climate change
Hurricane Beryl: More than 1.3 million Texans still without power as 'dangerous heat' warning issued in storm's aftermath
Four days after Hurricane Beryl tore across southeast Texas, killing at least 11 people and knocking out power for nearly 3 million customers, more than a million are still without power.
Environmental groups accuse Amazon of ‘distorting the truth’ in latest clean-energy claim
On Wednesday, Amazon claimed that it reached its goal of sourcing all its energy from clean energy sources in the past year. But environmental experts warn that the company is “misleading the public by distorting the truth.”
Extreme heat in photos: The creative ways people — and animals — are trying to keep cool
Here's a look at photos of people around the world attempting to beat the extreme heat, which has climbed into the triple digits in some parts of the U.S.
Why air quality is worse when it's really hot
Experts explain why heat waves are linked to poor air quality.
Deadly heat wave shatters temperature records in the West: Who is it affecting and when will it break?
The blistering heat has caused the deaths of at least five people, including a motorcyclist who succumbed to heat exposure in California’s Death Valley over the weekend.
New ocean discovery could make climate change even worse, scientists warn
A new study has warned we may not be able to rely on oceans to act as a 'sink' to absorb carbon.
What to pack if you're going to a dangerously hot destination this summer
Europe is in for another summer of potentially deadly hot temperatures, with warnings of record-breaking heat waves in places such as Turkey, Greece and Cyprus.
Who are the Green Party leaders hoping to win a record number of MPs?
Co-leaders of the Green Party Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay are hoping to pick up more seats and keep environmental issues in voters' minds.
Carbon capture 'not growing as quickly as Canada needs' for net-zero 2050: Scotiabank
Canada currently has the third-most operational projects globally, behind the U.S. and China.
'UN has given me chance to be a global leader in climate education'
Sophia Kianni is founder of Climate Cardinals and the youngest member of the UN's advisory group on climate change.
Midwest flooding: At least 2 dead as heavy rains collapse a bridge, threaten a dam and trigger evacuations
Severe flooding in the Midwest has left at least two people dead as heavy rains caused a bridge to collapse, a historic dam to be on the brink of failure and an entire town to be cut off by floodwaters.
As heat warnings expand across B.C., some Canadians feel heightened senses of eco anxiety: 'What is going to happen?'
Climate anxiety, ecological grief and solastalgia are terms used to describe the emotional distress caused by environmental changes.
Most Canadian homes to average $1,500 per year in energy savings in a net-zero 2050
However, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council acknowledges the limits of its findings, including the fact that the results do not address business and industry.
More Canadian car buyers shunning EVs in 2024: J.D. Power
Range anxiety was the top concern among those choosing not to buy an electric vehicle, according to the survey.
Climate disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow faced criticism across the political spectrum
Roland Emmerich’s disaster epic launched 2004’s summer blockbuster season with extreme temperatures and a flood taking out New York City.
Chris Packham wants Taylor Swift to sell off her private jets
Springwatch presenter Chris Packham wants Taylor Swift to stop flying on private jets on the Eras Tour.
Extreme weather is having a dire effect on animals. Here’s what’s being done to protect them.
As animals like howler monkeys fall dead from trees in Mexico due to high temperatures, conservationists explain their plan to protect wildlife during what is expected to be an unusually hot summer.
The world’s largest direct carbon capture plant just went online
Climeworks has just opened the world’s largest direct carbon capture plant. It can suck around 36,000 tons of CO2 from the air each year, burying it underground.
Pacific heatwaves linked to lower factory emissions from China
Reductions in emissions of aerosols could be contributing to 'warm blob' events in the Pacific, a new study has shown.
How does extreme weather affect your home insurance premium?
With extreme weather on the rise across Canada, it's important to ensure your home is properly protected.
Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals
New research indicates a large “emissions gap” between what actions nations have committed to help remove carbon from the atmosphere and what’s required to meet Paris treaty goals.
The ‘tipping point’ that could drop Britain’s future temperatures by 10C
Scientists are increasingly worried that the AMOC might rapidly weaken due to climate change warming water in the Atlantic - sending temperatures in Europe plunging.
Move over, Tesla, as Canadians favour hybrid vehicles amid fading EV demand
Consumers maintain long-held gripes about limited travel range, scarce public charging options, and higher purchase prices for EVs.
Is UK's worst ever rain linked to 'scary' unexplained warming of Atlantic?
The Atlantic's sea temperature has been getting warmer for 13 months, but scientists don't know why - nor if it's linked to the UK's record wet weather.
On Earth Day, Biden announces $7B in solar panel investment, hiring for American Climate Corps
Speaking at an Earth Day event in Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, President Biden announced two programs dealing with climate change. The first is a $7 billion investment in solar panels for low-income households from the Environmental Protection Agency's Solar for All program. The president also announced that people can begin applying for the American Climate Corps, a training program for jobs to fight climate change.
Biden wants dishwashers to be more efficient. Republicans see a 'war on appliances.'
The government has been setting standards for how much energy and water household appliances use for decades, but the president’s critics say his latest rules go too far.