Latest from Emily Chung
Could tariffs fight climate change?
Tariffs are a hot topic these days. But could they help cool the planet? Many countries are discussing carbon tariffs or carbon border adjustments as a way to protect their competitiveness while fighting climate change. Here's a closer look.
Canada's cities are losing up to 19 days of winter
Cities around the world, including in Canada, have lost weeks' worth of winter ski, skate and snow days each year due to climate change. They've been replaced by dozens of days of rain, melt and mud, a new analysis finds.
Disasters turn homes into trash. This insurance company aims to recycle it
Big storms and flooding can quickly turn homes into trash. But a Canadian insurance company is trying to change with a pilot to recycle waste from weather-related insurance claims.
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Why nuclear power is so hot right now
Governments in Canada, the U.S. and abroad and some companies are all eyeing nuclear power to meet a growing demand for electricity and climate goals at the same time. Here's a closer look at why there seems to be renewed interest in nuclear, despite the rise of cheap wind and solar.
Demolishing buildings is a waste. There's another way: deconstruction
Constructing buildings takes a lot of wood, metal, concrete and other valuable resources. Demolishing them generates a huge amount of waste and carbon emissions. But there's another way – what if they were "deconstructed" so the materials could be reused and recycled?
Why a petrostate is hosting UN climate talks — again
For the second year in a row, the UN's annual climate conference opened in one of the oil capitals of the world — Baku, Azerbaijan. Here's why Baku was picked to host COP29, despite concerns about its record on climate change and human rights.
Rebuild or retreat? Repeat flooding forces tough decisions on homeowners, governments
Floods bring damage and destruction to homes, roads and entire communities. When they recede, repairing and rebuilding can be difficult and costly. One option is not to rebuild, but retreat to safety instead. When is that warranted? Where and how is it happening? And what are the pros and cons?
Canada set to lose irreplaceable 'treasure trove' of fungi
Canadians could soon lose access to a unique public collection of fungi that scientists say is crucial for important research, such as developing new drugs to treat antibiotic-resistant pathogens and treatments for fungal diseases emerging in a warmer climate.
Canadians capture prestigious wildlife photography awards
Shane Gross of B.C. took home the top award in the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition with his underwater photo of tadpoles, while 17-year-old Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas captured the top youth award a portrait of a two-millimetre-long insect.
Homes damaged by floods could be renovated to withstand future flooding. So why aren't they?
Traditionally, after floods and other disasters, homes have been restored to their previous condition. That's not good enough according to climate adaptation researchers, who say we need to build back better to prevent future damage. Here's how insurance and governments can help or hamper efforts to do that.