The next five years may be the hottest yet
El Niño could push global temperatures past the 1.5 C tipping point, the World Meteorological Organization warns.
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The upper atmosphere is cooling — and scientists are worried
A new study reaffirming that global climate change is human-made also found the upper atmosphere is cooling dramatically because of rising CO2 levels. Scientists are worried about the effect this cooling could have on orbiting satellites, the ozone layer, and Earth’s weather.
Why China isn’t an excuse for climate inaction
Conservatives might be mad as hell about China right now, but they're more than happy to use it as a beard for their indifference to climate change. Here's the thing: the China they imagine isn't the one that actually exists, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Fossil fuels loom large as countries negotiate agenda for UN climate talks
Nations resumed talks on tackling global warming Monday with the aim of shaping a deal that might put the world on track to prevent a dangerous increase in temperatures, as the United Nations' top climate official called for deep cuts in fossil fuel use.
Gathering a grey brigade for climate action
As a co-founder of Climate Legacy, Rieky Stuart supports seniors to use their time, money and voices to move Canada steadily towards sustainability.
New federal money for wildland firefighter training bolsters First Nations’ community efforts
The funding, earmarked in Budget 2022, promises $28 million over five years to train 1,000 new community-based firefighters. The pilot involves nine Indigenous organizations and communities.
Rocked by extreme weather, climate change exposes ‘infrastructure gap’ in Canadian communities
Canada’s changing climate has rendered a crucial ice bridge to a small municipality near Montreal unreliable, and even studying possible fixes is costly for the small community, the mayor says.
We might not be smart enough to solve the climate crisis
Even as wildfires burned in the province, the Alberta election showed there is widespread support for political parties that choose to ignore the problem of climate change.
Insurance giant won’t sell new home policies in California over wildfire risks
State Farm also cites the inflation of construction costs in a statement that comes after increasing wildfires in the state.
New York City’s public housing is sinking — literally
The city is spending billions to protect Manhattan. Other boroughs, not so much.
Feds to amend Atlantic Accords to spur production of offshore wind energy
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation will let Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador tap into the potential of offshore wind power development.
How climate change is fuelling fires in Eastern Canada
On Sunday, a wildfire forced more than 16,000 people to evacuate their homes in Hammonds Plains, Upper Tantallon and Pockwock, which are suburban communities about 25 kilometres away from Halifax. The fire is now around 788 hectares in size and has destroyed a dozen structures.
Fossil fuel companies should fork over trillions for climate reparations
A peer-reviewed paper proposes that the top 21 polluting companies pay $5.4 trillion over 26 years to compensate for climate damages.
Climate change is driving more allergies in Canada
For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband.
Business groups worry political divisiveness threatens Alberta economy
As the Alberta election campaign heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future.