Knebworth plastic bag recycling scheme set to spread – Yahoo News Canada

CBC

Beached orca in B.C. dies despite life-saving efforts

A female killer whale that beached in northern Vancouver Island died on Saturday despite efforts by the community to push the mammal back into the water.Video of the incident, which occurred near the village of Zeballos on the island’s northwest coast, shows dozens of people trying to save the stranded orca.The female orca was stranded on shore in the Little Espinosa Inlet, about nine kilometres southwest of the village, at low tide while a calf swam nearby, said Florence Bruce of the Ehattesaht
CBC

Alberta’s Squeal on Pigs campaign seeing success in battle against wild boar

A program that helps Albertans identify signs of wild pigs is helping get rid of some of the destructive animals in the province. Reported sightings of wild boars have doubled in the three years since the launch of a public information program called Squeal on Pigs, said Megan Evans, executive director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council.The reports are relayed to a team of trappers, jointly hired by the Alberta government and Alberta Pork in November 2020. According to the province, 314 pig
Futurism

Trees “Coughing” as They Fail to Capture Excess CO2

Coughing Trees Trees are quite literally “coughing” as they’re struggling to keep up with the sheer amount of heat-trapped carbon dioxide in the air. A team of researchers led by Penn State assistant research professor of geosciences Max Lloyd, have found that in hotter climates, trees are no longer able to help out in reducing […]
CBC

Calgary startup aims to launch sustainable aviation fuel facilities on the Prairies

For anyone who has flown with United Airlines over the last year or so, you’ve likely seen the in-flight video promoting the company’s first Chief Trash Officer — Oscar the Grouch.It’s all part of a marketing campaign to promote the airline’s ambitions to use more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the future. SAF is biofuel that can be made from food waste and agricultural products. It’s more expensive than jet fuel, but it’s less polluting and can already be used by aircraft without any engine
The Weather Network

Curious about electric cars? This expert has the answers

The Canadian government has introduced an Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard. The Weather Network’s Nathan Coleman sat down with an expert to get answers to all of his (and possibly your) EV questions.
CBC

Thousands without power as Nova Scotia faces heavy winds and rainfall

Parts of Nova Scotia are without power as the province deals with heavy rainfall and winds Sunday.As of 9:12 a.m., over 22,000 people were without power, in the Halifax, Annapolis Valley, Lunenburg, Yarmouth, Truro and Antigonish areas, among others.In Halifax, police said they were on the scene near Robie Street and North Street, where high winds had knocked a tree down. They’re asking people to steer clear of the area while crews respond. A nearby business confirmed on X, the platform formerly
CBC

More than 200 cats taken into care from Houston, B.C., property

More than 200 cats and kittens will be moved from a single property in northern British Columbia to the care of the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in one of the society’s largest intakes of rescued animals in recent years, it says.Eileen Drever, senior officer with the society, says the B.C. SPCA became involved after a request for assistance from the animals’ guardian, who said he was feeling overwhelmed with his situation.”We sent staff out to his property. And when aske
Reuters

CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Sustainable aviation fuel costs must be lower, Exxon VP says

Costs are the main obstacle to increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Exxon Mobil Senior Vice President Jack Williams said on Friday. SAF accounts for just 0.2% of the jet fuel market but policymakers including U.S. President Joe Biden see its adoption as a way to meet goals on lowering carbon emissions. But SAF, a biofuel made from plant or animal materials including used cooking oil or agricultural waste, is up to five times more expensive than regular fuel.
Associated Press

More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs recalled due to burn, laceration risk

More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs made by Nestle and sold during the winter holidays are being recalled after reports of some users receiving burns or lacerations, according to a federal safety agency. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the mugs, when microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquid, can overheat or break, posing burn and laceration hazards. The four gift sets were sold in 11 ounce and 16 ounce sizes as part of several sets including a Starbucks holiday gift set with two mugs, Starbucks classic hot cocoa and mug, Starbucks peppermint and classic hot cocoas and mug, and Starbucks holiday blend coffee and mug.