And a west-to- east pipeline could not be completed before Trump finishes his term of office. So how is tomorrow’s stranded asset a solution to today’s geopolitical crisis? Trans Canada (now TC Energy) abandoned Energy East 1.0 after figuring out it made no business sense. Quebec and New Brunswick refineries […]
Month: February 2025
REACTION: Nature Canada’s Celebrates New Agreement Between the Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories
This follows earlier bilateral Nature Agreements between the federal government and the governments of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Yukon. This latest agreement will invest $7 million dollars this year, and up to $20 million over the next 10 years, in protecting nature in the Northwest Territories. In particular, it […]
Need a Simple Way to Destress? Stop and Notice Nature, Experts Say
An Edmonton researcher says simply noticing nature can boost your mood and help beat the winter blues. Read the CBC article → “When people notice nature, and not necessarily even just spend extra time, but just [notice] it, we know it enhances our positive emotions” — Holli-Anne Passmore, professor of […]
How to Dispose of Liquor and Denatured Alcohol Safely
Proper disposal of hazardous substances is essential to public health and the environment. Whether clearing… The post How to Dispose of Liquor and Denatured Alcohol Safely appeared first on Earth911.
Felines Evoke ‘A Floating World’ in Tùng Nâm’s Illustrations
Accompanied by delicate insects and social betta fish, the cats in Tùng Nâm’s illustrations (previously) alternate between curiosity, serenity, friskiness, and determination. The artist portrays a diversity of feline natures, merging their likenesses with flowers, waves, foliage, and clouds. Nâm’s characters are playfully anthropomorphized, donning patterned kimonos and hair ornaments. […]
Grace Under the Ice: The Resilience and Elegance of Harp Seals in the North
Thanks to the Aquatic Conservation Initiative for providing this month’s blog. Distribution and Population Spread across the North Atlantic, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, into Baffin Bay, to the Greenland Sea, all the way to the White Sea of northern Russia lives the Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus). Residing in 3 […]
Matt Roussel’s Textured Woodcuts Metamorphose into Paintings
From elaborate portraits to overflowing florals to playful animals, the woodcuts of Matt Roussel (previously) tell a wide range of enigmatic stories. For his large-scale works, Roussel begins by carving wooden panels, but rather than using the blocks to make prints, he applies acrylic paint to the surfaces to create […]
How to Recycle Electric Motors
Machinery that relies on electric motors surrounds you all the time. Electric motors’ impact ranges… The post How to Recycle Electric Motors appeared first on Earth911.
Recycling Mystery: Spent Shell Casings
What’s your standard routine once you’re done shooting at a gun range? If you’re like… The post Recycling Mystery: Spent Shell Casings appeared first on Earth911.
6 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottles
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to fifth grade science class. Besides getting a… The post 6 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bottles appeared first on Earth911.