcass of her newborn. The Center for Whale Research spotted the southern resident killer whale, named Tahlequah, or J35, on Jan. 10, nine days after she was first seen pushing her dead calf while she swam. She's the same whale that made world headlines in 2018 when she spent 17 days carrying her first dead newborn calf around in a similar manner. In a Facebook pos
- LA Times
Facing treacherous winds and dangerous drones, L.A. fire pilots describe daring air drops
Interviews with pilots paint a graphic picture of the struggle to maintain control of their ships amid one of the most intense and complicated airborne firefights in U.S. history.
- The Weather Network
Southern Ontario commuters dodging bursts of snow Thursday
Beware changing conditions throughout southern Ontario into the Thursday evening commute
- The Canadian Press
Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado
A wildlife team from the United States has begun capturing grey wolves in British Columbia for release in Colorado after voters in the state approved a proposal to reintroduce the animals, which have been "functionally extinct" there for 75 years.
- CBC
What is 'green cement' and how could it help the Strait of Canso?
The term "green cement" is still relatively new, but a Cape Breton economic development group feels the Strait of Canso could be the newest home for carbon-removal technologies that have already enjoyed success in the province. The Cape Breton Partnership says unidentified business interests have shown interest in launching a green cement facility in Point Tupper Industrial Park.A survey commissioned by the partnership says the industry chalked up $84.5 billion in business globally two years ago
- The Independent
Rain would be bad for LA during the wildfires. Here’s why
The region has experienced one of its driest winter spells on record
- The Independent
LA wildfires live updates: Winds subside allowing crews to make progress on containing blazes
Winds speeds are expected to drop on Thursday, but officials warn threats remain in Los Angeles