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Politicians set to balance industry, farmland, heritage with south London land plan
An industrial subdivision may rise in southeast London as the owner wants to tear down homes on a large agricultural site to prepare it for development, according to a staff report going to politicians on Tuesday. The 44 hectare (108 acre) plot of land at 1361 Wilton Grove Rd. is home to nine buildings and […]
‘Vampires of the Great Lakes’: Parasitic sea lampreys exceed targets in all Great Lakes
Sea lamprey abundance exceeded targets in 2024 in all Great Lakes due to treatment restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, numbers of the parasitic fish are expected to decline. Read […]
Why Is The Sea Level Rise Higher In The Southeast Than In Other Parts Of The US?
Did you know that the first water level observing stations were established in the 1850s? Even back then sea level rise was important to monitor. Alexander Dallas Bache, second superintendent of the coast survey, explained in 1854, “It seems a very simple task to make correct tidal observations; but in … [continued]
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Sewage island: $26M flood-proofing aims to protect water-treatment plant
London is building an island fortress of sorts to ensure residents still can flush their toilets as climate change makes Thames River floods more common and dangerous threats.
Brightshores issues warning about long wait times at emergency departments
Emergency departments in Owen Sound, Meaford, Southampton, Markdale, Wiarton and Lion’s Head are experiencing increased patient volumes and are warning of extended wait times at emergency rooms. Brightshores Health System released a notice Friday afternoon encouraging those with less urgent medical concerns to seek care through alternative options such as family doctors, walk-in clinics, or […]
Indwell, the supportive housing agency, is expected to begin construction January 15 and residents may be in its 42 units in 2026, said Graham Cubitt, director of projects and development at Indwell.
With the swing of a hammer, more housing is on the way for Londoners in need. Construction is about to begin on the interior of the former War Memorial Childrenâs Hospital near the former South Street hospital site, part of the Vision SoHo Alliance. Indwell, the supportive housing agency, is expected to begin construction Jan. […]
British Columbia Shows Norway How To Decarbonize Ferries
Moving people and vehicles across short distances is a no-brainer for batteries and electric motors. The only problem, as with most electrification of transportation, is getting electricity at sufficient power levels to the point of charging. British Columbia has a very obvious and straightforward strategy for its ferries. British Columbia … [continued]
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Lifestyle changes cut dementia risk in half of cases: London research
Get off the couch, go for a walk, get your hearing checked and get a good nightâs sleep.Â
Elevated levels of radium found in Western Pennsylvania’s freshwater mussels
By Kiley Bense, Inside Climate News
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Sixty-two years ago, Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” connected disappearing populations of bald eagles to the presence of the pesticide DDT in the birds’ food chain.
Chicago keeps its New Year’s resolution: All city buildings now use 100% clean power
By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, WBEZ
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