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Trans Mountain pipeline will soon be at full capacity amid global energy crisis
The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May as a result of energy disruptions in the Middle East.
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The energy crisis has only just begun
For 26 days, oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf have stopped. But ships that made it out before the war started have been at sea delivering energy products to markets that ordered them. The last of those ships should … Continue reading
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Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference
Migratory species such as the snowy owl, hammerhead shark and others are being considered for additional protections at global talks in Brazil. Here’s what is endangering them and what is being proposed to help.
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EU charges porn sites with breaching tech safety rules, could face fines
The EU accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos of breaching rules by letting children access pornographic content on their sites. Companies can be fined as much as six per cent of their global annual turnover if found guilty of Digital … Continue reading
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Canadian orangutan scientist Biruté Galdikas dead at 79
Biruté Mary Galdikas, a Canadian scientist who dedicated her life to the study and conservation of orangutans, has died. She was the last living member of the renowned primatologists known as “trimates,” alongside Jane Goodall and Diane Fossey.
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OpenAI shuts down Sora app amid rising concerns about deepfakes and consent
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence, but also raised alarms in Hollywood and beyond about the dangers of letting people create … Continue reading
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Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?
Though oil and gas industry executives at CERAWeek, a global energy conference in Houston, welcomed Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson’s enthusiasm, they still say they want to see considerable action before they can be sure Canada’s federal government is serious … Continue reading
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A kitchen party at the bottom of the world: N.S. scientists return from Antarctic research trip
Three Nova Scotian geoscientists have returned from a month-long expedition to Antarctica and now hope to inspire other women to enter their field of work.
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Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
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Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops
Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for Fortnite, the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic uncertainty.
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