Kingston climate activists rally for second annual ‘Fossil Fools Day’
Seniors with SCAN as well as other Kingston, Ont., climate action groups gathered in front of RBC downtown to protest the institution's spending on fossil fuels.
Canada
Apr 6
Winnipeg demonstrators protest RBC’s fossil fuel investments
Winnipeg demonstrators protested RBC's investment in fossil fuels after a report revealed RBC invested over 40 billion in the fossil fuel industry in 2022.
Environment
Apr 6
2021 heat dome fuelled by climate change, intensified wildfire risk: study
The study found the heat dome in June and July 2021 was 34 per cent larger and lasted 59 per cent longer than a similar event would have without climate change.
Environment
Apr 23
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
Alberta team building maps that show health impacts of climate change
The mapping project explores how different Alberta communities are more or less vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change.
Environment
Apr 2
‘Second chance’: B.C. humpbacks, researchers feature in ‘Planet Earth’ episode
Humpback whales on the B.C. coast and the researchers who study them are featured in a new episode of 'Planet Earth III.'
Environment
Apr 22
Green building standard for Hamilton key to reaching zero-emissions target: city
The city of Hamilton is in the process of creating a green building standard and currently seeking the public's input on how to do it.
Environment
Apr 22
Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passes
With the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.
Canada
Apr 10
Increasing renewable energy development to create more conflicts between environmental values
Near the town of High River, Benita Estes has been fighting a large biodigester project that would turn manure into enough natural gas to power 6,000 homes.
Economy
Apr 12
Alberta scientists band together to shift climate change focus to health impacts
Bodies and minds are just as affected by climate change as sea ice and forests, says University of Alberta scientist Sherilee Harper.
Canada
Mar 24
What UN plastic waste treaty talks in Ottawa want: ‘Won’t recycle our way out’
The United Nations is hosting its penultimate round of talks to develop a legally binding plastic pollution reduction treaty in Ottawa, with a focus on microplastics.
Canada
Apr 23
Extent of damage to Okanagan cherry buds revealed as blossom season arrives
"Now that we've arrived at blossom time, it really shows the damage," said cherry grower and president of the B.C. Cherry Association, Sukhpaul Bal.
Canada
Apr 17
Alberta’s irrigation district managers propose a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation
Alberta's irrigation managers are proposing a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation in the province's south as the region faces an increasingly tight water supply.
Environment
Apr 5
Vancouver has highest fuel prices and highest fuel tax in North America, expert says
Prices in Metro Vancouver rose to $201.9 a litre on average Monday morning, with the carbon tax increase accounting for about three cents of that jump.
Economy
Apr 1
Inside what ‘axe the tax’ means to Pierre Poilievre’s supporters: ‘He understands Canadians’
With the carbon price set to increase by $15 per tonne on April 1, Pierre Poilievre has spent the past month hosting rallies and releasing new ads calling to "spike the hike."
Politics
Mar 26
Why climate change on the farm means a high cost for Canadian taxpayers
Taxpayer money already supports the agriculture industry and some say the bill will go up as climate change-driven natural disasters make it harder for farmers to eke out a living.
Canada
Apr 4
El Niño looks to be fading. What Canadians can expect in the months to come
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology says its monitoring shows the El Niño weather event is over. But scientists say its effects could still linger over Canada.
Canada
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
A ‘middle ground’ on carbon reduction amid inflation? Brad Wall says yes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has touted technology as a solution to climate change, as opposed to the federal carbon price, a similar case made by ex-premier Brad Wall.
Canada
Mar 24
Foreign interference a ‘huge challenge,’ French PM says during Canada visit
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said foreign interference is a "huge challenge" that requires countries to keep their citizens informed about the risks.
Canada
Apr 11
