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What counts as a heat wave? It's a matter of life and death
Blistering temperatures are redefining what's considered "really hot."
This is how you die in extreme heat
Record temperatures across North America have already killed hundreds. Here’s what actually happens when overheating turns fatal.
California reveals that the transition to renewable energy Isn’t so simple
Sometimes the features of a wind-and-solar system turn out to be bugs.
Global heating raises risk of early childbirth, study finds
Early births are associated with health and developmental concerns, adding to fears over climate crisis
Nearly two dozen Democrats want to be president. Only two have a climate change plan
Scientists have warned that governments have about 11 years to enact large-scale climate legislation to stop global warming
An industry group explains how Doug Ford is killing support for green jobs
In Toronto, Doug Ford's government was calling on Ottawa to focus on jobs. In Ottawa, representatives from a large trade association were asking why Toronto was killing a popular job-supporting program.
The air conditioning paradox
As climate change drives ever hotter summer temperatures, more and more Canadians are turning to air conditioning to stay cool. It's one of the miserable ironies of global warming because air conditioning contributes to even warmer climates.