When it comes to extreme weather, there’s a blizzard of insight in crowdsourced data
Tijuana’s Citizens’ Flood Monitor offers a model for data collection in the flood-affected West.
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Can LNG help Canada reach its zero-emissions goal?
Canada sees exporting LNG as a contribution to meeting our climate commitments. Max Fawcett isn't so sure on the latest episode of Maxed Out.
Washington envoy calls Biden's visit to Canada an 'overarching success'
Biden got what he wanted on several issues, including a clear timeline on key aspects of upgrading Norad, progress on critical minerals and signs the two countries are ever more aligned on China, said U.S. ambassador David Cohen.
Feds fight Charter ruling directing Canada to seek release of men in Syrian jail
The Canadian government says a federal judge misinterpreted the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in directing officials to secure the release of four men from detention in northeastern Syria.
Funeral for two Edmonton police officers gunned down after responding to family dispute
A regimental funeral is set to be held today for two Edmonton police officers who were shot and killed by a 16-year-old boy.
Mississippi tornado recovery terribly difficult for low-income residents
A massive tornado obliterated the modest one-story home that Kimberly Berry shared with her two daughters in the Mississippi Delta flatlands, leaving only a foundation and some random belongings — a toppled refrigerator, a dresser and matching nightstand, a bag of Christmas decorations, some clothing.
Australia closer to making big polluters reduce emissions with help from Green Party
The Australian government took a major step toward implementing a key climate policy that would force chief greenhouse gas polluters to reduce emissions, with the minor Greens party pledging their support on Monday.
Sask. judge to rule on bail for sisters who insist they were wrongfully convicted
A Saskatchewan judge is set to deliver his decision on whether to give bail to two sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say are wrongful murder convictions.
Confronting climate chaos — and the Taliban — in Afghanistan
Amid a severe drought, Afghan scientists are asking the international community to engage with the brutal regime.
Will B.C.’s shift to clean transportation take rural communities along for the ride?
Premier David Eby needs to make sure rural and First Nations communities get affordable intercity transit, so they aren't left stranded in the drive to establish B.C.'s clean transportation network, a growing climate coalition says.
‘Serious’ clean energy investment expected in spring budget
The upcoming 2023 federal budget is expected to include significant investments in the clean economy as an answer to the bold climate spending of U.S. President Joe Biden.
‘We must be found’: MP urges feds to create ‘Red Dress’ alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people
NDP MP Leah Gazan is asking Ottawa to create a “Red Dress Alert” system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Clean electricity grid, tax credits will feature high in federal budget
Canada's push for a zero-emission electricity grid will get a significant funding boost in the federal budget on March 28, 2023, including with new tax credits expected to encourage the development of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
Pierre Poilievre tells party faithful to become champions for the 'common person'
Pierre Poilievre rallied a room of conservative faithful gathered in Ottawa on Thursday, March 23, 2023, by calling on them to become "champions" of ordinary people.