6/20 Solstice, BC fish farms, uncounted emissions, 'flotel,' chronic wasting disease

Solstice

 

Solstice June 20, 2024, 1:50 p.m. (PDT)
A solstice is the time when the Sun reaches its most northerly or southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around June 20–22 and December 20–22. In many countries, the seasons of the year are determined by the solstices and the equinoxes.

Today's top story in Salish Current: Bringing the butterflies home

Ban on open net fish farms in B.C. delayed to 2029
The Canadian federal government says it will ban open net salmon farms in British Columbia starting in 2029 in a plan that will renew more than 60 licences across the province for another five years. Stefan Labbé reports. (Times Colonist)

Canada’s uncounted emissions
As Canada cuts back on emissions at home, how much are its exports contributing to global emissions? The answer comes down to how they are counted. Jaela Bernstien reports. (CBC)

LNG company plans to use ’floatel’ near Squamish without local permit
The company behind a natural gas project near Squamish has withdrawn its application for a local permit to house workers in a converted cruise ship, and is instead pressing ahead on the basis of a provincial order. (Canadian Press)

High Steaks Plate: Chronic Wasting Disease Transmissibility to Humans
Chronic wasting disease is of high concern to hunters, ecologists, and outdoor enthusiasts. An infection can spread through a herd, decimating local populations. It has been spreading throughout North America for decades. Cases have been reported in at least 34 states, including Idaho. Mary Ellen Pitney reports. (NW Public Broadcasting)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  245 AM PDT Thu Jun 20 2024    
TODAY  E wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to N early this afternoon,  backing to W late. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at  6 seconds.  
TONIGHT  W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after  midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds.

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