ENVIRONMENT

A Nova Scotia-based company has accomplished a milestone in the world of carbon capture, with its project to store carbon dioxide in rivers using limestone. CarbonRun, co-founded by Dalhousie University professor Shannon Sterling, says that by mixing crushed limestone into rivers, a process known as “river liming,” a significant amount of carbon dioxide — a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dubbed the “Hawaii of Europe,” the island of Madeira — about 600 miles from mainland Portugal — is known for its volcanic cliffs, stunning waterfalls and picturesque hiking trails.  But anyone looking to explore the destination’s famous walking paths will be slapped with new fees this year….

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak. The Seychelles, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, were hit with a level two alert about the…

CAQM signs MoU to reduce dust pollution via urban road redevelopment NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday issued rules for road-owning and maintenance agencies for deployment and utilisation of mechanized road sweeping machines to reduce air pollution caused by road dust, officials said.The commission noted…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Big cities may hold great allure, but smaller destinations are still the most welcoming, according to new rankings from Booking.com.  The online travel booking platform recently released its annual Traveler Review Awards, and one thing is clear. Small-town charm is alive and well.  DOLLYWOOD TOPS DISNEY PARKS…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers recently unveiled proof that Romans used a surprising ingredient in their medical treatments — and it’s far from sanitary. The research focuses on a vessel that was unearthed in Pergamon, originally a Greek city that was conquered by the Romans in 133 B.C. The site is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! American Airlines is marking its upcoming 100th anniversary with a nostalgic nod to its past.  Capitalizing on today’s popular retro food trend, the airline is introducing luxury menu offerings inspired by the Roaring Twenties. Beginning Feb. 9, travelers are able to preorder special dishes, with menus appearing…

A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation. Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A United Airlines passenger ended up in a different country after accidently boarding the wrong flight. The passenger was headed from Los Angeles to Managua, Nicaragua, with a layover in Houston — but ended up in Tokyo, according to multiple reports. A United Airlines spokesperson confirmed the incident…

MILAN – On their first day of a get-to-know-you summer trip together, Kailey Allan saw Beattie Podulsky get scared by a spider web and fall down a hill. The Calgarians will be the first women representing Canada in women’s doubles luge, making its Olympic debut at the Cortina Sliding Centre in Italy. Women’s doubles Wednesday…