Canada rejects outright ban on bee-killing pesticides
Canada's health agency announced Wednesday restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in agriculture to protect aquatic insects, backtracking on a proposed outright ban prompted by a massive bee die-off......»»
We can"t eradicate deadly cane toads—but there"s a way to stop them killing wildlife
Australia can claim more than its fair share of environmental blunders, but the introduction of cane toads in 1935 surely ranks as one of the worst......»»
Pet flea and tick treatments contain pesticides that end up washing into the environment
Responsible owners of the UK's 22 million cats and dogs may well have followed advice from many vets to treat pets with a monthly preventative "spot on" flea and tick treatment. However, these treatments are polluting our rivers and could pose a heal.....»»
"I cried a little": from Texas to Canada, the awe and beauty of solar eclipse
The day died and was reborn a few minutes later Monday in the southern United States. There were hugs, tears and gasping as people watched the moon fully eclipse the sun and briefly plunge the world into darkness......»»
When is the next total solar eclipse?
Monday's total solar eclipse in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has been and gone. So when is the next chance to experience this spectacular celestial phenomenon?.....»»
Wolfe Automotive enters U.S., buys two Montana dealerships
Wolfe Automotive Group, of Calgary, Alberta, in Canada, has purchased its first two U.S. dealerships......»»
India"s Tata Group aims to buy another iPhone manufacturing plant
Pegatron is reportedly nearing a deal to sell the Tata Group a controlling stake in its iPhone facility in Tamil Nadu, India.Pegatron facility (Source: Pegatron)Following its outright purchase of Wistron's iPhone plant in India's southwestern state o.....»»
When is the NEXT total solar eclipse?
Monday's total solar eclipse in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has been and gone. So when is the next chance to experience this spectacular celestial phenomenon?.....»»
Google Officially Launches its “Find My Device” Feature for Android
The feature will initially roll-out for users in the US and Canada, with a global release in the future. The post Google Officially Launches its “Find My Device” Feature for Android appeared first on Phandroid. It took a while,.....»»
After pushing cloud storage, TV provider to auto-delete 61-day-old DVR recordings
Customers originally had 365 days to enjoy the recordings. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Canadian telecom Bell Canada has been pushing its cloud-based DVR service to its Fibe TV subscribers for years. While it has given custom.....»»
FCC chair rejects call to impose Universal Service fees on broadband
New fees on broadband could cause “major upheaval," FCC plan says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | BernardaSv) The Federal Communications Commission chair decided not to impose Universal Service fees on Internet servic.....»»
Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024: Watch Online, What Time, Path of Totality
Here’s how to view the total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon casts a slender shadow across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada......»»
Fining big polluters can reduce environmental damage, but only if the fines match the crimes
Some of Canada's biggest employers have a poor track record of abiding by environmental laws. When laws are broken corporate leaders don't go to prison; instead, the company is fined. But the fines are rarely severe enough to scare them into changing.....»»
The Latest: Moon begins blocking sun over Pacific Ocean
A total solar eclipse crossing North America on Monday will darken skies along a path through Mexico, the United States and Canada. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in certain spots......»»
Ocean floor a "reservoir" of plastic pollution, study finds
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, and the University of Toronto in Canada, estimates up to 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor. The article, "Plastics in the deep sea—A global estima.....»»
How agroecology can be part of a "just transition" for Canada"s food system
Problems in Canada's food system are being felt from field to fork—and they are increasingly hard to swallow......»»
Ford delays EV pickup, utilities as it expands hybrid options
The automaker said it is delaying the start of production at its under-construction Blue Oval City plant in Tennessee from late 2025 to 2026. It is also postponing production of three-row EV utilities at a facility in Canada from 2025 to 2027......»»
Mercedes-Benz rejects "anti-union" allegations after UAW complaints
The UAW said it filed charges against Mercedes-Benz for violating Germany’s global supply chain practices which prohibits German companies from disregarding workers’ rights to form trade unions......»»
Google has Shutdown its Podcasts App
The app joins the likes of Google Stadia and Pixel Pass. The post Google has Shutdown its Podcasts App appeared first on Phandroid. Several months back, Google announced that it was killing off its Podcasts app, with podcast content transi.....»»
Apple supplier TSMC evacuates as earthquake hits Taiwan
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit Taiwan, killing 9, and causing Apple processor manufacturer to temporarily halt production.There are no reports of TSMC facilities being damaged, but some domestic and office blocks were badly hit (Source; Reuters)W.....»»
School board social media lawsuits: For too long, we"ve sought individual solutions to a collective problem
Four of the largest school boards in Canada are suing the companies behind popular social media apps Instagram and Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok. According to the Ontario boards, students are "experiencing an attention, learning and mental health cri.....»»