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58% of human infectious diseases can be worsened by climate change

We scoured 77,000 studies to map the pathways. By Tristan McKenzie, Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Science, University of Gothenburg, Camilo Mora, Associate Professor of Biology, University of Hawaii and Hannah von Hammerstein, Ph.D. Candidate in Geography and Environmental Science, University of Hawaii from The Conversation • August 8, 2022

Extreme Summer: ‘They are not slowing down’: The rise of billion-dollar disasters

The United States has experienced an average of 7.7 billion-dollar disasters annually over the past four decades, Smith said. But in the past five years, that average has jumped to nearly 18 events each year. Story by Brady Dennis, Photos by Jesse Barber from The Washington Post • August 4, 2022

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Canada to ban import of handguns pending total freeze

Canada is to ban imports of handguns - part of a move that could see a total freeze on their purchase and sale. From BBC News • August 6, 2022 Read More »

Regularly testing carbon monoxide alarms saves lives

Fort William fire prevention officer William Solomon recently stressed the importance of having working carbon monoxide alarms in the home on the community’s Facebook page. By Rick Garrick from the Anishinabek News • August 4, 2022 Read More »

Monkeypox vaccines: A virologist answers 6 questions about how they work, who can get them and how well they prevent infection

By Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology from The Conversation • August 4, 2022 Read More »

'Distorted perception of risk' key factor in 2019 plane crash in Sachigo Lake First Nation, TSB says

The Transportation Safety Board found a work subculture that encouraged taking unnecessary risks at a northern Ontario airline was a key factor in a 2019 crash-landing in Sachigo Lake First Nation. Company says changes implemented following crash made 'immediate and profound' impact on safety culture. By Alex Brockman · CBC News · Thunder Bay • August 5, 2022 Read More »

Five Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities

“I have been disabled for 27 years, and in that time, I’ve learned how to live my life around my conditions. That includes knowing what to do when disaster strikes, especially since living in the Midwest means unpredictable weather." By Emily Holley, Communications Manager for the American Red Cross of Nebraska & Iowa Region • August 3, 2022 Read More »

Good news for flooded out northwestern Ontario. Lake of the Woods water levels continue to drop

Decline of 8 to 10 centimetres expected over the coming week. From CBC News · Thunder Bay • August 3, 2022 Read More »

Fog Safety Tips for drivers, boaters and aviators

Fog, particularly when dense, can be hazardous to drivers, mariners and aviators. Fog contributes to numerous travel accidents every year. From the National Weather Service • August 4, 2022 Read More »

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