Arctic could be ice-free during summer by 2030: Study
IBNS: A new study published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday has found that the Arctic would be ‘ice-free’ by as early as the 2030s. “Results indicate that the …
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Canada to host Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility in Vancouver, BC Aug 22-26
Seventh Assembly of Global Environment Facility.Image credit Twitter @theGEF Ottawa/CMEDA: On World Environment Day Canada today, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic …
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Security risk faced by Android users; over 100 apps in Google Play found with malware: Report
IBNS: Cybersecurity never ceases to be a cause of worry as makers of spyware, malware, and other harmful modules keep inventing new ways to breach the safety net of our …
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Major US firms agree to $1.2 bn ‘forever chemicals’ settlement
Three major chemical manufacturers reportedly announced Friday they will pay nearly $1.2 billion to settle claims that they contaminated water sources across the United States with harmful “forever chemicals” known …
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Canada’s target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, is enormously ambitious, says Wilkinson
Ottawa/CMEDIA: The federal government of Canada’s current target to hit net zero emissions by 2050, a goal shared by the other G7 countries, is an enormously ambitious target, Natural Resources …
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UN indendent rights experts say regulation needed to curb AI for surveillance, disinformation
New York: Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spyware and disinformation is on the rise, and regulation of the space has become urgent, according to UN-appointed independent rights experts. In a statement on …
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Nova Scotia: Shelburne County’s historic wildfire continues to grow after burning for nearly a week
Nova Scotia/CMEDIA: The out of control historic fire that has been burning for nearly a week near Barrington Lake in Nova Scotia’s southwestern region reportedly continued to grow overnight Thursday. …
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Habit of continuous study was more widespread during lockdown, AI study finds
According to a study by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), the Eurecat technology center and the Autonomous University of Madrid, published in PLOS ONE, students worked more continuously during the …
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China completes successful launch of crewed mission to Tiangong Space Station
Jiuquan/China/IBNS: China sent three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian in orbit, to the Tiangong space station via a Long March 2F rocket. The Shenzhou-16 crew safely docked at the …
Read More Halifax’s out of control wildfire damages about 200 homes, structures, officials say
Nova Scotia/CMEDIA: Out of control wildfire still burning northwest of Halifax on Monday officials reportedly said it has damaged hundreds of homes was , with thousands of residences under a …
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