Climate Emergency
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Vancouver on track to miss its 2030 climate targets, council hearsThe city's goal is a 50-per cent reduction by 2030, but under a "best-case scenario" Vancouver would still fall short, hitting a 40-per cent cut.CanadaFeb 7
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Home insurers aiming for ‘climate risk’ rating system to deal with extreme weather eventsHomeowners in Canada may be forced to 'absorb' more of the cost of flooding and other catastrophic climate-fueled extreme weather events.WeatherOct 3, 2023
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New hurdle signals more cost overruns for Trans Mountain’s controversial pipelineThe costly implications of an 11th-hour change in construction plans by Trans Mountain for the controversial Trans Mountain bitumen pipeline expansion project.EnvironmentSep 16, 2023
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Smoke in Edmonton jumps from 14 hours annually to 199+ in 15 yearsBetween 1981 and 2023, the number of annual "smoke hours" in Edmonton has risen from an average of 14 to 199 hours so far this year. Experts say it's affecting our mental health.CanadaSep 4, 2023
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‘Running a fever’: What you should know about ‘maritime’ heat waves, weather extremesOcean temperatures that are much hotter than normal this summer have alarmed scientists and raised the prospect of accelerated global heating.EnvironmentAug 30, 2023
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How tiny sensors in the forest are shaping the future of firefightingHow remote sensing technology can help authorities detect fires early on, and even help them predict the areas most at risk of going up in flames.FireJul 7, 2023
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London, Ont. makes progress on climate action, though more work needed to stay on trackWith city staff saying London’s response to the climate emergency action plan last year was a mixed bag, proposals by a city councillor aim to set the Forest City more on track.EnvironmentMay 31, 2023
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How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for B.C.’s ancient forestsSome communities in Canada are embracing a 'nature economy.' It's the idea of protecting nature as a way of generating economic development.EnvironmentApr 20, 2023
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Carbon budget, green building policies among priorities for Hamilton climate change officeHamilton's new office of climate change initiatives has laid out its plan for the year ahead to tackle the climate crisis on a local level.EnvironmentApr 5, 2023
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New online tool helps Londoners consider switching to solar panels at homeThrough MyHEAT Solar's website, Londoners can see what side of their house would be best suited for solar panels, and how many hours of usable sunlight hit their roof every year.EnvironmentFeb 1, 2023
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