Emily Chung

Toronto

Science and Technology Reporter at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Covers mostly science, the environment and a dash of technology at CBC News. Opinions are my own.

Articles

Canadian wildfire smoke blows over to Europe

4 days ago | cbc.ca | Emily Chung

Science·NewPlumes of smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada have been blown across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, with more expected to arrive this week, satellite data shows.
The U.S. plans to cut Energy Star. Could that raise costs for Canadians?

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Emily Chung

Science·NewIf the Energy Star program disappears in the U.S., it could affect the labels Canadians rely on to know what products will help them save on energy bills. While there is a Canadian label administered by Ottawa, it's not clear how it will operate without the U.S. program.
Despite local opposition, the Dutch built the world's largest freshwater wind farm | CBC News

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Emily Chung

Science·NewOntario has a ban on offshore wind in the Great Lakes, despite its potential to generate clean energy. Meanwhile, the Netherlands built the largest freshwater wind farm in the world despite local opposition. Here's a closer look at how they did it, and the impact it's had on local communities.
Startups aim to bring EV charging to apartment and condo dwellers - Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community

1 month ago | atinitonews.com | Doy Santos |Emily Chung

Home / Business / Startups aim to bring EV charging to apartment and condo dwellers Charging tech includes ‘power vending machine’ and ‘smart Roomba for EV charging’“I mean, I’m helping them upgrade their own infrastructure,” he reasoned.
Faster isn't always better. Slow-charging EVs could have big benefits

1 month ago | kamumedya.com | Emily Chung

ScienceThinking about an EV as your next car, but worried about where to charge it, and whether you'll need a pricey electrical upgrade to your home? If you have parking and a plug somewhere nearby, your home is probably EV ready, say those who have embraced 'slow' charging.
Ankylosaur footprints from Canada are first of their kind in the world

1 month ago | kamumedya.com | Emily Chung

Scientists have identified fossil dinosaur footprints from a new species in B.C. and Alberta. They're believed to be the first tracks found in the world to be identified as belonging to club-tailed ankylosaurs, offering new insights about gaps in the fossil record. The new species, which has been named Ruopodosaurus clava, would have been an armoured dinosaur about five to six metres long, reports a new study published this week in theJournal of Vertebrate Paleontology.
Rural communities want the benefits of EVs, so they're making their own charging networks

1 month ago | cbc.ca | Emily Chung

When people in B.C.'s Kootenay region saw electric vehicles and chargers multiplying in urban communities on the coast, they realized they were missing out on potential visitors and customers. "We needed to build infrastructure to bring those people this way," recalled Danielle Weiss, director of transportation initiatives for the Community Energy Association, a B.C.-based group focused on local energy, decarbonization and climate adaptation.
What did homeowners do with green rebates, and did they make a difference?

2 months ago | msn.com | Emily Chung

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What did homeowners do with green rebates, and did they make a difference?

2 months ago | msn.com | Emily Chung

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
What did homeowners do with green rebates, and did they make a difference?

2 months ago | msn.com | Emily Chung

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.