Hot, dry conditions see 28 new wildfire starts in less than two days in B.C.
A combination of lightning and tinder-dry conditions has led to more than two dozen new wildfires starting in British Columbia over a two-day period.
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Hospital visits spike in B.C. as smoky air from wildfires persists
Poor air quality persists throughout the southern half of British Columbia as tinder-dry conditions continue to fuel wildfires.
Dry weather withering crops, stressing farmers in southern Saskatchewan
The ground is so dry and deeply cracked on Todd Lewis's farm in southern Saskatchewan that he says if a wrench is dropped down one of the crevasses, "we'll never find it."
No B.C. charges in Mount Polley dam collapse as federal investigations continue
There will be no provincial charges for a tailings dam collapse in B.C. but the province’s new environment minister says a mining company may still be held responsible through federal laws.
B.C. braces for heat wave expected to shatter temperature records
Environment Canada is encouraging people to keep cool and drink lots of water as British Columbia's south coast braces for a heat wave.
Destruction of small wetlands leads to more algal blooms, Ontario study finds
A new study suggests that small wetlands play a bigger role in filtering out pollutants and preventing algal blooms in the Great Lakes than their larger counterparts.
Health precautions urged as more BC wildfire smoke heads Alberta's way
Environment Canada says smoke from British Columbia's wildfires will likely result in high-risk air quality levels in parts of central Alberta by Wednesday, July 19, 2017.
Meet McKenna and Solheim’s climate heroes
It can be tempting to succumb to pessimism in a world touched by human consumption, but on World Environment Day, two prominent climate leaders are spreading a resounding message of hope.
Trump urged not to play 'Russian roulette' with Great Lakes
"What are they doing over there? What are they thinking?" Mayors, scientists and environmentalists working on Great Lakes cleanup say cuts announced by U.S. President Donald Trump could be disastrous.
He's back. Harperman songwriter takes aim at 'Donald John'
It took nearly 10 years of Harper, says retired government scientist and songwriter Tony Turner, but only 10 days of Trump.
How to have a green Christmas (or other holiday), even if it’s snowing
Even if it's snowing out, the gifts you give can determine the colour of your Christmas. Here are some pro tips for making the holiday season green.
Severe storms uproot trees and knock down fences in parts of Ontario
Some residents of southern and eastern Ontario were treated to Mother Nature's wrath Saturday night as some severe thunderstorms passed through the region.
Ottawa moves to get dirty mowers off Canadian lawns, align with U.S. rules
The new rules are designed to cut exhaust fumes and gasoline evaporation from gas-powered lawn mowers.
Deficit, Tories and oilsands pollution: 3 ways Canadian politics touched us this week
Writing in the science journal Nature this week, researchers say Alberta's oilsands are one of the biggest sources of air pollution in North America, on par with cities such as Paris and Mexico City.
Canada's GHG emissions continued slow climb in 2014, now 20 per cent above 1990
A new government inventory report says Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions continued their slow climb in 2014.