Friday, February 24, 2023

As L.A. faces 1st blizzard in 34 years, advocates race to get people off the streets

USA-WEATHER/CALIFORNIA

California may be known for its Hollywood glamour and sunny climate, but people freeze to death on the streets of Los Angeles every year. And that was before a winter blizzard hit the city this week.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/la-homeless-blizzard-1.6759668?cmp=rss

What are dioxins and did the Ohio train crash release them into the air?

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After a catastrophic train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, some officials are raising concerns about a type of toxic substance that tends to stay in the environment. Here's a look at dioxins, their potential harms and whether they may have been created by the fiery disaster.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/ohio-train-derailment-chemicals-dioxins-1.6759854?cmp=rss

How a Seattle high school student is shining a spotlight on emissions from private jets

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Seattle high school student Akash Shendure created a website to estimate the emissions from private jets.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/private-jet-emissions-1.6758495?cmp=rss

Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks

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Russia launched a rescue ship on Friday for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/rescue-ship-space-station-1.6758943?cmp=rss

2 million air fryers recalled after reports some are catching fire, burning, melting

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Cosori is recalling more than two million air fryers sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because their wire connections can overheat and cause a fire risk.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/air-fryer-recall-1.6758979?cmp=rss

Pakistani brothers released after being held for 20 years without charge at Guantanamo Bay

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Two Pakistani brothers held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay military prison for two decades were freed by U.S. officials and returned home on Friday, officials said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/guantanamo-brothers-pakistan-released-1.6758920?cmp=rss