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What these salamanders could tell us about the health of Nova Scotian forests The eastern red-backed salamander may hold the key to better understanding the health of old hemlock forests in southwestern Nova Scotia. Researchers are looking at salamander populations and behaviour to study the impacts of an invasive bug and the insecticides we use to fight it. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/salamander-insecticide-hwa-impacts-9.7302030?cmp=rss

Soot falling across Hamilton contains toxic chemicals linked to burning coal, researchers find McMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combustion. For the "What's the Grime?" study, they worked with volunteers to collect samples throughout the city. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/what-s-the-grime-9.7302194?cmp=rss