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Sustainability expert and Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Deborah De Lang speaks with Miranda Anthistle about the personal impact individuals can have on climate change, including switching consumption behaviors and finding effective ways to encourage local governments to take action.

Spring has sprung and that means many migratory birds are on their way back to the Maritimes. But as Suzanne Lapointe reports, new data finds storms and higher temperatures related to climate change have been thinning the flocks.

Methane is a greenhouse gas that is more potent than carbon dioxide. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains why scientists believe managing methane could be the easiest short-term strategy to battling climate change, and what we can do to reduce emissions.

Environmental groups and First Nations along B.C.’s northern coast are joining Premier David Eby in opposing the project. The potential for an oil spill, and the expansion of fossil fuel production amid the accelerating effects of climate change, are key concerns. Eric Sorensen is gauging reaction to this major shift in Liberal priorities.

A Montreal company is doing its part to take Montreal’s waste collection to a new level collecting pet waste for composting. Workers behind the initiative say the move is long overdue since it is one more way to fight climate change. Phil Carpenter reports.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Canada is “viewed as a reliable country in a world that’s anything but. We’re viewed as a country that when we sign something, we honour it. We’re viewed as a country that is now on the move, the country with ambition, with confidence, moving forward, a...

Environment and Climate Change Canada has changed the way it issues weather alerts and warnings across the country. The new colour-coded system communicates not just what the weather will be, but also the potential impact on people and property. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains why the change was made, and how it works.

Climate change is having a big impact on the world’s glaciers, including here in Canada. New research shows BC’s glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate, raising concerns about the long-term impact on water supply and ecosystems. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains.

Climate change is having a big impact on the world’s glaciers, including here in Canada. New research shows B.C.’s glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate – raising concerns about the long-term impact on water supply and ecosystems. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains.

Scientists are warning Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected because of climate change. Redmond Shannon explains how the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a critical role in regulating weather on land, and how the system’s collapse could affect Canada and the rest of the world.

Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith now admit they’ll miss the Apr. 1 deadline to make a deal between their governments on climate change policies relating to a possible new pipeline. Heather Yourex-West explains what both sides can’t agree on.

On Thursday at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin revoked the “endangerment finding,” the scientific rule that allowed the government to regulate greenhouse gases.

Wildlife professionals and researchers met at the University of Manitoba this weekend to address critical threats to biodiversity, including climate change and habitat loss. The joint conference focuses on sharing conservation strategies and technical training to protect Canadian wildlife in an increasingly uncertain environment. Hersh Singh reports.

As we get closer to the Winter Olympics, there’s growing concern about its sustainability.  Madeleine Orr, a sports ecologist at the University of Toronto, joins Miranda Anthistle with a look at how climate change could impact future games.

Vanier College director general Benoit Marie says changes to a Holocaust commemoration were due to safety concerns tied to the current geopolitical climate, calling the backlash a “misunderstanding” and noting the event will proceed in an internal format before being expanded later.

Methane is a major greenhouse gas that doesn’t get a lot of attention despite being the second largest driver of global warming. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains where methane comes from, and why it matters in the fight against climate change.

Prime Minister Mark Carney considers Canada a “leader” on climate change results and solutions. “If we have an oil pipeline — which we’re working towards achieving to the West Coast — it will be twin with the pathways project,” he said Thursday, adding, “not just making sure that’s low emission oil and gas in the production and...

The price you pay for your daily cup of joe has climbed dramatically in the past year because of tariffs, climate change and poor growing conditions. Anne Gaviola has more on what’s behind coffee-flation and when you can expect some relief from latte sticker shock.

Two new reports are examining AI and climate change impacts on Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada. The studies also delve into how Indigenous communities can lead responses to these changes on their own terms. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

When farmer Simon Ellis first drove his combine into this year’s crop, he expected “catastrophic failure,” after a season of flooding followed by a long drought. But instead was “pleasantly surprised” to find plump seeds of wheat, oats and soybeans poured into his combine. According to Canadian government data, thanks in part to the widespread...