Nicole Hancock
Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony ...

Kristen Villebrun and Wendy Bush hoped they wouldn't have to pray for Chedoke Creek, but four years after they first raised alarm about the water's condition, they were part of an Indigenous full moon ceremony to do just that. About 50 people showed up near Princess Point on the dark and frigid Monday evening for the monthly ceremony, which was particularly special as it focused on Chedoke Creek. The body of water that runs into Cootes Paradise had about 24 billion litres of sewage and storm water runoff leak into it due to a gate being left open.

Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony to heal Chedoke Creek

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Media Based Water Filters World Market Statistics | Focus On Estimation, Research and Future Growth by 2033

Media Based Water Filters World Market Statistics | Focus On Estimation, Research and Future Growth by 2033

The media-based water filter market is expected to grow at a significant rate due to the increasing awareness about water pollution and the need for clean and safe drinking water. The market is driven by the increasing demand for clean water, especially in developing countries, and the growing awareness about water-borne diseases. In terms of product type, the market can be segmented into activated carbon filters, sand filters, and multimedia filters. Activated carbon filters are expected to dominate the market due to their ability to remove chlorine, chloramines, and other volatile organic compounds.

Higher levels of organic pollutants found in homes located near natural gas wells: U of T study

Higher levels of organic pollutants found in homes located near natural gas wells: U of T study

A University of Toronto study has found that those living close to natural gas wells are exposed to higher levels of certain organic pollutants in their homes. The study looked at levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in the air and drinking water in homes of pregnant women living in a region of northeastern British Columbia. “There’s very little research about indoor air quality in regions with a lot of unconventional natural gas exploitation,” says Élyse Caron-Beaudoin, an assistant professor in the department of health and society at U of T Scarborough and lead author of the study.

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