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Ontario mine digging up solutions for climate changeYou may have never heard of ‘Wollastonite’, but a mine in Selley’s Bay has been mining the mineral for more than a decade, and whereas many mines have a reputation for their negative impact on the environment – the owners of this operation claim that Wollastonite is actually helping to save the planet by trapping...Sep 5
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Ontario mine digging up solutions for climate changeFawwaz Muhammad-Yusuf brings us the story of a mine north of Kingston, Ont. that is digging up solutions for climate change.Sep 3
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Hurricanes are on the decline in 2024 despite rapid climate change, here’s whyThis is the time of year when meteorologists are on the lookout for hurricanes forming over the Atlantic Ocean. As Global News has previously reported, those hurricanes are increasingly super-sized because of warmer ocean waters, caused by climate change. Eric Sorensen reports on how the lack of hurricanes could be yet another signal our planet’s...Global NationalSep 7
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Local farmers call for action amid climate chaosA Nova Scotia farmer is voicing her growing concerns about the impact of climate change on the local food system. Increasing frequency of extreme weather conditions is impacting crops yielded and the ability for growers to work.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 31
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Toronto floods: Trudeau says ‘significant event’ highlights importance of climate change fightPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Toronto, Ont., on Wednesday that the city’s flooding from the day before was a “significant event” and expressed support for those who were impacted. “The reality is though, that with climate change, there are going to be more extreme events. So we need to continue to step up in...WeatherJul 17
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Extreme weather attribution technology links summer’s 1st heat wave to climate changeAcross North America, a heat wave is creating risky conditions for those in its path of extreme temperatures. Scientists with Environment Canada are now analyzing data to determine if weather events like these are influenced by climate change. And as Heidi Petracek reports, they’ve just released their findings from the summer’s first heat wave.Global NationalJul 9
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Electric vehicle futureBoth federal and provincial governments have made a concerted push to transition to electric vehicles to address climate change. But is it a realistic goal? Troy Charles reports.CanadaSep 7
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Heavy rain, strong winds coming to parts of southern, central AlbertaEnvironment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement for parts of southern and central Alberta on Tuesday as heavy rain and strong wind gusts are expected in some areas.Global News at 5 EdmontonAug 27
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Iceland cave collapse: What Canada can learn after tourist tragedyWith climate change rapidly melting glaciers, the safety concerns of glacial ice caves are being highlighted after a tourist was killed in an ice cave collapse in Iceland. Heather Yourex-West reports on the risks, and what Canada can learn from the tragedy.Global NationalAug 28
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Everyday Joe: Climate changeThis week, Everyday Joe gives us a play-by-play of what to expect during the summer months ahead and how we should adapt to climate change.Jun 16
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Guilbeault says climate change will cost Canadians $35B in futureDuring a heated exchange with Conservative MP Dan Mazier during question period, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that climate change already cost Canadians $25 billion in the last decade and an extra $35 billion in the future.CanadaJun 18
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Aug. 18, 2024Residents in the southern Ontario community of Ayr are cleaning up after a tornado touched down, leaving behind a trail of damage and destruction. Plus, parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were pummeled with record-breaking rainfall on Saturday. It is the second severe weather event in less than a month, a nd experts are...Global News at 6 TorontoAug 18
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Global National: Sept. 7In Quebec, police arrested a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen on Wednesday, apparently as he was about to cross into the U.S. They allege the man was planning a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, on behalf of the so-called Islamic State. With less than two months until the U.S. election, and just days before...Global NationalSep 7
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What’s causing the deadly Greek wildfires?Greece is in the midst of another deadly wildfire season, after a fast moving fire threatened the capital of Athens this week. Candace Daniel looks at some of the causes behind these fires, and how it compares to last year’s record breaking season, with Matthew Jones, from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research.EnvironmentAug 14
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Southern Manitoba sizzles as outdoor workers try to beat the heatEnvironment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for portions of Southern Manitoba. But even with the humidex reaching a high of 39 C in Winnipeg on Friday, many are still needed for their outdoor services. Daisy Woelk reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegJul 26
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‘Heat is on’: UN demands action against rising temperatures as world registers warmest dayUnited Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres called Thursday for countries to address the urgency of the extreme heat epidemic, fueled by climate change — days after the world registered its hottest day on record.EnvironmentJul 25
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Mini forest in Uxbridge to bring big benefitsDurham Region is in the process of fighting climate change, and today in Uxbridge, a big project is priority. The Township of Uxbridge is in phase one of planting a mini forest. As Lexy Benedict reports, it’s the first of it’s kind in Durham Region offering a lot of environmental benefitsJul 24
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Global fish stocks could drop by at least 30% by end of century, UN report warnsThe warming planet is bad news for fish stocks and marine ecosystems around the world. Now, a new United Nations (UN) report has put figures to just how much those resources could drop due to climate change over the next 75 years. Heidi Petracek now on what that could mean for Canada.Global NationalJul 21
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Europeans find creative ways to cope with scorching heat waveIn Rome, ancient history met modern-day heat as tourists sought refuge from scorching temperatures by going underground. Europe has been sweltering under an unprecedented heatwave this week with temperatures soaring to record highs in some regions, and communities across Europe have found creative ways to cope with the heat, amid growing concerns over climate change....WeatherJul 20
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Global National: July 21U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday that he will not be seeking a second presidential term, but will continue to serve out his current term as president. Biden’s decision not to seek re-election was expected by many, but his announcement was nonetheless a political earthquake. Despite his decision not to run for re-election, his...Global NationalJul 21