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Moon wobble may cause flooding in BC
July 30, 2021Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor A new NASA study stated “Upcoming changes in the moon's orbit could lead to record flooding on Earth in the next decade.” They explained that, while the moon’s regular cycle causes high and low tides climate change may aggravate sea levels, which could lead to flooding in the 2030s. The study focused on effects on the United States; however, UBC professor Jess McIver said the same issues apply to BC. CBC News reported BC cities have “begun preparing for rising sea levels, flooding and extreme tides, in addition to the other climate and weather…
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May 12, 2018Egypt: New artifacts from time of Cleopatra exhibited In mid-April, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo opened a temporary exhibit displaying newly discovered artifacts dating back to Cleopatra VII’s rule. Prior to the exhibit, the 300 artifacts had never been seen…
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September 18, 2017By: Gabrielle McLaren ICELAND – Coalition government collapses in the midst of child abuse scandal Icelandic Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson has called a snap election following the loss of its one-seat majority in parliament. Last Friday, the Bright Future party…
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