Earlier snowpack melt in the West could bring summer water scarcity
Snow is melting earlier, and more rain is falling instead of snow in the mountain ranges of the Western U.S. and Canada, leading to a leaner snowpack that could impact …
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A fine of 1.2 billion euro was levied on Facebook over mishandling of users’ data
Brussels/IBNS: Following the EDPB’s binding dispute resolution decision of Apr 13, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) was issued a 1.2 billion euro fine following an inquiry into its Facebook …
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Almost 40% of land burned by western wildfires can be traced to carbon emissions
Almost 40% of forest area burned by wildfire in the western United States and southwestern Canada in the last 40 years can be attributed to carbon emissions associated with the …
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For Canada jays, sibling rivalry can be deadly as winner takes all
In the animal kingdom, sibling conflicts —mostly in the form of competition for food from parents —are fairly common in birds. Sometimes death can occur as a result of this …
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How Vancouver’s geese affect Canada’s river systems
In a bid to control the Canada goose population in the city, the Vancouver Park Board has approved a plan for “lethal removal.” The birds were introduced by humans in …
Read More Alberta firefighters on high alert for new wildfires as hot, dry weather conditions return
Calgary/CMEDIA: Alberta’s return of hot weather in the days puts firefighters on high alert as they look for new wildfires escalating the danger in communities under threat. Thousands of Albertans have …
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Researchers call for Canada to braid Indigenous rights with endangered species laws
Climbing caribou numbers in northeastern British Columbia prove that collaborations between Indigenous and colonial governments can reverse decades-long declines, but focus needs to shift to culturally meaningful recovery targets, a …
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Artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT is now available on Apple smartphones
IBNS: Users can now access the artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT, which has gained popularity ever since its launch, in Apple App Store. OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed company behind ChatGPT, said in …
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Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrating LGBTQ+ community
New York/IBNS: Celebrating the ongoing movement to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Pride Edition Sport Band accompanied by a matching …
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B.C’s heat wave continues to fall, but still setting high temperature records
Vancouver/CMEDIA: Although daily temperature records continue to fall across the province of B.C., it still records high temperatures. Environment and Climate Change Canada preliminary data showed nine communities saw their …
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