Category : Arctic Environment


Rainy, mild Wednesday continues in Ottawa

Ottawa experiences another rainy, mild November day while the city replaces oversized school-zone signs. Get the latest weather and municipal updates.

Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Disrupts Air Travel

NASA satellite imagery reveals Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption on November 23, 2025, causing widespread flight cancellations and travel disruptions across the region.

Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000-year dormancy

The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region has erupted for the first time in 12,000 years, sending massive ash plumes into the atmosphere. Witnesses captured dramatic footage of the historic event.

Nunavik Inuit resilience in water crisis

Nunavik's Inuit communities demonstrate remarkable resilience facing ongoing water shortages. Learn how traditional knowledge helps combat Canada's northern water crisis.

Toxic PFAS Found in B.C. Sea Otters

UBC researchers discover toxic PFAS chemicals in B.C. sea otters, with levels three times higher near cities. This raises concerns for marine ecosystem health.

Quebec man identified in fatal Ontario plane crash

A Quebec man has been identified as the victim of Saturday's fatal mid-air plane crash in eastern Ontario. Witnesses and the South Glengarry community express shock as investigation continues.

Bitumen Tanker Spill Contaminates Alberta River

A major environmental incident unfolds in Alberta as a tanker truck carrying bitumen crashes and leaks the petroleum product into the North Saskatchewan River, prompting emergency response and environmental concerns.

Massive 80,000L Fuel Spill After BC Train Derailment

A major environmental emergency is underway in British Columbia's Interior after a train derailment spilled over 80,000 litres of diesel fuel, triggering a massive multi-agency response and raising concerns about ecological impact.

Gas Leak Emergency: Kirkland Lake Evacuations

A major natural gas leak triggered emergency evacuations in downtown Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Emergency crews responded to the hazardous situation, closing streets and establishing safety perimeters.

Deep Sea Mining Threatens Marine Food Web: Study

Groundbreaking research reveals how deep-sea mining could disrupt marine ecosystems from seabed to surface, threatening the entire ocean food chain with far-reaching consequences.

Seal Diet Study Reignites NL Fisheries Debate

New research reveals seals are consuming large quantities of cod, reigniting the contentious discussion about seal management in Atlantic Canada's struggling fishing industry.

Inuit-Led Hydro Project Replaces Arctic Diesel

An Inuit community in Quebec's Far North is leading Canada's Arctic energy transformation with a groundbreaking hydroelectric project that will eliminate diesel dependency and create sustainable prosperity.

Inukjuak Ditches Diesel for Renewable Hydro Power

The remote Inuit community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec is making a historic transition from diesel dependency to clean, renewable hydroelectric power, marking a new era of energy independence and environmental stewardship.

Toxic Forever Chemicals Found in B.C. Sea Otters

Groundbreaking research reveals alarming levels of PFAS chemicals in sea otters along British Columbia's coast, signaling widespread contamination of marine environments and potential threats to wildlife health.

Army Corps approves Enbridge pipeline reroute in Wisconsin

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved Enbridge's controversial plan to reroute its Line 5 pipeline around the Bad River Reservation in Wisconsin, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing energy-infrastructure debate.

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