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58% of human infectious diseases can be worsened by climate change

Aug 08, 2022 01:37PM ● By Editor

We scoured 77,000 studies to map the pathways. By Tristan McKenzie, Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Science, University of Gothenburg, Camilo Mora, Associate Professor of Biology, University of Hawaii and Hannah von Hammerstein, Ph.D. Candidate in Geography and Environmental Science, University of Hawaii from The Conversation • August 8, 2022

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Canada to ban import of handguns pending total freeze

Aug 07, 2022 06:58AM ● By Editor

Canada is to ban imports of handguns - part of a move that could see a total freeze on their purchase and sale. From BBC News • August 6, 2022

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Extreme Summer: ‘They are not slowing down’: The rise of billion-dollar disasters

Aug 05, 2022 06:12AM ● By Editor

The United States has experienced an average of 7.7 billion-dollar disasters annually over the past four decades, Smith said. But in the past five years, that average has jumped to nearly 18 events each year. Story by Brady Dennis, Photos by Jesse Barber from The Washington Post • August 4, 2022

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What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains

Aug 04, 2022 06:07AM ● By Editor

Flash floods often catch people by surprise, even though weather forecasters and emergency personnel try to warn and prepare communities. These events can wash away cars and even move buildings off their foundations. By Janey Camp, Research Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University from The Conversation • August 3, 2022

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Banana Boat spray sunscreen sold nationwide recalled due to presence of carcinogen benzene

Aug 03, 2022 09:54AM ● By Content Editor

Three batches of Banana Boat's Hair and Scalp sunscreen are being recalled after tests detected trace levels of the carcinogen benzene - CBS Minnesota News - July 30, 2022

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Aug 02, 2022 05:10AM ● By Editor

Manning took a report of a juvenile eagle hanging upside down in a tree, tangled up by a talon. When she arrived on scene the eagle was sitting on a branch, free and looking slightly embarrassed by the experience. District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 1, 2022

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Video: Minnesota monkeypox patient shares warning about the illness, encourages vaccination

Jul 30, 2022 06:07AM ● By Editor

There is a vaccine available for those who have been exposed or who are at a higher risk of exposure. According to MDH, there are about 3,000 doses available statewide and another 7,600 doses are expected to be distributed in the next four to six weeks. By Callan Gray from KSTP-TV • July 29, 2022

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Pets are also feeling the heat this summer. Here's how you can protect them

Jul 25, 2022 10:19AM ● By Content Editor

Burnt paws, heatstroke among the potential dangers pet owners should be aware of - CBC News - July 24, 2022

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Questions about swimmer's itch? Here's some advice

Jul 20, 2022 10:07AM ● By Content Editor

Swimmer’s itch is a common and painful rash that comes from parasites in the water you’re swimming in - WXPR News - July 20, 2022

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Video: Tips for keeping you and your house cool in the summer

Jul 19, 2022 08:05AM ● By Content Editor

Days as hot as Monday are fairly uncommon in this area, making temperatures this high dangerous for Northlanders - WDIO News - July 18, 2022

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