Richmond may be next city to declare climate emergency
Coun. Michael Wolfe will present a motion at Monday’s council meeting to have the city declare a climate emergency. Continue reading
Climate
How do we change the conversation about climate change — and start doing more about it?
Why, after decades of mounting evidence about how our behaviour affects our environment, are we not doing more to about it in our day-to-day lives? Where did the message get lost? Continue reading
B.C. considering loans to encourage participation in climate plan programs
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
In a wide-ranging, year-end interview, Environment Minister George Heyman brought up the idea of funding to encourage people to buy into B.C.’s new climate plan. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s climate resiliency plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Saskatchewan government have launched a new framework on climate resiliency which they say will reduce greenhouse gas emission significantly. Continue reading
Trump just hinted that cold weather disproves global warming. Here’s why he’s wrong
Weather and climate are not the same thing. Continue reading
Hot, smoke-filled summers a sign that environmental change is needed, says B.C. university professor
Tim Takaro, a professor with Simon Fraser University, says B.C.’s environment is being affected by climate change. Continue reading
Ottawa looking into climate change impact for East Coast ferry ports, airport, bridge
The tender posted last week seeks analysis on the vulnerability of the infrastructure to rising sea levels, harsher storms and changing waves. Continue reading
Cool Monday brings relief after record-breaking weekend temperatures in Sask.
The heat wave set all-time highs in Assiniboia, Broadview and Swift Current, as well as breaking records for the month of August throughout southern Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Montreal braces for Canada Day long weekend heat wave
Summer’s fist heat wave rolls into Montreal this weekend with heavy humidity and hot temperatures. Continue reading
This Canadian company wants to solve the climate crisis by sucking CO2 out of the sky
While it sounds too good to be true, one Canadian startup believes it’s figured out a way to suck carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into fuel for cars, trucks, buses, etc. – and to top it off, it’s all cost-effective. Continue reading