Heat Waves

• Global heat waves could become ‘new normal’ without swift action: experts

  "No more hesitancy, no more excuses, no more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

  Weather

  Jul 28
  
• G20 environment ministers to meet amid record heat. Can Canada lead the way?

  The meeting comes just days after Canada became the first G20 country to roll out a plan to phase out 'inefficient' fossil fuel subsidies.

  Canada

  Jul 27
  
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• Combo of extreme heat, air pollution may increase risk of deadly heart attack: study

  During a two-day heat wave, the likelihood of a fatal heart attack increased by 18 per cent when temperatures ranged between 28 C and 37 C.

  Health

  Jul 26
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• July heat waves in U.S., Europe ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change: experts

  Several climate scientists say this month's heat is likely the hottest Earth has been in about 120,000 years, easily the hottest of human civilization.

  Weather

  Jul 25
• Quebec farmers improve soil as water supply becomes less reliable amid climate change

  Southern Quebec appears to be awash in water, but farmers say dry spells and heat waves are increasingly drying out the ground and threatening their crops.

  Environment

  Oct 27, 2022
• Most of Ontario under heat warnings as province set to get hot and humid this week

  The heat warnings stretch from Kenora to North Bay, with temperatures expected to hit 30 C and feel more like 36 C with humidity Monday and possibly Tuesday.

  Weather

  Jul 18, 2022
• Extreme heat emergencies to be added to B.C. alert system

  The province has been under intense pressure to act after the BC Coroners Service concluded 595 people died from “heat-related deaths” in between June 18 and Aug. 12, 2021.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2022
• How TV news meteorologists are uniquely positioned to engage us on climate change 

  TV news meteorologists are experts at forecasting the weather, but as trusted science communicators, they’re also a resource when it comes to engaging the public on climate change.

  Environment

  May 13, 2022
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• New climate report warns Kingston, Belleville at risk of extreme heat

  A new climate change report from Waterloo University warns Kingston and Belleville are vulnerable to extreme heat.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2022
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• Why the fall foliage looks less vibrant this year in southern Ontario

  The leaves' colour turn came late, and the hues were less saturated this year. Experts point partly to climate change and say more muted falls could be in store.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2021