Tag: forest fires
MEMO: Sierra Club & Partners Rally to Make Polluters Pay for Climate Disasters
Summary of Week of Action and What to Expect Next Washington, DC — Last week, Sierra Club joined partners from across the country for a “Make Polluters Pay” Week of Action, a coordinated set of advocacy actions and events dedicated to holding Big Oil and Gas companies accountable for their climate … [continued]
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Lucknow-area farmer Tony McQuail running to lead the federal NDP
McQuail and his wife Fran are organic farmers who helped start what is now known as the Ecological Farmer’s Association of Ontario.
Unique Bruce Peninsula black bears focus of expert talk in Owen Sound
A renowned bear expert is making a stop in Owen Sound next week for a talk about the genetically isolated and unique population of black bears that call the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula home. Wildlife biologist Dr. Martyn Obbard, an emeritus research scientist with the Ministry of Natural Resources who studied both black bears and polar […]
Higher Value, Lower Volume: The Future Of Canadian Forestry
Canada’s forests are immense, covering nearly 350 million hectares and holding almost 9% of the world’s forested land. They are central to the country’s identity, economy, and climate profile. For decades, forestry has provided jobs and exports while maintaining relatively stable forest cover, but the climate and biodiversity math has … [continued]
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AI Could Snuff Out Wildfires One Power Line at a Time
NREL’s Computing Capabilities Could Help Prevent Wildfires Caused by Fallen Power Lines Annually, tens of thousands of wildfires ravage the United States, posing significant threats to people, wildlife, and infrastructure. A percentage of those wildfires are caused by degraded or downed electrical equipment. But what if artificial intelligence (AI) could … [continued]
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