Climate Change News
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NDP bill to call for ban on thermal coal exports as output soarsCanadian exports of the kind of coal used to make electricity hit an eight-year high in 2022, even as the Liberals have promised to work on banning exports completely.CanadaFeb 14, 2024
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Oil, gas sector must slash planet warming operations to save climate: reportThe oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extreme weather events.WorldNov 23, 2023
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More Canadians growing worried about climate change amid extreme weather: pollThe largest share - 33 per cent - said inflation is the top issue, 16 per cent chose housing affordability, and eight per cent pointed to rising interest rates.EnvironmentSep 13, 2023
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Energy companies more optimistic of Trudeau’s climate goals than Alberta premierAlberta, which generates the third-most electricity among the provinces, produced half of Canada's emissions from generation in 2020.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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July 2023 set to be world’s hottest month ever record: scientistsJuly is traditionally the hottest month of the year, and the EU said it did not project August would surpass the record set this month.WorldJul 27, 2023
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Canada plans to finalize emissions cap by mid-2024: GuilbeaultThe cap, which envisions limits on emissions or potentially raising the carbon price to incentivize driving down emissions, was first promised in Trudeau's 2021 election campaign.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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Florida may have just set world record for warmest seawaterThe water temperature on the tip of Florida recently hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100 degrees (37.8 degrees Celsius) two days in a row.U.S. NewsJul 26, 2023
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Extreme heatwaves will continue through August, WMO adviser saysExtreme weather has also disrupted the lives of millions of Americans, with dangerous heat stretching from Southern California to the Deep South.WorldJul 21, 2023
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Earth just had its hottest week. Current heatwave may break records againA heatwave engulfing the northern hemisphere this week is set to intensify, causing overnight temperatures to surge, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday.WorldJul 18, 2023
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As heatwave intensifies, WMO warns of heart attack, death risksThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said that infants, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions are at particular risk.WorldJul 18, 2023
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