This week:Tracking the effects of climate change on Arctic animals is no easy taskThe Paris Accord, 5 years laterWhy so many tampon applicators end up on beachesTracking the effects of climate change on Arctic animals is no easy task(David Grémillet)The climate in the Arctic is rapidly changing and new research offers the first large-scale look at how animal species in the region are adapting. Why so many tampon applicators end up on beaches(Submitted by Rochelle Byrne)During her annual cleanups along the shores of Lake Ontario, Rochelle Byrne has come across hundreds of plastic tampon applicators. Unlike litter such as coffee cups, plastic bags or cigarette butts, tampon applicators aren't usually discarded on the shoreline. But why are tampon applicators ending up on our shores in the first place? While tampon applicators are only used for a few seconds, plastic takes a long time to degrade.

Source: CBC News November 12, 2020 18:56 UTC