What is ‘fire weather,’ and why is it getting worse?
A new study of the American West shows that climate change is driving more days that are hot, dry, and windy — the perfect conditions for deadly wildfires.
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Sequoia National Park fire spares four famous giant trees
Four famous giant sequoias were not harmed by a wildfire that reached the edge of Giant Forest in California’s Sequoia National Park, authorities said.
What this election means for women, racialized and climate-vulnerable communities
The election is over — and not much has changed. "There is no real triumph to be found, but at least we’re still here to fight another day," writes columnist Jesse Firempong.
World's first battery-electric freight train debuts in U.S. amid push for lower rail emissions
Pittsburgh-based rail freight company Wabtec shows off its new electric locomotive amid a fresh attempt by some U.S. lawmakers to slash carbon emissions from rail transport.
Biden administration launches plan to protect workers, communities from extreme heat
The Biden administration is moving to protect workers and communities from extreme heat after a dangerously hot summer that spurred an onslaught of drought-worsened wildfires and caused hundreds of deaths from the Pacific Northwest to hurricane-ravaged Louisiana.
Young Toronto voters on what matters this election
Younger voters make up around 40 per cent of the electorate but are often seen as unmotivated to participate in the electoral process. Here are some of those who did show up on Monday on what matters to them.
California firefighters fight to protect giant trees in Sequoia National Park
Flames on Sunday reached a grove of sequoia trees in California as firefighters battled to keep fire from driving further into another grove, where the base of the world’s largest tree has been wrapped in protective foil.
Climate crisis makes 4 in 10 young people hesitant to have children
A global survey finds most 16- to 25-year-olds worry a lot about the future, and many feel failed by their governments on climate action.
Leaders drift to Eastern and Central Canada for campaign homestretch
With just three days now until the federal election, the main party leaders will be keeping the campaign throttle wide open today as they chase any still undecided votes in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Major toilet paper brands are flushing our forests down the drain
Climate change may not make your list of considerations shopping in the TP aisle, but it should.
Here’s what you need to know about COP26
COP26, the United Nations climate conference, sets the agenda on climate action around the world — and this year's event is critical in bringing planetary heating under control.
Peatlands cover just 3% of Earth but could help stabilize the climate
Peatlands make up three per cent of the Earth’s landscape, yet absorb large amounts of carbon and harbour surprising biodiversity.
Whatever happens on election day, the Green Party wins
Annamie Paul will almost certainly go down to defeat on Sept. 20, and she will probably be joined by all but one of her party’s candidates. But in a way, the 2021 election will be the Green Party of Canada’s biggest victory yet, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Now, every election is a climate election and every vote, a climate vote
What the federal government does (or doesn’t do) is not the sole determinant of emissions in our federation. It’s a shared responsibility with provinces, writes Dan Woynillowicz.
