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2 days ago · Oct. 15, 2024 11 min. read. From amping up power production to the future of LNG, here are the policies being... We’re suing the RCMP to take a stand for press freedom. All journalists in Canada should be able to do their work without risk of police interference. Help us defend the right to a free press by making a donation to The Narwhal’s ...
SMRs: small modular reactors in Canada, explained | The Narwhal
Jan 4, 2021 · The federal government is gearing up for a big bet on small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. There have been rumblings about the technology for years, but the SMR Action Plan, released in December, lays out Ottawa’s role in advancing the technology. “Small modular reactors represent the next great opportunity for Canada — helping us to phase out coal and electrify carbon-intensive ...
BC wildfire: real-time map, news and resources - The Narwhal
Jul 11, 2024 · Download the BC Wildfire Service app on Apple or GooglePlay for information about fires, suppression efforts and evacuation alerts or orders. Make a plan using B.C.’s emergency ready service and prepare a grab-and-go bag. If you see a wildfire, please call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone to report.
The Site C dam in British Columbia - The Narwhal
Aug 29, 2024 · Site C Dam. The Site C dam is a 1,100 megawatt hydro dam currently under construction on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. The dam has been proposed since the 1970s and, if completed, would be the third dam on the Peace River. With a price tag of $16 billion, Site C is both the costliest dam in Canadian history and the ...
How Magnetawan First Nation tracks wildlife | The Narwhal
Sep 11, 2024 · Terry Jones’ Elders always knew wild cats roamed across Magnetawan First Nation lands off the shores of Waaseyaagami-wiikwed (Georgian Bay) in northern “Ontario.”. But the province’s Ministry of Natural Resources wouldn’t acknowledge them due to “lack of documentation,” according to the species-at-risk and research technician with the community roughly 80 kilometres south of ...
Saskatchewan lets a fifth of its oil and gas methane escape into …
Sep 16, 2024 · Methane, an invisible, odourless greenhouse gas, traps heat in the atmosphere and threatens the health and safety of communities by presenting respiratory and cardiovascular complications as a ground-level pollutant. In 2023, the federal government proposed draft rules to cut methane emissions from oil and gas operations by 75 per cent below 2012 levels by 2030.
‘They’re here!’: wild boars are taking over Canada | The Narwhal
Jan 17, 2023 · The invasive animal creates the perfect environment for invasive plants. According to the Invasive Species Council of BC, wild pig rooting and trampling destroys seedlings and roots of native flora and “creates ideal conditions for invasive plants to colonize the disturbed soil.”. Wild pigs are also prolific breeders, with sows producing around six piglets per year, meaning their ...
First Nations fight to bring traditional foods back to the table | The ...
Oct 6, 2023 · The prohibition of cultural burns, which were used by First Nations to manage forests and cultivate food species until they were outlawed in 1874, has contributed to the growing threat of wildfires. These fires have been worsening in speed and scale, putting traditional foods and food growing operations at risk.
Photos show Coastal GasLink sediment spills into wetlands, rivers
May 23, 2023 (Updated Sept. 12, 2024) 9 min. read. Share. On May 17, The Narwhal documented the impacts of spring melt at Coastal GasLink worksites on Wet'suwet'en territory. Flying over sections of the pipeline project revealed the scale of erosion and sediment problems, subject to current stop-work orders issued by provincial regulators.
The fight for clean land on Akwesasne Mohawk territory | The …
Sep 14, 2024 · In April 2024, at just 35 years old, Sierra Johnson-Caldwell was hospitalized for a heart attack. It’s the most recent health challenge faced by the Mohawk citizen, who grew up in a community contaminated by industrial waste. Since being discharged, she’s relied on a cane to get around, and her steps are still hesitant and unsteady.