Kelowna, Vernon named for climate excellence
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention ran from Sept. 14-18 in Vancouver
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Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall
British Columbia's southern Interior is facing "entrenched" drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The post Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall appeared first on CHEK.
Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games
Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.
Huge wildlife corridor project is 1st Canadian finalist for Earthshot Prize
What if wolves, caribou and other wildlife could roam through protected lands from Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. to Canada's Yukon? A project to create such a massive habitat corridor has become the first Canadian finalist for Prince William's annual environmental prizes.
New cat species identified for the 1st time in a century
A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia's cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in more than a century.
Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disaster
The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say.