Author: Great Lakes Now
Could fungi prevent the spread of wildfires? These Alberta researchers are trying to find out
Two years ago, the area around Fox Creek, Alta., was a charred wasteland. On May 5, 2023, a wildfire galloped towards the town of 1,900 residents in northwest Alberta. A … Continued
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The outdoor space at this cabin in Ucluelet, B.C., helps you embrace the rain, not escape it
When your cabin is deep in the forest, in one of the rainiest communities in the country—the surf town of Ucluelet, B.C., sits on the Pacific side of Vancouver Island … Continued
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Cottage Q&A: What attacked me in the lake?
Last year when putting in my dock, I was attacked by what I presumed were bugs. I was at first terribly itchy; I was left with a rash, which morphed … Continued
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‘It’s a death sentence for many species.’ New provincial government bill would repeal Endangered Species Act
A new bill from the provincial government would roll back protections for endangered species in Ontario, which is raising concern from environmental groups. Bill 5—the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our … Continued
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Researchers have found a drug that makes human blood poisonous to mosquitoes
One of the worst parts of cottaging in the spring is having to flick away the annoying buzz of mosquitoes circling your head. Sure, you can douse yourself in bug … Continued
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