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New coal mine proposed for B.C. Rockies A mining company wants to open a coal mine in B.C.’s Rocky Mountains to extract, process and export coal in high demand by Asian steelmakers. Natasha Bulowski News, Ottawa Insider \| January 31st 2024

How northern Ontario’s mining region came to be known as the Ring of Fire In Episode 2 of The Road, Isaac Phan Nay examines the history — and myths — that surround the Ring of Fire mining region in northern Ontario. Isaac Phan Nay Analysis, Business, Politics \| January 31st 2024

EVs have overcome barriers to rapid adoption Communication tools are shifting the EV narrative towards environmental, supply and ethical issues without equally examining the same issues for gas-powered vehicles. Rob Miller Opinion \| January 31st 2024

Ontario commits to refurbishment of Pickering nuclear plant to meet electricity demand Ontario Power Generation plans to spend $2 billion on engineering and design work and securing key components for the project that is expected to be completed in the mid-2030s. Allison Jones News \| January 30th 2024

Nuclear power output predicted to shatter global records in 2025 Experts say the world is "past peak fossil power" but warn against uneven development of energy projects. Fiona Harvey News, US News, Politics \| January 31st 2024

Government scientists find shocking levels of coal mine pollution in Alberta Rockies New information about high level of pollution were published in a the journal Environmental Pollution by provincial government scientists who were not made available to speak to reporters, Bob Weber News \| February 2nd 2024

Hottest temperature ever reached in Europe was Sicily at 119.8 degrees: UN agency The World Meteorological Organization says the Sicilian scorcher was picked up on Aug. 11, 2021, at a time when temperatures were soaring across much of Europe — renewing concerns about climate change caused by human activity. Associated Press News \| January 30th 2024

A space for Indigenous entrepreneurs to share and thrive The ADAAWE Indigenous Business Hub in Ottawa offers Indigenous people a space to co-work and grow their businesses. Isaac Phan Nay News, Business, Urban Indigenous Communities in Ottawa \| January 31st 2024

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