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网页3 天之前 — The last open-net pen salmon farms in B.C. have until July 2029 to figure out a different way of doing business. Environmental advocates say the shift is long overdue but the industry warns the timeline is impossible. ‘We don’t need a cap’: oil and gas CEO says key federal climate policy would divide Canadians.
SMRs: small modular reactors in Canada, explained | The Narwhal
网页2021年1月4日 — The federal government is gearing up for a big bet on small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. There have been rumblings about the technology for years, but the SMR Action Plan, released in December, lays out Ottawa’s role in advancing the technology. “Small modular reactors represent the next great opportunity for Canada — helping us to …
The Site C dam in British Columbia - The Narwhal
网页2024年8月29日 — Site C Dam. The Site C dam is a 1,100 megawatt hydro dam currently under construction on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The dam has been proposed since the 1970s and, if completed, would be the third dam on the Peace River. With a price tag of $16 billion, Site C is both the costliest dam in Canadian history …
Explainer: Why IPCAs are the future of conservation in Canada
网页2023年6月19日 — To date, the federal government has committed more than $1.2 billion to Indigenous-led conservation efforts since 2018, including $800 million announced in December 2022, which will support four Indigenous-led conservation areas that will collectively protect up to one million square kilometres of land and water.
BC wildfire: real-time map, news and resources | The Narwhal
网页2024年7月11日 — Download the BC Wildfire Service app on Apple or GooglePlay for information about fires, suppression efforts and evacuation alerts or orders. Make a plan using B.C.’s emergency ready service and prepare a grab-and-go bag. If you see a wildfire, please call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone to report.
‘They’re here!’: wild boars are taking over Canada | The Narwhal
网页2023年1月17日 — The invasive animal creates the perfect environment for invasive plants. According to the Invasive Species Council of BC, wild pig rooting and trampling destroys seedlings and roots of native flora and “creates ideal conditions for invasive plants to colonize the disturbed soil.”. Wild pigs are also prolific breeders, with sows producing …
Ottawa LRT: everything you need to know about the inquiry - The …
网页2022年6月10日 — Everything you need to know about the public inquiry into the Ottawa LRT. A train along the Ottawa LRT line derailed on Sept. 20, 2021 — the first of two derailments that would be seen along the line in a six-week period. A public inquiry into the many woes of the $2.1 billion LRT project begins on June 13, 2022.
Marmora’s mine pit offers renewable energy and new life in …
网页2022年7月16日 — The former iron ore mine altered the landscape in Marmora, Ont., creating a new elevation and a new depth. Marmora Mayor Jan O’Neill hopes new life at the site will also bring a new spark to the town. The pit left from the former Marmoraton mine is 850 metres long, 450 metres wide and 213 metres deep. A few years ago, back in the …
A conversation with iconic artist Robert Bateman | The Narwhal
网页2020年5月24日 — And for 90-year-old Robert Bateman, there’s still much to accomplish. The new nonagenarian laughs when asked his secrets to a long, healthy, meaningful life before sharing this: “Find a piece of nature — could be a tree, could even be a dandelion — take a deep breath, smile and say thank you.”.
Threatened woodland caribou face the next crisis: wildfires - The …
网页2024年8月21日 — The 2024 season has only intensified the crisis for woodland caribou in Alberta. By mid-August, there were more than 100 wildfires burning in Alberta with the largest, the Semo Complex, burning 15 kilometres north of Fox Lake, right in the way of caribou habitat in the Caribou Mountains.