climate change

If parts of the planet are becoming like a furnace because of global warming, then the Arctic is best described as the world's air-conditioning unit.

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she has spotted an opportunity to integrate more environmental provisions into NAFTA.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lost the harshest critic of his plan to impose a carbon tax with Brad Wall's surprise announcement Thursday that he's retiring as Saskatchewan's premier.

British Columbia is a key cork in the climate change bottle, keeping a giant share of the planet’s carbon underground, writes U.S. environmentalist, journalist, and book author Bill McKibben.

Last Wednesday was Earth Overshoot Day. But unlike Earth Day or Canada Day, it’s not a time to celebrate, writes celebrated Canadian scientist and broadcaster David Suzuki.

A national think tank recommends the Canadian government try to replicate the research in a new U.S. report leaked this week that bluntly says climate change is real and is already having an impact.

U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on climate change may end up being the biggest stumbling block in NAFTA talks when it comes to the environment.

Catherine McKenna is facing legal action from several environmental groups who accuse the government of dragging its heels on investigating Volkswagen for duping Canadians with diesel engines.

In "An Inconvenient Sequel," former U.S. vice-president Al Gore is seen walking into Trump Tower for the off-camera, post-election meeting with President Trump.

Scientists are monitoring outbreaks of the spruce budworm, an insect that damages trees, in an attempt to better control its spread.

They're called "ghost forests" — dead trees along vast swaths of coastline invaded by rising seas, something scientists call one of the most visible markers of climate change.

When Rani's husband died by drinking pesticide, he left the family in debt. But even if they could pay off the loans, Rani said their farming days are over.

The regulations will permit fracking — which has riled some — but questions remain over where drilling will be allowed.

"I'm thrilled, a little bit surprised, a bit overwhelmed, excited and anxious all at the same time," said Glen Murray, who resigned as Ontario's environment minister on Monday morning.

A 99-year old Quebec food company throws away 16 tons of unsold fruits and vegetables every day. Now it plans to use its waste to make juice and save money.