Climate Change

• L.A., Belfast… Rainbow Lake? Why a remote Alberta town joined cities in Plant-Based Treaty

  Rainbow Lake is the first town in Canada to officially endorse the Plant-Based Treaty.

  Environment

  Apr 16
  
• Strong winter storms cause unprecedented damage to Irving Nature Park in Saint John

  The Irving Nature Park says this winter’s strong winds and rain brought the most damage to the park in its 30 year history, according to the parks social media. 

  Environment

  Apr 12
  
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• Not if, but when: Crews battle simulated North Shore wildfire

  Crews from 20 different agencies gathered in North Vancouver on Thursday to battle a simulated wildfire ahead of the summer season.

  Environment

  Apr 11
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• Is there a link between stroke and climate change? A study may have found one

  Scorching hot days and frigid cold spells may be contributing to an increasing number of deaths and disabilities from stroke, according to a new study.

  Health

  Apr 11
• University of Alberta researchers predict Alberta water demand will increase

  The University of Alberta water research centre is analyzing Canada’s waterscape using simulation models and artificial intelligence.

  Environment

  Apr 10
• Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last year

  The federal government says it is taking measures to prepare for this year's wildfire season, noting that wildfire activity is already at above-normal levels.

  Canada

  Apr 10
• Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk

  Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.

  Environment

  Apr 10
• Switzerland’s climate inaction violated human rights, historic court ruling says

  The European Court of Human Rights's ruling is expected to resonate across Europe and beyond, and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.

  Environment

  Apr 9
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• March broke global heat record for 10th month in a row, data shows

  March 2024 averaged 14.14 degrees Celsius (57.9 degrees Fahrenheit), exceeding the previous record from 2016 by a tenth of a degree, according to Copernicus data.

  Weather

  Apr 9
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• B.C. port firm says its greenhouse gas emissions data is a ‘trade secret’

  The B.C. company that operates Canada's largest container terminal is going to court against the federal government to keep five years of greenhouse-gas emissions data secret.

  Environment

  Apr 8