The West’s gentle fall is a bad omen
Last summer’s wildfires in Western Canada were brutally bad. Thanks to a historically warm fall, this year’s might be even worse — and yes, climate change is the driving force behind it all.
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Canada needs to phase out tax breaks for fossil fuels
The federal government needs to think holistically about how we support fossil fuels through the tax system, direct government funding, and other financial aid.
As salmon disappear, the battle over Alaska fishing rights heats up
A legal fight is ramping up over who should manage Alaska's dwindling salmon populations — and who gets access to them.
Quebec's warm winter start disappoints skiers, forces cities to adapt
An unusually mild start to winter in Quebec has discouraged tourists hoping for a winter wonderland, left litter visible on the streets of Montreal and at times diminished traffic to some of the province's popular ski slopes.
Fossil fuels should not be funding our universities
Oil sands companies spend millions of dollars to fund academic research. Do we trust these companies to seek true zero-carbon energy solutions?
For renters, hurricanes create a perfect storm of housing instability
Even people who don’t lose their homes during a storm can end up threatened with eviction.
Canada's climate adaptation would save money if it was better funded, experts say
Canada's first-ever climate adaptation strategy was little more than six weeks old when fast-moving wildfires swept through communities in British Columbia's southern Interior, forcing thousands to flee and destroying hundreds of homes.
Making sense of Canada’s year of climate chaos
As climate change tightens its grip, 2023 wasn't just another chapter of worsening impacts — it was a chilling narrative of unpredictability and unprecedented extremes that left no corner of the country untouched.
Five business trends to watch for in 2024
Business headlines in 2023 saw a housing crisis and the fight against inflation take centre stage while the job market proved to be stronger than expected.
Climate training for construction workers coming soon
Canada’s Building Trades Union is setting out to up the entire building industry’s climate knowledge with a new training initiative focused on the role of the trades in addressing and adapting to climate change.
What we Canadians can learn from the Danes
The country leads on climate policy, but grapples with disagreements over strategy and the pace of change.
Why people still fall for fake climate news
It was the hottest year on Earth in 125,000 years, and #ClimateScam is taking off.
From the ashes, a community heals
The story of wildfire, and the communities ravaged by them, is also about the long and spiralling story of recovery.
How Canadians and communities can stay ahead of the flames
Released Monday by the University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, the report includes guidance for people on how to reduce the impact inevitable wildfires have on homes, as well as recommendations for communities.
Climate change could help adversaries harm Canada: CSIS
Canada's spy service warns that dramatic shifts caused by climate change and the ensuing fractious upheaval around the world could leave Canada vulnerable, imperilling its food and water supplies, energy security and Arctic sovereignty.