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Josephine Mandamin among 3 honourees in Canada Post’s 2024 Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series

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Josephine Mandamin among 3 honourees in Canada Post’s 2024 Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series

Josephine Mandamin, an environmentalist from Wikwemikong First Nation in northwestern Ontario, is one of three inspirational individuals featured in Canada Post’s 2024 Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series.  The postal service unveiled the Mandamin stamp in Thunder Bay, Ont., this week, the latest in the three-stamp set to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. “She never did this … Read more

Pharmaceuticals in our waterways affect wildlife. This researcher says it’s a big problem

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Pharmaceuticals in our waterways affect wildlife. This researcher says it’s a big problem

The Current11:38How our discarded drugs are sparking sex changes in fish What do fish act like on anti-anxiety medication? According to Karen Kidd, “they get bolder” and don’t rely on their usual survival skills — and that’s part of a big problem. “Fish are swimming around in the soup of drugs … and a drug … Read more

How von der Leyen could win the election and still lose her job – POLITICO

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How von der Leyen could win the election and still lose her job – POLITICO

Squaring these two seemingly irreconcilable positions will be “the biggest challenge,” Eickhout said. Celebrate today, negotiate tomorrow In the moment, at least, it was a triumphant, delirious Sunday night for von der Leyen, who led her party to an increased share of seats in the Parliament. Now, however, she must begin tense negotiations to secure … Read more

The European Parliament has changed your life — really. Here’s how. – POLITICO

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The European Parliament has changed your life — really. Here’s how. – POLITICO

But as we wait to see how the 2024 EU election shakes down, here’s a snapshot of some of the smaller but more tangible things MEPs have done over the last five years. One charger to power them all Apple itself will never admit it, but when it launched the iPhone 15 with a regular … Read more

The carbon tax has plagued the Liberals politically. Research says that’s not surprising

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The carbon tax has plagued the Liberals politically. Research says that’s not surprising

It was supposed to do the heavy lifting for Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions targets. And it was supposed to remain a major part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s legacy, both at home and abroad — part of an urgent global push to fight climate change. But instead of fulfilling those Liberal hopes, carbon pricing has … Read more

Noisy planes at Brussels Airport sparked Belgian political war – POLITICO

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Noisy planes at Brussels Airport sparked Belgian political war – POLITICO

Gilkinet is a member of the Greens, while Weyts is with the nationalist New Flemish Alliance. “I have complete empathy for the inconveniences suffered by people who are overflown wherever they live, in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels,” Gilkinet added. “And that’s why I want to reduce the authorized noise volume for aircraft according to the … Read more

China’s Yangtze River, biggest freshwater lakes Poyang and Dongting at risk as fishing, sand mining bans flouted: report

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China’s Yangtze River, biggest freshwater lakes Poyang and Dongting at risk as fishing, sand mining bans flouted: report

However, according to the report from the centre’s inspection groups, rules against low dykes in Poyang Lake were not enforced, “fishing bans in key waters and aquatic life protection are not fully implemented, and the problem of agricultural pollution is prominent”. Low dykes built to retain water had affected water quality in the lake and … Read more

Japan’s government issues ‘rules of life’ to help foreigners fit in

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Japan’s government issues ‘rules of life’ to help foreigners fit in

Japan recently introduced a Digital Nomad Visa that allows foreigners from 49 countries to live in the country for six months. But before they pack their bags, they may want to read Japan’s “Life and Work Guidebook,” which is aimed at helping foreigners fit in. The guidebook, published by Japan’s Immigration Services Agency, provides advice … Read more

Water pollution in Jakarta: Some residents resort to buying clean water from neighbours

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Water pollution in Jakarta: Some residents resort to buying clean water from neighbours

BUILDING CLEAN WATER PIPELINES The capital city currently has about 65 per cent accessibility to clean water, and authorities have set an ambitious target of 100 per cent by 2030.  The government is also speeding up clean water pipeline construction.  Jakarta Water Resources Department acting secretary Hendri said: “Work is underway to build pipes in … Read more

Polis signs bills providing millions to boost public transit

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Polis signs bills providing millions to boost public transit

Groundwork for possible car-free living along Colorado’s Front Range got done Thursday as Gov. Jared Polis signed four bills into law to boost public transportation. The new laws let state leaders pump tens of millions into transit projects, foremost a multi-billion-dollar rail system linking Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and, eventually, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Polis … Read more