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Entries for January 2020
Beluga whales’ silence speaks volumes
Views: 1123
(January 20, 2020)
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We don’t fully understand how the growing acoustic disturbances caused by human activities on the ocean – such as sonar, oil drilling or the movement of large shipping vessels – is affecting whales and other marine mammals. But judging by their behaviour when exposed to these noises, we can speculate that it is at best unwelcome and at worse a survival threat that interferes with communications, causes extreme stress, and can even lead to death.
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Commentary: Burning wood for energy is not a climate-friendly policy
Views: 1300
(January 10, 2020)
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Hilary Cooke and Don Reid, based out of the Whitehorse office of WCS Canada explain why biomass energy, or wood burning, isn't a green alternative.
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