What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and why are scientists worried about it slowing down?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially collapse.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/amoc-slowdown-9.7176387?cmp=rss
What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and why are scientists worried about it slowing down?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially collapse.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/amoc-slowdown-9.7176387?cmp=rss

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Amnesty International concerned Canada is 'rolling back' support for Indigenous rights
Amnesty International is concerned Canada is backsliding on Indigenous rights under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The organization warns in its annual global human rights report that new laws passed last year to fast-track major projects have threatened Indigenous peoples' right to self-determination.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/amnesty-report-human-rights-9.7170749?cmp=rss
Mother concerned after son’s image found on Montreal-area bus shelter ad
Sophia Lundy agreed for her son to be an ambassador for his school and the Marie-Victorin School Service Centre when his photo was taken two years ago. She expected his image to be used in newsletters or on the school website, but not in bus shelters.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7168959?cmp=rss
Some heat pump installers in P.E.I. concerned about provincial program cuts
P.E.I.'s recent budget saw funding cuts anda number of green initiatives paused. That includes the province's popular heat pump program, which is now on hold. CBC's Gwyneth Egan has that story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7168828?cmp=rss
Some restaurant owners concerned about impact of Alberta's new Immigration Oversight Act
Some Alberta restaurant owners are worried the province's recently-tabled Immigration Oversight Act will prevent them from hiring enough Temporary Foreign Workers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-immigration-oversight-act-tfw-restaurants-9.7156667?cmp=rss
Some restaurant owners concerned about impact of Alberta's new Immigration Oversight Act
Some Alberta restaurant owners are worried the province's recently-tabled Immigration Oversight Act will prevent them from hiring enough Temporary Foreign Workers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-immigration-oversight-act-tfw-restaurants-9.7156667?cmp=rss
Toronto's Iranian diaspora 'hoping and praying' for families back home as Trump delays threats
Many in the Iranian diaspora who initially looked to U.S. President Donald Trump to help oust the regime are now concerned his war will ultimately cost civilians, Iranian Canadians tell CBC News.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-iranian-diaspora-bracing-trump-threatens-iran-9.7155509?cmp=rss
Toronto's Iranian diaspora 'hoping and praying' for families back home as Trump delays threats
Many in the Iranian diaspora who initially looked to U.S. President Donald Trump to help oust the regime are now concerned his war will ultimately cost civilians, Iranian Canadians tell CBC News.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-iranian-diaspora-bracing-trump-threatens-iran-9.7155509?cmp=rss