It took more than 25 years for Rhonda MacDonald and her family to transform their 41-hectare property on the Shackan Indian Band Lands, west of Merritt, BC, into a vibrant business and homestead—but a massive 2022 debris flow changed everything in just 25 minutes.
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Scientists Studying Impact of Painting Wind Turbine Blade Black to Reduce Bird Collisions
Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by painting a single blade of the turbine black.
Coastal Anthropogenic Carbon
Excess carbon dioxide emitted by human activities—such as fossil fuel burning, land-use changes, and deforestation—is known as anthropogenic carbon dioxide.
Fighting Coastal Erosion with Electricity
New research from Northwestern University has systematically proven that a mild zap of electricity can strengthen a marine coastline for generations — greatly reducing the threat of erosion in the face of climate change and rising sea levels.
Honey Bees May Play Key Role in Spreading Viruses to Wild Bumble Bees
Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at Penn State who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in bees.
Microplastics Found in Human Brains
Scientists have found microplastics in brain tissue.