Category Archives: Science
Net zero goals aren’t the solution, says India before COP26
NEW DELHI (AP) — The solution to climate change is not setting net zero carbon emissions targets as dozens of nations have done, India's federal environment minister said.
Alaska Railroad board rescinds employee vaccine mandate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The board of the Alaska Railroad has voted unanimously to rescind a requirement for all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Researchers worry about Census’ gap in 2020 survey data
Researchers are worried about coronavirus-related disruptions to one of the U.S. Census Bureau's most important surveys about how Americans live, saying a gap in the 2020 data will make it more difficult to understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandem...
EU investigates Nvidia’s purchase of chip designer Arm
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators opened an investigation Wednesday into graphics chipmaker Nvidia’s $40 billion purchase of chip designer Arm over concerns it would limit competition, adding to global scrutiny of the deal.
COVID-19: Quebec won’t mandate vaccination for school workers as situation improves
MONTREAL — Quebec won't impose mandatory vaccination on the education sector as the epidemiological situation is improving in the province and vaccination rates in the sector are high, the Health Department said Wednesday. In a news release, the depar...
Tories to respect vaccine mandate but challenge board ruling that created it: O’Toole
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says his caucus has agreed to "respect and abide" by a new rule requiring members of Parliament to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to take their seats in the House of Commons. However,
Florida judge sends Trump suit against Twitter to California
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump's lawsuit to get his Twitter account restored must be heard in a California court, not a Florida one, under a user agreement covering everyone on the social media platform, a federal
Schools, info campaign will play important part in vaccinating young kids: Elliott
TORONTO — Schools and an information campaign targeting parents will play important roles in Ontario's effort to vaccinate young children against COVID-19 once shots are approved by Health Canada, the province's health minister said Wednesday. Christin...
Slovenia eyes possible lockdown as COVID-19 infections surge
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s health minister on Wednesday warned that the country could face a nightmare scenario if it does not contain the virus outbreak raging in the small Alpine nation and other low-vaccination countries of Central and Ea...
Ontario aims to add 2,000 more nurses in long-term care sector
TORONTO — Ontario plans to spend up to $100 million to add 2,000 nurses to the long-term care sector over the next few years as part of a larger plan to beef up staffing levels and improve care for residents. Long-Term
