Australia’s fires on track to spew a year's worth of emissions
And that’s just the start of country’s policy-driven emissions disaster.
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Australia's earlier axing of climate change research funding condemned
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility funding was discontinued in 2017, while Scott Morrison was treasurer
Teck goes for solar
Mining company Teck Resources Ltd. says it is purchasing the SunMine solar electricity generating facility in B.C. from the City of Kimberley.
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister hopes to discuss carbon tax with Trudeau
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is hoping to discuss carbon taxes and climate change with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the federal cabinet holds a retreat in Winnipeg next week.
Morneau says environment will be a key focus of 2020 budget
The federal Liberals' first budget of their minority mandate will put a heavy focus on the environment, which Finance Minister Bill Morneau says should get the opposition support he needs for the budget to pass.
Young Canadians say bad political and climate news adding to anxiety
Anxiety and apathy have both come easily to Galen Watts so far this year.
Trump's latest environmental rollback a middle finger to common sense
The new proposal would mean federal agencies wouldn't have to weigh effects on climate when reviewing infrastructure projects.
WWII tactics could be key to combating today’s climate crisis
It is important in times of crisis to look to history for solutions. The model of Second World War mobilization in Canada demonstrates the incredible capacity of people and society to change rapidly, to adapt and plan and to successfully navigate and survive crises.
Wildfires changing boreal forest ecosystem
The increasing frequency of wildfires in Canada's boreal forest may be permanently changing one of the largest intact ecosystems left on Earth, research suggests.
White House set to "streamline" environmental approval process
Donald Trump, whose past as a New York real estate developer makes him no stranger to red tape, unveiled sweeping plans on Thursday, January 9, 2020, to overhaul the way the United States evaluates the environmental impact of major infrastructure and energy projects.
Wildfires are obliterating Australia's ecosystems
Australia's bushfires aren't just unprecedented—they're catastrophic. The continent's ecosystems could be forever changed
Experts say wildfire risk in Canada higher due to climate change
Canadian wildfire experts say Canada is very vulnerable to the kind of devastating wildfires ravaging Australia right now.
New Trump rule could fast-track pipelines despite climate risk
The proposed rule will likely be released Wednesday.
Climate change, aging population big factors in Canada's economy
A new economic report says the next decade in Canada will increasingly be shaped by the twin forces of climate change and demographic disruption from an aging population.
Australia, your country is burning – dangerous climate change is here with you now
I am a climate scientist on holiday in the Blue Mountains, watching climate change in action
