New York City’s public housing is sinking — literally
The city is spending billions to protect Manhattan. Other boroughs, not so much.
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Evacuees fear future as Nova Scotia fires burn out of control
Fire officials were hoping for a break in the dry, windy weather, but the forecast did not call for any rainfall until Friday night.
Bay du Nord, Canada’s first deepwater offshore oil project, on hold for up to three years
Critics say the delay of the flagship project, meant to spark offshore oil development in Canada, highlights the fossil fuel industry's instability as the energy transition unfolds.
What Danielle Smith's win in Alberta means for federal Liberals and Conservatives
Danielle Smith's electoral victory in Alberta could spell the beginnings of a renewed confrontation between her province and Ottawa over climate policy — and create fodder for future attacks against the federal Tories, political observers say.
Weather Network forecasts El Nino to bring warm temp west, cooler temp east
A summer forecast warns western wildfires will likely continue to be “a major concern," with higher-than-normal temperatures expected when the second fire season ramps up in July and peaks in August.
Feds to amend Atlantic Accords to spur production of offshore wind energy
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation will let Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador tap into the potential of offshore wind power development.
Moms Stop the Harm wants meeting with Poilievre about drug policy
The co-founder of a network of mothers whose children died of drug overdoses says she wants to speak with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about his opposition to prescribing a safer supply of opioids to those living with addiction.
Quebec firm to pay $10M to skirt charges over bribes promised to Philippine officials
A Quebec forensics company promised millions of dollars in bribes to officials in the Philippines, including a cabinet minister and his brother, as it sought lucrative police contracts, according to a statement of facts attached to a deal the firm struck to avoid prosecution in Canada.
Fire forces evacuation of Northern Alberta community of Fort Chipewyan
A hamlet in northern Alberta has been placed under an evacuation order as a wildfire burns nearby.
Unprecedented wildfire outbreaks in Nova Scotia still burning after four days
As an unprecedented string of wildfires in Nova Scotia continued to burn out of control for a fourth day, fire officials were hoping for a break in the dry, windy weather.
As ocean oxygen levels dip, just think about the poor fishies
Researchers expect many places to experience a decline in species diversity, ending up with just those few species that can cope with the harsher conditions.
To fix social media, design for ‘autonomy and dignity,’ Facebook whistleblower says
Earlier this month, the U.S. surgeon general issued an extraordinary warning: Social media is an "important driver" of a mental health crisis among young people. For Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, that came as no surprise.
Animal rights advocates oppose Ontario rule change that would allow more facilities where dogs learn to hunt live animals
In 1997, the Ontario government decided to stop granting licences for new train and trial areas and gradually phase out existing operations as owners retired or left the business. At that time, there were 50 to 60 train and trial areas in Ontario; now there are only 24.
Forget herbicides. Sandblasting will whack those weeds
The weed war, which puts more than $528 million in crop losses on the line each year in Canada alone, has for the past 50 years been fought with an arsenal of toxic herbicides that harm human health and contribute to the biodiversity and climate crises.
‘Just chaos’: Halifax man learns home gone as officials warn of wildfire danger
Fire officials said that with the return of dry, windy conditions, there could be a "reburn" in the evacuated subdivisions, which are spread out over 100 square kilometres.