Podcasts about environment canada

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the presence of avian influenza in a few areas of Saskatchewan and one area in Manitoba. Testing of wild birds for Avian Flu is also underway. -Recapping the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh. -Environment Canada released weather stats for the month of April.

Environment Canada says Chatham-Kent could see thunderstorms and 30 to 50 mm of rainfall from Wednesday morning into Thursday. A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing yesterday has been located by CK police. A 54-year-old Tilbury man is facing a pair of charges after he allegedly sprayed someone in the face with bear mace during an argument. Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is looking for information about a recent break-in at the Boardwalk Apartments. A charitable organization that's been helping Chatham-Kent students is officially expanding into the area. Local power provider Entegrus says 14 employees from Chatham and St. Thomas have been sent to help Hydro One following the weekend's severe ice storm. The Chatham Maroons will begin the second round of the GOJHL playoffs against the Stratford Warriors at home on Wednesday.

The media's focus on military and warfare consumes a vast amount of attention, neglecting other major threats. Today, Colin Robertson sits down Joe Ingram, Dr. Ted Manning, Geoff Strong and Andrew Welch to discuss global warming, harming biodiversity, health impacts, and refusal to acknowledge the need for social change. // Participants' bios - Joe Ingram is the Chairman of GreenTech labs, served with the International Development Agency, former President/CEO of the North-South Institute, was the Deputy Director at the World Bank Institute, including as its Special Representative to the UN and WTO. - Dr. Ted Manning is the President of Tourisk Inc., a consultant to the UN World Tourism Organization, advisor to the World Wildlife Fund and lectures in tourism and environmental topics internationally. - Geoff Strong is an atmospheric climate scientist, sits of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, a fellow and former national President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. He was nominated in 2023 for the prestigious Patterson Medal from Environment Canada. - Andrew Welch is the author of The Value Crisis and sits of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome. He is an Emergency Response Team Site Manager (volunteer) with the Canadian Red Cross, and was a founding member of their National Disaster Management Evaluation Team. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "Canadian Industry and Security on an Age of Existential Threat", by Joe Ingram. - The Value Crisis, by Andrew Welch. - Risk and Resilience in the Era of Climate Change, by Vinod Thomas. - The Age of American Unreason in a Culture of Lies, by Susan Jacoby. - Sustainable Tourism in the Americas, by Ted Manning. - Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson. - Anaximander: And the Birth of Science, by Carlo Rovelli. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: February 18, 2025 Release date: March 24, 2025

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -China announced tariffs on various Canadian products will take effect March 20. China says it's in response to Canada placing tariffs on its electric vehicle and steel and aluminium lat fall. The President of APAS and the President of Pulse Canada weigh in on the announcement. -Weather stats for the month of February from Environment Canada show last month was very cold.

An emergency council meeting will be held in Chatham-Kent tomorrow in response to U.S. tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a one-month exemption on tariffs for the auto industry is not good enough. Environment Canada has two special weather statements in place for the area. Chatham-Kent's fire chief wants you and your pets to stay safe on and around local waterways. A 61-year-old Chatham man is still alive thanks to three CK police officers.

Brian interviews Aled ab Iorwerth. Aled joined CMHC as the Deputy Chief Economist in 2016, previously had a 15-year career at Finance Canada, in various research and analysis roles that included secondments to Environment Canada and the Council of Canadian Academies. He holds a PhD in Economics from Western University and master's degrees in European and International Relations and Economics. Aled ab Iorwerth talks about our housing crisis, our lack of affordability and yet the current crisis in the condo market and is it at risk of spreading to other sectors of the housing industry. We discuss all other factors causing the housing crisis.

Just how much snow fell in Montreal over the course of the past four days? Senior climatologist at Environment Canada, David Phillips joined Andrew Carter to take a look at the numbers and compare the data to previous years.

David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada joins guest host Tim Powers to give the latest outlook on the massive storm front that's rolling through parts of Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. On todays show: Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest on how the United States has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on goods entering the country. James Duthie, Canadian sportscaster for TSN and the host of TSN's hockey coverage joins guest host Tim Powers to go over Team Canada defeating Sweden in first 4 Nations Face-Off game. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins guest host Tim Powers for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike Le Couteur.

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Chatham-Kent. A CK councillor is looking to clear the air about the municipality's plans to hire a Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. A threatening voicemail caused a heavy police presence at Entegrus earlier this week. The Chatham Coloured All-Stars have been snubbed by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame again. For the first time, all of Canada's provincial and territorial leaders are in Washington, D.C. together.

Will we have only six weeks more of winter? Canada's famous groundhogs, Willie and Sam, were at odds about their shadow predictions for the length of the season remaining this year. Brent Loucks turns to David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, to give us a better sense of the rest of the winter season.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Aaron Blake, Senior Political Reporter on The Washington Post, on the surprise element on these latest Trump comments and how seriously they ought to be taken moving forward. David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada, on the snow hitting BC and frigid temperatures in the prairies Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on the tariff pause, energy and oil resources, and more. The Explainer: Richard Masson, Executive fellow at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission answers "Why does most of our energy go to the United States?" The Daily Debrief Panel with Amanda Galbraith, Partner and Co-Founder of Oyster Group; Laura D'Angelo, Vice President of National Strategy and Public Affairs; Enterprise Canada; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on the tariff pause, energy and oil resources, and more.

Dan Burritt is our host today. On Tuesday's show: Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver will be hit with two to four centimetres of snow, and has issued cold weather warnings for parts of B.C. The snow and cold led to multiple school cancellations and rough commutes Tuesday morning. CBC's Jessica Cheung reports on how Metro Vancouverites are navigating the weather. Multiple crashes on Highway 1 near the Port Mann Bridge prompted B.C. Highway Patrol to ask drivers to avoid the highway, or stay home altogether. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin provides an update on road conditions. Canada has secured a 30-day pause on tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the reprieve, leaders in Canada are looking to decrease reliance on the American economy, with many consumers continuing their pledge to buy local. Heather O'Hara, executive director of the B.C. Association of Farmers Markets, joins the show to discuss local products.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, about working to the last deadline of tariffs, Trump's approach moving forward, and how Canadian industry can respond. On today's show: David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada, on the snow hitting BC and frigid temperatures in the prairies Public Safety Minister David McGuinty and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe weigh in on the pause on tariffs You have your say on the tariff reprieve The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Vice President of Oyster Group; Saeed Selvam, Vice President of Public Affairs at NATIONAL; and Rachel Aiello, National Correspondent, CTV News Dr. Anna Banerji, Infectious Disease Specialist and Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Tropical Medicine, and Public Health at the University of Toronto on what you need to know about bird flu Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics, Concordia University, runs a fact check on the trade relationship between Canada and the US

Environment Canada has issued a wind advisory, LaSalle police nab a driver going over twice the legal speed limit, and Windsor City Council starts budget deliberations. All the noon headlines on the go.

Environment Canada still has an extreme cold warning in place for the region.  One person has been killed following a head-on crash just east of Tilbury.  A man from Orford Township is facing charges after he allegedly threatened a municipal worker.  Inflation was down to1.8% in December. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that if the U-S imposes tariffs on Canada "Canada will push back."  A new survey says more than a third of Canadians feel they have no choice but to trust information online because they don't have a doctor.  The Chatham Maroons brought in almost $3,500 for the new Face Off for Mental Health program on Sunday.

Environment Canada and CK Public Health are warning of a risk of frostbite and hypothermia as frigid conditions settle into the area. Two suspects are in custody after a break-in that saw a 200lbs safe stolen from a Chatham address. A Windsor woman charged with intentionally setting multiple fires at a Dresden animal sanctuary is set to enter a plea to the court.  Chatham-Kent's Polar Plunge kicked off this year's Special Olympics fundraisers with a splash.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Commodity prices aren't sure where to trend three days into the new year. We talk canola and wheat futures with Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com looks at the crop price trends from last year ahead of the release of the 2025 Crop Planning Guide. -Environment Canada released weather statistics for the month of December, showing another tale of two extremes. -We continue to highlight the Bison industry with Vice-President of the Canadian Bison Association Robert Johnson.

Environment Canada's David Phillips says Toronto residents should celebrate and enjoy the city's first white Christmas in four years; the percentage of early childcare educators in Ontario is falling, with wages being cited as the primary reason for the lack of retention; and, an Ontario man is feeling buyer's remorse after he purchased lawn mower equipment from social media, only to not receive the product.

Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the recent string of posts from the president-elect and his son referencing Canada as the '51st state'. On todays show: David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada joins guest host Tim Powers to give an update on where in Canada will have a white Christmas. Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail joins guest host Tim Powers to have a year in review of Ontario politics. The Daily Debrief Panel with Carlene Variyan, Associate Vice-President of Summa Strategies and Neil Brodie, Conservative Strategist. Carmen Lau, Senior International Advocacy Associate At Hong Kong Democracy Council, Former Elected District Councillor Of Hong Kong. joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how Hong Kong issued arrest warrants and bail for her earlier in the day.

Guest host Amy Bell takes us through stormy weather, holiday films and dealing with conflict at family gatherings. Storms with high winds are in the B.C. forecast this holiday season. Environment Canada gives an update on how it could affect celebrations and travel. Then, we discuss favourite holiday-themed movies with UBC media studies professor Christine Evans joins to discuss what makes a Christmas classic. Finally, we have to holiday gatherings with family and friends can be difficult for some. We'll hear some ways to navigate tricky situations, and survive the season without losing your cool.

Environment Canada's top 10 biggest weather stories of the year just dropped. And we got three CBC weather specialists to break it down for you. Learn what's causing an increase in B.C.'s atmospheric rivers, how Jasper's summer inferno left its landscape changed forever, and why Central Canada bore the brunt of the 2024 hurricane season. Plus – extreme weather is part of the reason insurance costs are rising. What On Earth is on the hunt for solutions.

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for the area. Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has announced that the Chatham site is experiencing longer than normal wait times for x-ray services. Entegrus has donated $200K towards the expansion of the Children's Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent. After no reported progress in negotiations, the union representing Ontario's college faculties says it will be in a legal strike position as of January 4. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is allegedly planning to shuffle his cabinet on Friday.

Vassy Kapelos speaks Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen. On today's show: Steven Flisfeder, Meteorologist, Environment Canada on messy winter weather heading to Ontario and Quebec Dr. Stuart Edmonds, Executive Vice President, Mission, Research and Advocacy, Canadian Cancer Society, on a new reporting unpacking growing costs for cancer care David Coletto, CEO, Abacus Data, on new polling numbers showing the Conservatives maintaining a comfortable lead The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial talks canola and wheat prices and how much the Stats Canada crop production estimates report played a role in the markets' movement. -A made-in-Saskatchewan cloud-based app that helps agronomists and farmers won big at a recent tech event. -Federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay defended the Liberal Government's changes to the Capital Gains Tax, made earlier this year. -Environment Canada released weather stats for the month of November, showing a stark contrast between the first and second half of the month.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States as they discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's quip about Canada becoming the 51st state and the tariff threat. On todays show: Tiffany Houston, Chief Executive Officer, The Shine Foundation and Heather Morley, CEO, Inn from the Cold join Vassy to discuss how the Canada Post strike is affecting charities in Canada. David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada joins Vassy to answer this weeks ‘The Explainer' question “what is La Niña and El Niño and why are we still talking about how they affect our weather?”. The Daily Debrief Panel with Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Michele Cadario.  Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada joins Vassy to discuss how the South Korean president faces impeachment vote as defence minister offers to resign.

Environment Canada says winter is about to hit some parts of the province, local farmers don't seem too worried about a possible 25-percent tariff on their exports into the U.S., and CK residents were generous with food donations at the CP Holiday Train stop. These stories and more in your morning news. 

Carmen Hartt, a marine hazard meteorologist with Environment Canada, on what conditions lead to very high waves off the coast of St. John's + Katie Power, industry relations representative with the FFAW, says inshore harvesters are concerned about the six wind farm projects in various stages of development in NL.

Environment Canada says a new fall storm will bring winds gusting up to 110 km/h to southwestern British Columbia on Friday, potentially causing more outages and travel disruption. We get the latest forecast and ask viewers how they prepare for severe weather events. Then, Gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to take more of your questions.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Bank of Canada reduced its interest rate by 0.5 per cent. Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo weighs in on this morning's decision. -Harvest Showdown in Yorkton is a week away and another ag conference in Saskatoon is a month away. -We continue to chat with Terri Lang about her 36 years with Environment Canada as a Meteorologist.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The second stop for the 620 CKRM Ranch Roundup was at the Wilner/Elbow Community Pasture. -Farm Credit Canada says farmland values across Canada increased in the first six months of 2024. -As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, there is concern that fertilizer waste housed in facilities around the State will be scattered. -Environment Canada says the weather in September was warmer than normal and mostly dry except for a thunderstorm that brought various amounts of rain across the province.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com sat down with the Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission about the CGC revoking the license of Purley Canada. -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial says canola futures hit a new low while wheat futures did okay for this week. -Environment Canada's Terri Lang had the weather stats for this summer. -Jeff Fahlman from the Dilke area is our latest winner of the 620 CKRM Country Cookout for the fall.

Meteorologist David Jones has been forecasting & broadcasting weather for decades. His passion is communicating weather to decision-makers. For his dedicated service to media and emergency managers in British Columbia, he was awarded the Rube Hornstein Medal for excellence in operational meteorology in 2015.  A keen powder hound, Jones was the Environment Canada lead for a collaboration with Avalanche Canada to help avalanche forecasters better understand the mountain meteorology of British Columbia. Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada avalanche forecasters now leverage the insights of Canadian meteorologists through online weather briefings and a website (https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast) fed by weather service graphics. For his team's efforts, Avalanche Canada presented him with their 2015 Service Award. In retirement, Jones created The Whistler Powder Picker, a daily social media video for hounds. The Picker is a seriously fun and educational 90 second video packed with key information for hard-core skiers, riders, & sledders in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Jones uses an unusual ensemble technique – the Super Dave Ensemble - to crush snowfall forecasts while wearing funny hats and delivering a one-of-a-kind service. 00:00 Introduction to David Jones 00:01 David's Meteorological Journey 00:48 The Failure of Expertise 02:24 Climate Resilience and Health 04:19 Misconceptions About Severe Weather 04:32 Extreme Weather Events and Protocols 08:20 The Role of Communication in Meteorology 09:08 Challenges in Modern Meteorology 09:36 Fire Weather Forecasting 10:35 Heat Waves and Public Safety 11:19 Atmospheric Rivers and Communication Failures 16:18 The Impact of Government Interference 17:46 The Importance of Accurate Weather Alerts 19:46 The Role of Media in Weather Reporting 28:06 Historical Weather Events 33:53 Debunking Climate Models and Predictions 34:49 The Role of Professional Storytellers in Weather Reporting 35:41 Challenges of Being a Spokesperson 38:54 Critique of Canadian Weather Services 42:33 Personal Reflections on Climate Change and Meteorology 47:12 Heat Waves and Public Perception 48:21 The Complexity of Weather Forecasting 52:46 The Impact of Media on Weather Communication 01:01:05 Final Thoughts and Future Directions Substack: https://powderpicker.substack.com/ Also: https://climatepicker.substack.com/ X: https://x.com/powderpicker ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial says canola and wheat futures fell this week. -Do More Ag launched a campaign to encourage people to "talk it out". -Environment Canada's weather stats for July show the opposite on June.

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for today and possibly days to come, with humidex values approaching 40 degrees. Most of us are not used to those kinds of temperatures, and that means we aren't used to taking precautions to protect our health in the blazing heat and high humidity. Dr. Itai Malkin is a Medical Officer of Health in Newfoundland and Labrador.

There has been wild weather across the province -- intense, record-breaking heat, hail, tornado warnings -- and a season's worth of rain in a single day. From flooded out basements, to waterlogged crops, to cancelled outdoor events.... we hear how this season of extreme weather has had an effect on Ontarians. Our guests are Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips and a climate scientist with the University of Waterloo's climate adaptation centre.

THE U.S. PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE RESPARKS CONFUSION TOWARDS BIDEN'S FRAILTY. IS HE TOO WEAK? OR IS IT JUST AGEISM? Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer, CARP, Rudy Buttignol, President, CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President at Maru Public Opinion. The squad talks about U.S. President Biden's performance at last week's debate as he admitted to "making mistakes" and "screwing up" during the debate against Donald Trump.  People online say that he is too old to re-run for presidency. Is it true or is it just ageism? Environment Canada issued a heat warning yesterday for Toronto, which begs the question: should it be mandatory for all rental units and houses to provide air conditioning? POLITICAL CHAOS ENSUES IN FRANCE AS THE COUNTRY FACES HUNG PARLIAMENT AFTER ELECTION RESULTS Libby was joined by Randall Hansen, political science professor at UofT and Stephanie Carvin, political analyst and assistant professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. The last round of France's legislative elections has ended and the results show that the country would have to deal with a hung parliament. New Popular Front (NPF) was the unexpected winner in the final round of voting in the country's parliamentary elections on Sunday, finishing with the most seats but falling short of an overall majority. Libby and guests discuss what's to come for France in the future. FAMILY MEMBERS OF HAMAS HOSTAGES ARE IN TORONTO TO RAISE AWARENESS Libby was joined by Sasha Arayev, sister of 19-year-old Karina Ayarev. Sasha shared Karina's story and how she was abducted on October 7th from Nahal Oz. "This is not a political thing. This is my family. I need to see the world's efforts to bring my sister back to safety," she said.

Environment Canada has issued several heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of coastal B.C. We get the latest from CBC's science and climate specialist Darius Mahdavi, and Dr. David McVea, public health physician with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, and discuss how residents can prepare for the hot weather. And then, our gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to answer your questions and share his advice for caring for your garden as the weather gets warmer.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Crops are at varying stages of development but are behind for this time of year due to consistent rainfall. -Director of Ag in Motion Rob O'Connor says preparations are going well despite receiving three inches of rain and some hail. -Environment Canada's Terri Lang gives us a forecast into next week.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Cattle Association and other cattle groups want Cargill and the union representing its workers at its processing facility in Guelph, Ontario to reach a deal ASAP. -Lisa Guenther of the Canadian Cattlemen's Magazine highlighted a column on their website about supplementing cattle. -Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial provided an overview of a USDA report on seeded acres. -Terri Lang from Environment Canada has weather stats for the month of June.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: HOW MANY ONTARIANS MOVED TO LTC HOMES NOT OF THEIR CHOOSING? Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP,  Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion. This week: a discussion about how heat waves can impact older Canadians, and the extent to which some alternate level of care patients at Ontario hospitals are ending up in a long-term care home not of their choosing.   HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT IN ONTARIO: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Jane Brown is now joined by Dave Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment Canada. Here is what you need to know about the heat wave affecting Ontario and which segments of the population are especially vulnerable. UOFT PROFESSOR EXPLAINS THAT ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENT DEMANDS TO DIVEST FROM ISRAELI COMPANIES IS "IMPOSSIBLE" A major demand by the anti-Israel encampment at UofT is for the university to divest from Israeli companies, but according to Rotman School of Management professor Rami Elitzur, who is also a serving member on the University of Toronto Governing Council, such a move would mean losing a lot of the technology we rely on in our daily lives and it would be impossible to do so. This segment originally aired on Fight Back on June 3rd 2024.

Jim rants about his issues before the stories of the day are discussed on the Rundown Panel with guests Jon Liedtke and Tim Powers. On the Deep Dive we find out how hot its going to get this summer with David Phillips - Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Part 1 of a preview of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association AGM & Convention in Swift Current. -Lisa Guenther with the Canadian Cattlemen's Magazine talked about toxic plants. -After a better-than-expected May, June started off poorly for the canola market. -Terri Lang from Environment Canada says spring this year was average.

Environment Canada is changing how they share information about air quality. The weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta discuss how helpful could changes at Environment Canada be?

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: It's the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. Environment Canada is changing how they share information about air quality. How helpful could changes at Environment Canada be? There are some pretty tall buildings being developed in Toronto's city core. How could this effect elevator wait time? How long is too long to wait for an elevator? A snap election has been called in the United Kingdom. Why the need for a sudden election? This is the May 24, 2024 episode

Persistent Organic Pollutants: you don't need a Ph.D. in chemistry to recognize realize they are dangerous.  But Dr. Rainer Lohmann has been studying POPs for some time and their danger to the environment and human beings. Lohmann's research combines marine organic geochemistry and environmental chemistry to study recalcitrant organic compounds, including persistent organic pollutants on the molecular level.  He has led Superfund Research Center at the University of Rhode Island since 2018, one among roughly 20 nationwide.  The Center is a collaboration with scientists from Harvard University and the Silent Spring Institute.  It focuses on the Sources, Transport, Exposure and Effects of PFASs—poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances.  Lohmann has engaged decision-makers by working with scientists from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Canada to advance the use of novel sampling devices to better characterize fluxes of organic pollutants in water and air.  Lohmann is currently one of several scientists from around the world coordinating the AQUA-GAPS program, a joint effort with the Czech Republic's RECETOX initiative at Masaryk University, which conducts research and education around managing the environmental and health risks associated with the chemicals around us.  The AQUA-GAPS program promotes the use of passive samplers for legacy and emerging organic contaminants in the waters of the world is now underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com Joining us today is Alister Ling,  Bio: Alister Ling has been watching the skies since missing Comet West in 1976. He has been a regular contributor to Astronomy Magazine and Deep Sky magazine, which is a much sought after out of print publication for visual deep sky observers. His longtime passion has been moonrise / set times…hey I need some for the Calendar Preamble. Before retirement, Alister was an operational weather forecaster for Environment Canada, with a focus on aviation meteorology.    Turbulence is a phenomenon that operates across a huge range of scale. In this podcast we're keeping the discussion to typical scenarios for the amateur astronomer.    Concluding Listener Message: Just a reminder we will be taking a week or so off over the Holidays we'll be back on January 1st 2024. Thanks to everyone for listening and you can always send us your show ideas, observations and questions to the email address above.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Krissy speaks with Peter Leibiuk, an engineering manager with Environment Canada, about the Holyrood weather radar.

This week- Senior climatologist at Environment Canada, David Phillips, returns to the airwaves to educate and entertain us with his favourite weather stories.  Also, Do palm trees come from Florida? The answer will amaze you! Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Order a special birthday or holiday message for your loved ones, visit www.nickandroy.com/birthdays

We check in with a marine hazards meteorologist with Environment Canada to find out the status of two weather buoys in the region that haven't been transmitting data for more then a year.

This week- Why did Disney employees refuse to wear Disney issued underwear? If a tornado is approaching, do you take cover or open the windows? Environment Canada's Dave Phillips has the answer. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Celebrate your loved one's birthday with Nick & Roy's special birthday messages. www.nickandroy.com.