Wildfire smoke could raise dementia risk
Places that experienced more pollution from wildfires and farming had higher rates of dementia, the University of Michigan research found. Climate change is boosting those odds.
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More Americans view climate change as a culprit after summer of extremes
Kathleen Maxwell has lived in Phoenix for more than 20 years, but this summer was the first time she felt fear, as daily high temperatures soared to 110 degrees or hotter and kept it up for a record-shattering 31 consecutive days.
Hurricane Fiona left Nova Scotians in fear of blackouts
Vaughn Mullen has grown weary of Nova Scotia Power's promises for improvement, as fall hurricane season brings lengthy power outages he feels could be avoided.
Meeting the moment: Canada’s climate strike resurgence
The climate movement is back, but we need help to keep it that way. No successful movement in history won with a single day of action.
Young people taking 32 European countries to court over climate policies
The claimants argue lack of adequate action is a breach of human rights in the largest climate legal action to date.
Canadian firefighters steal the show at UN climate talks
The federal government is hoping Canada's devastating wildfire season sparks momentum for carbon pricing at the United Nations.
Time to have the roadkill talk
It’s the environmental problem no one is paying attention to, argues Ben Goldfarb in his new book, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.
Food and housing costs on agenda as MPs return to Ottawa for fall session
MPs are returning to the House of Commons today determined to find relief for Canadians feeling the pinch of inflation.
Burning Man festival’s climate reckoning
Protesters highlighted the desert festival’s carbon footprint, but the biggest issue may be Burning Man’s opposition to renewable energy in its own backyard.
UN finds Wood Buffalo National Park under threat from climate change and development
The United Nations body that oversees World Heritage Sites is approving a report that finds Wood Buffalo National Park's place on that list is in danger.
Seven in 10 Canadians worry about climate change and make the link to extreme weather
A large majority of Canadians are worried about climate change and believe it is the reason for an increase in extreme weather, a new national poll suggests.
B.C. announces task force on climate emergencies as wildfire season continues
British Columbia will form an expert disaster task force to rapidly deploy to, respond to and support people and communities facing emergencies amid a historic wildfire season that has destroyed about 400 structures, mostly homes, said Premier David Eby.
With warmer winters, the citrus industry squeezes into Georgia
Half a million citrus trees have taken root in the Peach State over the past decade.
Environment minister calls Pierre Poilievre ‘easy to attack’ on environmental record outside Tory convention
Down in the polls, the Liberals went on the offensive on Day 2 of the Conservative Party of Canada’s policy convention in Quebec City.
Reflections on a burning summer and the precarious terrain between hope and despair
In the battle for our lives, columnist Seth Klein asks: Is it possible we're winning?
