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China's goal is to have carbon emissions peak by 2030
China will stick to its goal of having its carbon emissions peak by 2030 and will release more complete reduction plans soon, the country's climate change envoy said Tuesday, even as U.S. and British officials urged it to do more to limit global warming.
Quebec pork industry strike could mean euthanasia for thousands of pigs
A labour strike at a Quebec pork-processing plant is creating a dangerous backlog of pigs ready for slaughter, putting thousands of animals at risk of going to waste, says the head of an association of pork producers.
Heat wave forces afternoon closure of Greece's Acropolis and other sites
Authorities in Greece closed the Acropolis and other ancient sites during afternoon hours starting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, as a heat wave scorching the eastern Mediterranean worsened.
Tree planter dies after bear mauling in Northern Alberta
RCMP in Alberta say a 26-year-old tree planter has died after being attacked by a bear.
U.S. $1 trillion infrastructure bill backs off on some climate promises
The $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the Senate includes more than $150 billion to boost clean energy and promote “climate resilience” by making schools, ports and other structures better able to withstand extreme weather events such as storms and wildfires.
How much does it really cost to ship all of your junk across the ocean?
Walmart and other retail giants import millions of goods on polluting cargo ships.
This wilderness defender always sided with plants and animals
The day the swamp was drained, Charlotte Dawe grieved for the dead crickets and frogs. "I knew whose side I was on even then."
Saskatoon sees bright future in solar energy
Saskatchewan's biggest city is harnessing the sun to meet its climate goals — and push a fossil fuel-heavy province toward renewable energy.
Indigenous leaders praise historic election victories by women
It's no coincidence that a wave of Indigenous women have won leadership roles previously held only by men, say leaders and advocates.
Cooler temperatures and light rain welcomed in B.C. as 250 wildfires burn
British Columbia is reporting a slight increase in the number of active wildfires but cooler temperatures and forecasts of rain could bring some relief.
Quebec allows bars and restaurants to stay open later
Quebec lifted further COVID-19 restrictions across the province on Sunday, August 1, 2021, including extending closing times for bars and restaurants, and increasing capacities for gatherings.
Now Canada to receive 2.3 million COVID-19 new vaccine doses
The federal government is expecting to receive more than 2.3 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine this week, as public health officials brace for a potential fourth wave of infections.