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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Jun 7

Wildfires continue to rage in Canada. In this northern Alberta community, nearly half the buildings have been destroyed.

Nearly half of northern Alberta community destroyed as wildfires flare | CBC News

As Albertans forced out by wildfires wait for word when it will be safe to return home, other evacuees are learning their homes have been lost to the flames.

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Kendall Powell @kendallsciwrite.bsky.social · Jun 6

It is really no surprise that some of the scientists studying the most vulnerable populations are fighting back and suing the Trump admin over grant terminations. Excellent reporting by @virginiagewin.bsky.social as always.

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‘We were ready for this’: meet the scientists suing the Trump administration to reinstate terminated grants

Judge sets court date to hear the US government detail how termination directives were made.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Jun 6

A group of leading ocean and climate scientists, including Canadians, is calling for a ban on deep-sea mining just as U.S. President Donald Trump moves to fast-track undersea mining approvals. CBC News science reporter Inayat Singh has the story.

Scientists want a ban on deep-sea mining. Trump wants to fast-track it

A group of leading ocean and climate scientists, including Canadians, is calling for a ban on deep-sea mining just as U.S. President Donald Trump moves to fast-track undersea mining approvals.

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Nael Shiab @naelshiab.bsky.social · Jun 6

Bad air quality caused by Western wildfires for 54 communities this morning, mainly in Southern Ontario and Quebec. And summer hasn't even started yet... Link to our climate dashboard in the comments.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Jun 6

The measles outbreak in Canada has contributed to the death of an infant who was infected before birth. Here's what you need to know if you're pregnant and unvaccinated.

Ontario baby's death raises questions about how measles effects pregnancy | CBC News

The death of an Ontario baby who contracted measles while in the womb and was then born premature is raising questions about the virus and how it effects pregnancy.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Jun 5

Canadian wildfire smoke is blowing over to Europe with more arriving this week, writes CBC News climate reporter Emily Chung.

Canadian wildfire smoke blows over to Europe | CBC News

Plumes of smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada have been blown across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, with more expected to arrive this week, satellite data shows.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Jun 5

With more than 600,000 EVs on Canada's roads, there are soon going to be a lot of batteries looking to be recycled. What's the plan? CBC News @alexandramaej.bsky.social‬ digs into EVs, black mass & critical minerals

Without regulations to drive market, Canada's EV battery recycling industry may run out of road, experts warn | CBC News

There are more than 600,000 electric vehicles on Canada’s roads, and eventually, their batteries will die. Industry and policy experts say government regulations are needed to drive the country's EV…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Jun 4

A visit to the dentist always seems expensive. CBC health reporter Amina Zafar writes about a new survey of Canadians that finds that we're delaying or skipping visits because of the cost.

56% of Canadians delay dental and other health checks over cost, survey suggests | CBC News

As the Canadian Dental Care Plan expands to include all eligible age groups, 35 per cent of Canadians report they've skipped or reduced dental visits, a new survey suggests. Dental care was the most…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Jun 4

Worried about wildfires or concerned about smoke? The CBC News Climate Dashboard now offers live updates on air quality warnings -- as well as active fires across the country.

Is today’s weather normal? Search for your town or city to compare it to previous years

The CBC News Climate Dashboard tracks temperature and precipitation and compares them to historical trends. Check back daily to see breaking records and the forecast for where you live.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 24

Waitlists for mental health and substance use services are one of the deterrents for girls and young women in Canada looking for professional help, a new report from Statistics Canada suggests, by CBC Health's Amina Zafar.

Girls and young women need better access to mental health care, StatsCan report suggests | CBC News

Waitlists for mental health and substance use services are one of the deterrents for girls and young women in Canada looking for professional help, a new report from Statistics Canada suggests.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 24

Large lakes have the potential to host offshore wind farms, but offshore wind has been banned in Ontario since 2011. Here's how the Dutch managed to build the world's largest freshwater wind farm, by CBC's science reporter Emily Chung.

Despite local opposition, the Dutch built the world's largest freshwater wind farm | CBC News

Ontario has a ban on offshore wind in the Great Lakes, despite its potential to generate clean energy. Meanwhile, the Netherlands built the largest freshwater wind farm in the world despite local…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 23

NOAA is forecasting an above-average year for Atlantic hurricanes, with 13 to 19 named storms and six to 10 of them becoming hurricanes. Three hurricanes affected Canada in 2024: Beryl, Debby and Ernesto. From CBC's senior science reporter @nebulousnikki.bsky.social‬:

Expect an above-average hurricane season, says NOAA | CBC News

The hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, will be an active one, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 23

"Like a massive, skulking sandworm out of Frank Herbert's Dune, there exists an inescapable maw where all in its destructive path—from fish struggling to flee to crabs tangled up in the nets—are doomed." How CBC science reporter Anand Ram hooks you in a review of Ocean.

David Attenborough's Ocean documentary has a scene straight out of Dune | CBC News

Opening in Canadian theatres on May 24, Ocean with David Attenborough is a beautiful yet dark look at the vital ecosystems of our connected seas — and the harms humans bring to it.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 23

Our weekly climate newsletter is up!
🔥 How to prepare (affordably) for heat, smoke and wildfire
❗ Is your neighbourhood contaminated with PFAS?
🚘 Why so many new cars sold in 2025 will be electric (hint: China)
🛋️ Plus: Our weekly reads

How to prepare (affordably) for heat, smoke and wildfire | CBC News

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get some tips on how to prepare your home for the summer's hot weather, and possible smoke and wildfires; map out PFAS contamination across Canada;…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 22

Canadians might soon be spending more money on electricity if a popular energy efficiency program gets axed in the U.S. Dozens of rebate and incentive programs across the country rely on Energy Star. CBC's science reporter Emily Chung digs in:

The U.S. plans to cut Energy Star. Could that raise costs for Canadians? | CBC News

If the Energy Star program disappears in the U.S., it could affect the labels Canadians rely on to know what products will help them save on energy bills. While there is a Canadian label administered…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 11

'It was fantastic' A Parkinson’s patient finds a treatment he thinks can change his life, written by CBC Health's Marcy Cuttler, who also produced this story, with reporter Christine Birak.

'It was fantastic'

A Toronto man who has Parkinson’s disease is part of a Canadian trial to see if a new device can address his lingering issues and change the way we treat neurological conditions.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 10

If you have an EV do you need a Level 2 charging at home — or is Level 1 perfectly good? CBC science and climate reporter Emily Chung takes a look in a couple of stories. Start with this one (www.cbc.ca/news/science... ) and then this one (www.cbc.ca/news/science... ).

Where will you charge your future EV? You may have a suitable plug already | CBC News

Thinking about an EV as your next car, but worried about where to charge it, and whether you'll need a pricey electrical upgrade to your home? If you have parking and a plug somewhere nearby, your…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 10

A new study by researchers at Women's College Hospital in Toronto finds that in some cases the data from your doctor's appointment (stripped of personal information) may end up with pharmaceutical companies. CBC Heath's Alison Northcott has the story:

Millions of Canadians' health data available for sale to pharmaceutical industry, study shows | CBC News

Details about your health, medical history and prescriptions can all be found in your medical record. A new Canadian study found in some cases, private companies are accessing parts of that data and…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 9

Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed to build 500,000 new home in Canada a year to help meet our housing needs. What if each one came with solar panels? CBC Climate's @inayatsingh.com looked into it for the latest issue of our newsletter What on Earth.

Should all new homes in Canada come with solar? | CBC News

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we consider the impact of adding solar panels to all new homes built in Canada, check out a solar-powered EV slated to hit the market soon and…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 9

Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this weekend -- and it might make it to the Earth's surface. @nebulousnikki.bsky.social has the story: www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Nicole Mortillaro (@nebulousnikki.bsky.social)

Senior science reporter at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News)/Editor for the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada/amateur astronomer. Deeply concerned about climate…

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 9

Measles outbreaks continue to grow in Canada with particularly alarming numbers in Ontario and Alberta. Even kids who recover from measles can suffer severe complications. CBC Health's Jennifer Yoon spoke to one parent whose child died a decade after the infection.
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With measles outbreaks growing in Canada, this mother pleads with parents to vaccinate | CBC News

With measles cases on the rise in Canada at rates unseen in almost three decades — and vaccination coverage for childhood vaccines like the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot falling since the pand...

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · May 7

Countries are lagging behind in cutting methane emissions, but Canada is leading on reducing this potent greenhouse gas from oil and gas operations, writes @inayatsingh.com.

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Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, remain high worldwide despite available solutions | CBC News

Methane emissions, a key driver of climate change, remain stubbornly high around the world according to an annual update from the International Energy Agency.

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Apr 12

Important story from CBC Health's Amina Zafar and Jennifer Yoon. Canada — and Ontario, specifically — is in the midst of a serious measles outbreak, the worst since the disease was declared eradicated in 1998.

André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · Apr 12

#Measles outbreaks spark concern over rare 'horrific' neurological disorder. Measles not only a respiratory infection, it can damage the brain and immune system, Amina Zafar, Jennifer Yoon www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca #pediatrics #vaccination

As measles outbreaks grow, doctors are on the lookout for rare but serious complications | CBC News

As measles outbreaks in Canada grow and spread between provinces, pediatricians are again recommending vaccinations while also bracing for serious complications, including a rare, long-term neurologic...

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Mar 12

Blood worm moon.
Red maple moon.
Scarlet crow moon.

North Americans will be treated to a reddish full moon and a total lunar eclipse this week. CBC's Anand Ram explains what the blood worm moon is — and why it might also be called a scarlet crow moon or red maple moon.

North America will have a blood worm moon this week. Here's how you can see it | CBC News

Late Thursday night or Friday early morning, North Americans with clear skies can look up to see a full moon with a beautiful reddish hue — also known as a "blood worm."

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Hannah Hoag @hannahhoag.bsky.social · Mar 10

As of March 6, Canada had confirmed 227 cases of measles. Did you know that our CBC Health team has a weekly newsletter? In Saturday's Second Opinion we have a play-by-play of how measles outbreaks can spiral out of control, written by Amina Zafar.

Why measles slips through the cracks in Canada's current outbreaks | CBC News

As measles infections tick up and up across multiple provinces, local public health alerts of new cases come with detailed descriptions of the person's whereabouts before they were diagnosed. Here's…

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