Best Atlantic Robot Podcasts (2024)

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Is MUN chemist getting closer to figuring out the source of "mystery" white blobs? + Specialized robots in Labrador Sea helping scientists get a more accurate reading of the amount of phytoplankton in ... 21:02

1d ago21:02

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Chemistry professor Chris Kozak has done more analysis on the white blobs, and has a hypothesis of where this pollution could be coming from + Dalhousie oceanography grad student Adam Stoer on how underwater robots are helping to better measure phytoplankton in the water column.

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Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Could Collapse in 15 Years 57:20

1h ago57:20

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Sheep grazing under solar panels in Australia are producing higher-quality wool! Could agrivoltaics be the future of sustainable farming? Scientists predict that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could collapse in just 15 years, threatening severe weather disruptions. Learn what this could mean for global climate. Solar Panel R…

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Atlantic Groundfish Council claps back over FFAW statement on fishing 3PS cod + Radio-Canada's Patrick Butler with an in depth look into the upcoming review of the EU trade ban of seal products 22:06

1d ago22:06

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A statement from the Groundfish Council on what they are calling 'misinformation' from the FFAW about 3PS cod + Nordic Hunters Alliance and others in the EU have hope that the trade ban on seal products will change.

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Coast Guard explains why it's taking so long to deal with noisy adrift buoy + Nunatukavut Community Council president on the importance of northern cod fishery + DFO stock assessment of cod in zone 3PS ... 22:11

1d ago22:11

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Darlene Sampson, a superintendent with the Coast Guard, on what's happening with a loud buoy that went adrift in Placentia Bay + Todd Russell, president of the Nunatukavut Community Council, speaks to the House of Commons Committee on Fisheries + Cod stock in 3PS is still in the critical zone says DFO's Laura Wheeland.…

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MUN scientists help solve the mystery of the mysterious white blobs + Fish harvesters protest in Corner Brook over DFO redfish regulations 24:53

1d ago24:53

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Chemistry professor Chris Kozak and earth science professor Hilary Corlett have figured out what the white blobs that washed ashore along Placentia Bay are made of + Incoming FFAW president Dwan Street says redfish regulations are strangling the fishery.

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November 3: EU Warns to prepare emergency, Warren Buffet shows chaos ahead, Spain floods (Recap ep296) 12:50

1h ago12:50

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In today’s Recap, Marcello talks to us about how Europe is facing a tough mix of crises, with both weather and economic warnings piling up. In Spain, record-breaking rainfall in Valencia flooded streets, destroyed homes, and left dozens dead, marking one of Europe’s worst floods in years. As citizens continue to search for the missing, the EU is ur…

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Wooden Boats' is the latest album from veteran NL musicians Jim Payne and Fergus O'Byrne 14:29

4d ago14:29

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Jim Payne and Fergus O'Byrne are here to launch 'Wooden Boats,' which features songs about women at sea, seal hunting and our changing fishery.

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Coast Guard says annoying 'ghost' buoy will be recovered soon + A spooky tale from La Poile + Listener calls for Ottawa to take politics out of fishery decisions 20:48

1d ago20:48

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Canadian Coast Guards says annoying buoy adrift in Placentia Bay will be removed soon + Robert Hiscock tells us the story of "The Restless Corpse of La Poile" + Listener Wilfred Bartlett says Ottawa should take the politics out of managing fisheries.

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Hey, Politicians 1:03:51

35m ago1:03:51

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Louisville has launched America's first 100% electric garbage truck fleet. These trucks are perfectly suited for waste collection with heavy loads, stop-and-go conditions, and low speeds. James shares insights from The Saskatchewan Survivor's Guide podcast, featuring former center-left Canadian politician Cathy Sproule. Why climate policies often d…

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The sounds from a stray Coast Guard buoy annoying residents of Southern Harbour + 'Taking on Water' is a documentary film about climate change in NL 19:10

1d ago19:10

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Brandon Carrnel says a noisy DFO buoy that has drifted near Southern Harbour got people drove + Director/producer Barbara Doran and playwright Robert Chafe talk about the climate change film, "Taking on Water"

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Baffin Fisheries' new mega-trawler had to return to Turkish shipyard due to engine and electrical problems + Man in New Zealand has theory about mystery white blobs + What's happening with ocean protection ... 19:50

1d ago19:50

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It was supposed to be in St. John's by now, but Baffin Fisheries CEO Chris Flanagan says "Inukshuk II" is returning to shipyard in Turkey for repairs + Man in New Zealand has some thoughts on mystery white blobs + Environment and Climate Change Canada's Mary Alliston Byrne says they're still gauging the public about ocean protection around the Aval…

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The fatal truth: New report into NL fishing deaths shows fatality rate increasing + A UPEI researcher working on project to remove lithium from seawater 22:50

2d ago22:50

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Journalist Leila Beaudoin tells us about the "Seasplainer" investigation into NL commercial fishing fatalities + Yulin Hu, an assistant professor of Sustainable Design Engineering at UPEI, tells us about a project that will remove lithium from seawater and in the process make the water drinkable.

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The FFAW explains its role in DFO crab surveys + We'll catch up with enterprise owner Lil Saul and her catch of the day + Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium planning significant expansion 22:32

5d ago22:32

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FFAW president-elect Dwan Street explains union's role in crab surveys, after a fisherman was denied the right + Twillingate is home now for Lil Saul but we caught up with her selling salt fish in Mount Pearl + Executive director Keith Moore on the expansion plans for Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium which include immersive virtual reality.…

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Earth Scientist's theory about white mystery substance in Placentia Bay + MP Clifford Small had pointed questions on northern cod decision at House of Commons Fisheries meeting + International grad students ... 22:12

6d ago22:12

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Memorial earth scientist Hilary Corlett has some informed thoughts on what the mystery white blobs could be + Conservative MP Clifford Small had questions about northern cod for Adam Burns, an assistant deputy minister with Fisheries and Oceans + We meet some of the international students at The Launch in Holyrood who are here to study ocean observ…

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Fish harvester from Port Saunders frustrated that he's not permitted to do a crab survey + Jamie Baker has left the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association and has a new job with the FFAW 18:30

7d ago18:30

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Fisherman Conway Caines is worried about his future after DFO said he was not allowed to do a crab survey this year + Former Broadcast host Jamie Baker is going back to work at the FFAW, as a member representative for fishing area 3PS.

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Some good news about the endangered North Atlantic right whale + Mistaken Point is known for its ancient fossils, but it's also home for a lot of seabirds 17:23

8d ago17:23

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New England Aquarium senior scientist Philip Hamilton says the 2023 population count shows increase in right whale population + MUN PhD candidate Sydney Collins is giving a lecture at Mistaken Point about the largest and smallest seabirds in the area.

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Economist David Vardy has some advice for Ottawa about northern cod for next year + Marine biologist and author Helen Scales talks about her book, 'What the Wild Sea Can Be' 22:02

9d ago22:02

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David Vardy gave a presentation to the House of Commons Committee on Fisheries and Oceans + Helen Scales talks about the future of the world's ocean in her latest book, "What the Wild Sea Can Be."

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Ocean Choice International reacts to federal court ruling against injunction to stop northern cod fishery + Benta Torstensen on the social acceptance of aquaculture in Norway + Update on the mystery white ... 21:39

19d ago21:39

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Carey Bonnell of OCI is pleased federal court denied injunction to stop northern cod fishery + Norway's Benta Torstensen of Nofima talks about the 'social licence' of aquaculture + Environment and Climate Change Canada says mystery white blobs could be plant-based.

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Cenovus Energy will be dredging ocean floor near Argentia, harvesters looking for compensation + Baffin Fisheries says its newest vessel the 'Inuksuk II' will be a training platform for new generation ... 21:35

17d ago21:35

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Dredging is required near Argentia to tow Cenovus gravity structure to oil field, Jamie Barnett says harvesters are seeking compensation as the project will affect their ability to fish + Chris Flanagan of Baffin Fisheries says their newest vessel the 'Inuksuk II' is the largest in Canada and it's heading to NL…

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Fisheries scientist George Rose says reopening northern cod fishery increases likelihood of stock decline + Group trying to save Quidi Vidi slipway feeling hopeful + Jane Adey on the launch of the 60th ... 21:21

14d ago21:21

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Cod scientist George Rose tells House of Commons Committee on Fisheries and Ocean that reopening the fishery could lead to stock decline + Community support giving Jennifer Whiteway more hope about the future of the Quidi Vidi slipway + Land & Sea host Jane Adey chats about lobster, trout and a new season of the TV program.…

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Does NL's fisheries minister have a solution to the redfish conundrum? + Great white sharks in NL waters + More on the push for increased lobster licences on the tip of the Northern Peninsula 25:08

15d ago25:08

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Fisheries minister Gerry Byrne says DFO should change inshore rules for redfish fishery + Ocearch scientist John Tyminski on why great white sharks have been tracked to NL waters + Fish harvester Carl Hedderson tells us why more lobster licences should be issued for tip of Great Northern Peninsula.

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October 13: Tesla launches Robots, Warren Buffet Keeps selling, Joe Rogan interviews Trump (Recap ep295) 11:07

17d ago11:07

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In this week’s Recap, Marcello tells us how Tesla is making headlines with the launch of its new robots, driverless taxi, and driverless van, showcasing advancements in AI and automation. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett continues his massive sell-off, shedding billions of dollars in stocks over the past few months, signaling caution in the markets. And i…

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The Clean Energy Show - Promo: Norway 0:31

20d ago0:31

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By James Whittingham, Brian Stockton

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Hurricane Milton, Tesla FSDbeta Robotaxi Test, E-Bike Battery Fires 59:30

25d ago59:30

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James and Brian dive into Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi event and take Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta for a spin—literally! They share their thoughts on Tesla's progress and where Waymo stands in the self-driving race. Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida, raising concerns over climate change, and we cover how it's affecting clean energ…

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A public meeting to talk about Mowi Canada East's salmon hatchery expansion + A sombre day at Middle Cove beach where three Coast Guard personnel died 35 years ago 20:17

19d ago20:17

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Gideon Pringle, managing director of MOWI Canada East takes questions at a public meeting about a salmon hatchery expansion + Gregory Peddle was just a boy when his father, a Coast Guard officer, lost his life with two colleagues off Middle Cove beach.

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Labrador MP defends opening up Northern cod fishery to the Canadian offshore fleet + Another decades old drifter buoy washes ashore near a river coming out of Western Brook Pond 25:08

20d ago25:08

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Labrador MP Yvonne Jones spells out the benefits of opening Northern cod to the offshore sector + During a walk on the beach, Julie Huntington finds an old drifter buoy in a crab pot.

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DFO catch rules for redfish aren't working for fish harvesters + Shrouds and Stay: The Ballad of Jane Wright + Premier Andrew Furey gives a shout out to the aquaculture industry 21:08

21d ago21:08

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Fisherman Rendell Genge says DFO rules on where to fish redfish need to change + Catherine Wright and her one woman performance, :Shrouds and Stay: The Ballad of Jane Wright" + Premier Furey promotes expanding aquaculture operations on the south coast of Newfoundland.

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Fisheries minister Gerry Byrne is aghast at redfish being left in the ocean + A fisherman on the Great Northern Peninsula says its too soon to be issuing new lobster licences 22:24

22d ago22:24

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Gerry Byrne the minister of fisheries, says allocations of redfish to the offshore sector aren't and won't be fished + Fisherman John Taylor says the payoff for his lobster license has been a long time coming and now is not the time for DFO to be issuing new licences.

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October 6: Warren Buffet continues to sell, World War 3 is back, Elon Musk goes Dark Maga (Recap ep294) 11:42

23d ago11:42

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In today’s Recap, Marcello tells us that the tensions in the Middle East are reaching a dangerous peak as Israel escalates its military response, with commando and paratroop units launching raids into Lebanon on Tuesday. Hezbollah retaliated with missile strikes on Israel, targeting areas near Tel Aviv, while Iran fired over 180 ballistic missiles …

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A plea for more lobster licences on the Great Northern Peninsula + Northern cod on the menu at a federal meeting in Ottawa 21:23

26d ago21:23

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Noddy Bay fisherman Carl Hedderson says it is time to issue more lobster licences + MP Clifford Small on his questions for DFO officials regarding Northern cod.

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Repeat episode: Squid Jigging 18:16

26d ago18:16

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An archival episode of The Broadcast from the summer of 2022 when guest-host, chef and writer Andie Bulman goes jigging for squid stories with artist, master storyteller and Newfoundland pony breeder Clifford George.

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Flooded EVs, California's Smart Grid, and Meta's Concrete Revolution 1:01:36

28d ago1:01:36

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EV owners in the path of Hurricane Helene are being urged to move their cars to higher ground—find out why electric vehicles submerged in water are at risk of catching fire. California passes a new law to make the power grid smarter. Will this lead to a greener, more resilient energy future? Solar expert Jenny Chase is back with her annual tweet st…

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OCI defends its management of the plant in Fortune; Northern cod on the menu at NAFO meetings in Halifax 21:14

27d ago21:14

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OCI president Blaine Sullivan says union complaints about Fortune plant are unfounded; Dwan Street, president-elect of the FFAW on discussions about Northern cod at NAFO meetings.

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3D metal printing provides parts options for marine industries + A research buoy found 64 years after being launched 17:24

1M ago17:24

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Additive XL's Pascal Milord tells us about a 3D metal printer making parts for marine industries + Research scientist Nancy Soontiens tell us about a recovered research buoy that was launched October 3rd, 1964.

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Rescuing Leach's storm petrels stranded on land + Empty nets during the sentinel fishery in St. Mary's Bay 18:59

29d ago18:59

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The Rock Wildlife Rescue and its work in rescuing Leach's storm petrels + Fisherman Keith Bowen on a very poor sentinel fishery in St. Mary's Bay.

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Shark, tuna and sunfish, a changing ocean along Labrador's north coast + Local seafood on the menu at Mamattuk in Happy Valley-Goose Bay 20:04

1M ago20:04

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Makkovic angajukKâk Barry Andersen on a changing ocean and concerns about reopening the Northern cod fishery + Andy Turnbull, CEO of Nunacor on keeping it local on the menu at Mamattuk.

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Mysterious doughy substance found on a Placentia Bay beach, "doesn't pose a threat," but origin still unclear + Why capelin seem to be returning to a Ship Cove Beach + Oceana Canada is supporting DFO's ... 19:47

1M ago19:47

19:47

Environment and Climate Change Canada still investigating mysterious doughy substance found on a Placentia Bay beach + Ship Harbour resident Stan Tobin says after remediation work, capelin seem to be returning to a local beach + Oceana scientist Rebecca Schijns says DFO's mackerel rebuilding plan is a positive step forward for the future of Atlanti…

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Qalipu First Nation part of consortium that's purchasing the St. John's dockyard + How seaweed will help the town of CBS deal with its wastewater 22:44

1M ago22:44

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An historic occasion as Qalipu First Nation and Membertou First Nation of NS make deal to buy Newdock + CBS councillor at large Josh Barrett and Michael Teasdale of HoldFastNL tell us about a pilot project that's using seaweed to help filter effluent that's piped into Conception Bay.

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Australia's Solar Problem and AI-Powered Nuclear Revival 55:02

1M ago55:02

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By James Whittingham Brian Stockton

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The FFAW takes aim at former NL fisheries minister Elvis Loveless over his position on the offshore allocation of northern cod + Current NL fisheries minister Gerry Byrne fires back + A large, soft coral ... 22:46

1M ago22:46

22:46

Glenn Winslow says the FFAW wants the province to retract position made last year by minister Loveless regarding northern cod + Current fisheries minister Gerry Byrne says NAFO rules force offshore to get part of cod quota + Marine Institute grad student Emmeline Broad on discovering a rare coral garden on NL's northeast coast.…

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There's a resolution to the dispute between Canada and France over halibut, but who actually wins? + Mapping the ocean floor and taking core samples, hear why the Geological Survey of Canada is off the ... 22:29

1M ago22:29

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Sylvie LaPointe of the Atlantic Groundfish Council on the resolution to the international dispute over Atlantic halibut + Pierre-Arnaud Desiage and Jordan Eamer are scientists with the Geological Survey of Canada doing work aboard the RRS Discovery.

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September 22: Warren Buffet Sells Billions, Fed Drops interest rates, iPhone Demand Craters (Recap ep293) 16:08

2M ago16:08

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In today’s recap, Marcello talks about how Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been aggressively selling off billions in stock, including $896 million worth of Bank of America shares and around $8 billion in Vodafone since mid-July. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve made headlines by cutting interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday—the first…

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Did DFO ignore its own rules on stock management when it reopened northern cod fishery? + When it comes to southern Nfld cod, how much do seals eat? + Should Canada sanction China over human rights violations ... 20:49

1M ago20:49

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Radio-Canada reporter Patrick Butler on why some scientists believe Ottawa ignored its own rules on stock management when it reopened northern cod fishery + Audience reaction to cod stock rebuilding plan in 3PS + Austin Brush of the Outlaw Ocean Project on the push for Canada to sanction China over its human rights violations on the high seas.…

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Lack of buyers frustrating harvesters in Conche, Englee area + More insight into northern cod decision using Access to Information + Thousands of rectangular pieces of fibre have washed up around Fortune ... 23:26

1M ago23:26

23:26

Sherry Glynn, FFAW rep for 3K, says lack of processing capacity is hurting a lot of fishermen + Broadcast producer Todd O'Brien brings us more insight into the decision to end the northern cod moratorium + DFO research scientist Bob Gregory says mystery fibres found along Fortune Bay had him puzzled at first.…

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New technology using cell phones is helping the military rescue people lost at sea + How does the lifting of the cod moratorium affect a business called Moratorium Tours and Retreats? 22:07

1M ago22:07

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Search and Rescue navigator, Major Jeffrey McRea says the CASSAR helps turn an aircraft into a cell tower + Toni Kearney of Moratorium Tours and Retreats says the lifting of the cod moratorium is not changing the focus of her tourism business.

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The 140 Year EV Battery from China, Natural Gas Appliances and Asthma 54:26

2M ago54:26

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The world’s largest battery maker, unveils a battery that lasts 2.8 million kilometers, which is roughly 140 years of average driving—138 years more than Facebook memes claim about EV batteries. California is using robots to control wildfires by creating controlled burns. Think of it as a Zamboni, but with fire! India is spending $1.3 billion to su…

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A Conche fisherman says making a living from the fishery is getting more difficult + What does an Oceana fisheries scientist think of DFO's plan to rebuild the southern Newfoundland cod stock? 17:58

1M ago17:58

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Despite having a local plant, Conche fisherman Glenn Simmonds says it's been difficult to find a buyer for northern cod + Oceana Canada fisheries scientist Rebecca Schijns says DFO's plans for rebuilding the cod stock in 3PS is a move in the right direction.

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Now that the regulations changed, more towns in NL will be able to start treating wastewater + A cod derby and a filleting contest are part of upcoming Cod Fest in Bay Bulls 18:51

1M ago18:51

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The second part of our interview with Deatra Walsh of MNL about regulation changes that will help stop the flow of raw sewage into the ocean + Carla Sullivan of the Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre tells us about the town's upcoming cod festival.

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September 16: 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt, SpaceX 1st private spacewalk, Consumers take huge hit (Recap Ep292) 14:41

2M ago14:41

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This week saw a variety of significant developments across markets, commodities, finance, and international affairs. In the US, markets remained volatile with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for core inflation showing an unexpected rise in August. Meanwhile, energy markets faced turbulence, with oil recording its worst week in nearly a year. On the …

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Has debris from a US offshore wind farm accident washed up in Fortune Bay? + Getting a handle on wastewater treatment in NL 22:44

1M ago22:44

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Tonia Grandy of Garnish says thousands of rectangular pieces of fibre have washed up on nearby beaches + It first seemed impossible, but Deatra Walsh of Municipalities NL says more communities will soon be prepared to start treating wastewater before it enters the ocean.

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