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What On Earth28:12This one weird climate fix is like ‘burnt toast’ It might be considered an odd retirement hobby, but Greg Porteous spends his spare time making biochar. Biochar is a black, charcoal-like substance created by applying high heat to organic materials such as wood, plant matter and even sewage sludge. …
Read More »Teens feeling burnt out from managing diabetes face higher complications, study says
Canadian teens and young adults living with diabetes face double the risk of hospitalizations and emergency room visits compared with younger children with the condition, say doctors suggesting changes to how care is organized for affected families. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce insulin, a hormone …
Read More »First Responders in Crisis: Many feeling mentally ‘unwell, stressed or burnt out’
In a five-part series, Global News is looking at some of the issues that continue to come up concerning mental health and first responders. We’ll explore what’s being done to help first responders and what has changed over the decade. First responders are often considered heroes in communities across Canada, …
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