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Thaïs Grandisoli

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Greater Toronto Area, São Paulo, Toronto
As seen in: CBC News
Covers:  Science & environment, hard news, international politics, lifestyle, arts & entertainment

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How birding's pandemic popularity is creating new data sources for science | CBC News

How birding's pandemic popularity is creating new data sources for science | CBC News

CBC News — The influx of people taking an interest in the outdoors resulted in a significant increase in the amount of data collected about birds that can be used by scientists and environmentalists for monitoring bird populations and habitats.

[LONG FEATURE] Navigating the AI Hype: Bias, Misinformation, and Objectivity in the Media

[LONG FEATURE] Navigating the AI Hype: Bias, Misinformation, and Objectivity in the Media

thaismgrandisoli.wixsite.com — From computational science to education, AI also influences the media as journalists rush to adapt to possible and current changes.

Local gardening centre uses grant to support pollinator insect population | Humber News

Local gardening centre uses grant to support pollinator insect population | Humber News

Humber News — Months after receiving a grant from the city of Toronto in April, the local environmental association Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society (LEGS) is showing results in its community garden. Its goal is to increase the number of habitats for bees to contribute to more genetic diversity among different breeds of plants.

Neighbourhood Association gives away 200 trees at the 5th Annual Long Branch Tree Fest

Neighbourhood Association gives away 200 trees at the 5th Annual Long Branch Tree Fest

Skedline — Those who decided to head to Marie Curtis Park on Sunday, September 24 enjoyed a sunny day full of activities meant to promote reconnection to nature, and the spread of information about environmental issues.

The controversy over the term 'citizen science' | CBC News

The controversy over the term 'citizen science' | CBC News

CBC News — In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the controversy over the term 'citizen science' and what the latest IPCC report on climate change means for Canadians.

How 2 kids used social media to raise thousands of dollars for the Brazilian rainforest | CBC New...

How 2 kids used social media to raise thousands of dollars for the Brazilian rainforest | CBC New...

CBC News — In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at two youngsters who raised money to plant trees in the Brazilian rainforest and what you can do to make your home cooler in extreme heat.

Earth has a 27.5-million-year 'pulse' of major geological events, says study | CBC News

Earth has a 27.5-million-year 'pulse' of major geological events, says study | CBC News

CBC News — The Earth behaves cyclically, and major geologic events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that could lead to extinctions cluster in cycles, a new study has found.

Brazilian Amazon under threat during COVID

Brazilian Amazon under threat during COVID

Skedline — The weakening of Brazilian environmental legislation affecting the Amazon has long-lasting and permanent consequences not only to the rainforest's biodiversity and the world but to the homes and lives of a million Indigenous people living in the area.

[VIDEO] Minimalism: What You Own, Owns You - Making Room for the Essentials

[VIDEO] Minimalism: What You Own, Owns You - Making Room for the Essentials

YouTube — The essence of minimalism remains the same despite its concept taking various forms over the years. We took a look at the online community behind the lifestyle. Our guests, "The Simplicity Sisters" - Leah and Caroline discuss the benefits of minimalism when prioritizing what really matters in life: family and good mental health.

Conservatives reject proposal to recognize climate change as real

Conservatives reject proposal to recognize climate change as real

Skedline — Members of the Conservative Party have recently voted down a proposal to recognize climate change as real over the weekend. The decision comes as a blow to the new party leader's efforts to embrace environmentally-friendly policies ahead of a likely federal election this year. The rejected motion included the willingness...

Sustainable Fashion FINAL CUT

Sustainable Fashion FINAL CUT

YouTube — First video project in college entirely produced by me for our Video Reporting course taught by journalist John Northcott.

A nation on edge: Americans anxiously await election outcome

A nation on edge: Americans anxiously await election outcome

Skedline — Toronto, ON – After President Donald Trump prematurely declared himself the winner of the 2020 presidential elections early this Wednesday morning, activists on both sides of the race ramped up public demonstrations as key swing states worked to finish the vote count. Trump declared the election a "fraud" and called for the voting...

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka set for Australian Open semi-final

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka set for Australian Open semi-final

Skedline — Thursday's semi-final will be the fifth time the two players meet. Fans are eager to know the outcome of this match after their turbulent U.S. Open encounter.

[PODCAST] The Hummm: Episode One - Life After Humber

[PODCAST] The Hummm: Episode One - Life After Humber

Skedline — Welcome to the first episode of The Hummm, a podcast created entirely by students in Humber College's Bachelor of Journalism program. In this episode, our student reporters will introduce you to different Humber alumni and bring you short stories about life after graduation. First up, the story of an alumni...

Skincare products proving more popular during COVID, but make-up isn't forgotten

Skincare products proving more popular during COVID, but make-up isn't forgotten

Skedline — By Thaïs Grandisoli Since wearing masks in public became the new norm, beauty enthusiasts have shifted their focus to skincare products, according to new market research. But industry watchers are wondering if the increased popularity of skincare products will endure, and replace people's appreciation for make-up after COVID. Beatriz Havoc,...

Climate change displaces 10 million in six months, Red Cross says

Climate change displaces 10 million in six months, Red Cross says

Skedline — SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Around 10.3 million people were displaced by climate change-induced events in the last six months, a humanitarian organization says. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) says about 2.3 million others were displaced by conflict in the same period, indicating the vast majority...

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