A destructive fire-generated vortex – a massive stream of rising, spinning, smoke, ash and fire – that topped out at 17,000 feet above the earth, accelerated the Carr Fire that killed eight people and devastated a widespread area in the Redding, California region in July 2018.
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Simple Steps to Climate-Proof Farms Have Big Potential Upside for Tropical Farmers
Cacao farmers in Nicaragua lose their crop, the main ingredient for chocolate, to fungal blight and degrading soils.
The national marine sanctuary legacy of President George H.W. Bush
This week, along with the rest of the nation, we mourn the passing of our 41st president, George H.W. Bush, on November 30, 2018.
“Nobody monitors air quality here”: Researcher returns home to study Trinidad and Tobago emissions
A new study by a graduate student in the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering measured significant concentrations of traffic-related air pollution near roadways in the small island nation of Trinidad and Tobago, reaching levels comparable to highways in major urban centres like Toronto and Detroit.
Fast E.coli test keeps bad food off shelves
A new E.coli rapid testing kit developed by researchers at Western University is revolutionizing food safety testing by producing results within hours, not days – and ensuring contaminated food doesn’t make it to the produce aisle of your neighbourhood grocery store.
Study finds toxic chemicals on smartphones, in bodies of smartphone users
Much has been written about the detrimental effects of smartphones on attention spans, stress levels and dinner table conversations.