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As the Gulf of St. Lawrence warms, whales are switching up the menu and may be sharing lunch
New Canadian research, using decades of samples from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, shows that as Arctic krill becomes scarce, fin and minke whales are eating more of the kinds of fish that humpback whales eat — but that they’re sharing these resources
News Science January 23
Arctic air mass extends over most of Canada, bringing extreme cold
News Canada January 22
'Generational' winter storm set to hit U.S. Here's why it's so significant — and dangerous
Nick Logan
News Science January 22
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One doula's push to help moms-to-be face climate risks head-on
News Climate January 22

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