This weekend, emerging as a formidable contender, Colombian avocados will make a sustainable splash on snack tables nationwide. LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Colombia’s natural bounty and commitment to environmental stewardship make it a beacon of sustainability and social responsibility in the avocado industry. Avocados in Colombia can grow without irrigation, protecting the country’s … Read more
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The inaugural Space Debris Conference commenced in Riyadh, focusing on the pivotal theme of “Towards Securing the Future of the Global Space Economy.” Hosted by the Saudi Space Agency and partnered with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Communications and Space Technology … Read more
As It Happens6:05Spider webs catch more than prey. They’re also jam-packed with animal DNA Josh Newton probably isn’t very popular with spiders. After all, the Australian scientist has a tendency to go around undoing their hard work. “I liken it to when Princess Fiona in Shrek makes some cotton candy for Shrek from spider webs, where … Read more
A controversial tax credit meant to help jump-start carbon capture projects could cost $1 billion more than the federal government estimated, says the independent parliamentary budget watchdog. In several federal budgets, Finance Canada forecast that the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) investment tax credit would cost $4.6 billion between 2022-28. The Parliamentary Budget Officer … Read more
A new report by the U.S. branch of the non-profit Environmental Investigation Agency says that investment interest and government tax incentives are fuelling intense mining exploration in remote northern B.C. — raising concerns about the environmental impacts of the work and its financial implications. The report focuses on the transboundary region, which falls along the border between … Read more
A gigantic tumbler that purportedly keeps drinks cold even if it’s left in your burning car is the stainless steel status symbol of the moment. The 40 oz. Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler (that’s 1.18 litres for us metric system folks) has become so popular that people are willing to wait outside Target stores overnight … Read more
An invasive species of crayfish that reproduces by cloning itself was discovered last summer in a Burlington, Ont., park — the first time the marbled crayfish has been identified in the wild in North America. Since then, a group of experts has been working to stop the species from spreading. The crayfish are in City View park, on … Read more
In an effort to reduce the spread of marine invasive species, Canada ordered lobster pounds to euthanize all egg-bearing female lobsters. But two years after the measure was introduced, some in the business are still unaware of the requirement. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has banned the long-held practice of releasing egg-bearing or “berried” … Read more
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our Changing Planet” to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday. This week: Electric … Read more
Canada’s big five banks are potentially misleading investors with their use of terms like sustainable finance, according to a complaint to securities regulators by a climate advocacy group. Banks are using the term “sustainable finance” too broadly and not backing up the claims with data, Investors for Paris Compliance said in its submission Tuesday to … Read more
