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Health

‘Zombie facts’ live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted

A recent study published in the journal Chemosphere brought attention to the presence of brominated fire retardants (BFR) in black…

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Nova Scotia

Zombie fires? Why Nova Scotia’s dry fall could cause blazes to spark back up next spring

As we head into the winter months, the risk of underground fires, also known as “zombie” fires, is a concern…

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Tech

Invasive zombie plant takes hold in St. John River

When aquatic botanist Meghann Bruce found an invasive species nicknamed zombie plant in the St. John River in 2015, she…

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Canada

What exactly are ‘zombie’ fires, and how are they affecting wildfires this spring?

The wildfire season is off to an early start in some parts of Canada — partially due to “zombie” fires…

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Tech

‘Zombie plant’ here to stay in N.B. waterways, eradication is futile, say experts

As with many invasive species, now that Eurasian watermilfoil has established itself in the St. John River system, it’s here…

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Canada

2 cases of ‘zombie deer disease’ have been confirmed in B.C. Here’s what you need to know

The B.C. government says chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in two deer, a first for the province. Nicknamed…

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Tech

Though winter is coming, fire crews are on the lookout for zombie fires that can spring back to life

Though wildfire season in Alberta is officially over, the battle is far from done. Fire crews continue to keep watch for fire…

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