David Suzuki to leave CBC’s ‘The Nature of Things’ in the spring
Eco-activist David Suzuki says it's time for him to pass the mantle to a new host of CBC’s “The Nature of Things.”
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North Atlantic right whale population continues decline
The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales isn't declining as fast as it was five years ago, but researchers say the latest numbers show the species is still having a tough time surviving and reproducing.
Most Americans want more action on climate change
Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change, according to a new poll that shows limited public awareness about a sweeping new law that commits the U.S. to its largest ever investment to combat global warming.
Tension simmers in China and world under Xi Jinping's third term
The world faces the prospect of more tension with China over trade, security and human rights after Xi Jinping, the country's most powerful leader in decades, awarded himself another term as leader of the ruling Communist Party.
Storms, floods and fire: Extreme weather forces Canadians to leave home for good
With the release of Canada’s first National Adaptation Strategy to come before November’s COP27 in Egypt: talks of climate adaptation, mitigation, and sometimes, retreat.
Now Anjali Appadurai calls on B.C. to declare climate emergency
The NDP leadership hopeful who was ousted from her chance to compete for British Columbia's top political job says she's ready to take up an invitation to work with the man who will become the next premier.
New Zealand farmers stage truck and tractor protest over cow-burp tax plan
Farmers across New Zealand took to the streets on their tractors on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to protest government plans to tax cow burps and other greenhouse gas emissions, although the rallies were smaller than many had expected.
Climate change raises risks for mining industry
In the North, some mines risk leaking acid if the permafrost melts, while across Canada heavier rainfall will add strain to tailings dams and a lack of it could throw operations.
Why small degrees of warming matter
On a thermometer, a tenth of a degree seems tiny, barely noticeable. But small changes in average temperature can reverberate in a global climate to turn into big disasters as weather gets wilder and more extreme in a warmer world.
Australian athletes question mining, energy sponsorships
Athletes in two of Australia’s most popular sports — cricket and netball — are criticizing millions of dollars of sponsorship money from mining and energy companies.
Insurers withdraw from high-risk oil, gas, coal projects
Insurance companies that have long said they'll cover anything, at the right price, are increasingly ruling out fossil fuel projects because of climate change — to cheers from environmental campaigners.
Fear level over climate change in Canada varies by region
Most Canadians are worried about climate change and believe it is caused by humans, but the regional differences in how people responded to that question show the political battles over the environment are still going strong, a new poll suggests.
Ontario wine producers look for solutions to extreme weather threats
One extremely cold day last winter was all it took to cause widespread damage to Bill Redelmeier's wine crops.
Atlantic City has no plans for retreat, despite rising seas
Some cities around the world are pulling back from shorelines, as rising seas from climate change increase flooding. But so far, retreat appears out of the question for Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Hollywood’s pollution adds to the climate crisis. Filmmakers are trying to cut back
A month-long conference kicked off earlier this month with a fireside chat on how Indigenous leaders can help foster sustainability in the film industry.