Latest from Emily Chung
The U.S. plans to cut Energy Star. Could that raise costs for Canadians?
If the Energy Star program disappears in the U.S., it could affect the labels Canadians rely on to know what products will help them save on energy bills. While there is a Canadian label administered by Ottawa, it's not clear how it will operate without the U.S. program.
How the Dutch built the world's largest freshwater wind farm
Ontario has a ban on offshore wind in the Great Lakes, despite its potential to generate clean energy. Meanwhile, the Netherlands built the largest freshwater wind farm in the world despite local opposition. Here's a closer look at how they did it, and the impact it's had on local communities.
Who needs faster EV charging at home? Drivers share their experiences
Many EV owners can charge their car at home with a power outlet they already have, cutting costs. The downside? It's slow and doesn't meet everyone's needs. But who needs faster, more expensive Level 2 charging? We heard from Canadian EV drivers who shared their experiences.
Startups aim to bring EV charging to apartment and condo dwellers
Many people won't buy an EV if they don't have a place to charge at home – and many apartment and condo dwellers don't. But some Canadian startups have come up with solutions to make it easier to install EV charging in multi-family buildings, from smart plugs to robots. Here's a closer look.
Faster isn't always better. Slow-charging EVs could have big benefits
Thinking about an EV as your next car, but worried about where to charge it, and whether you'll need a pricey electrical upgrade to your home? If you have parking and a plug somewhere nearby, your home is probably EV ready, say those who have embraced 'slow' charging.
Most of world's colourful corals go white in record-breaking bleaching
The world's rainbow reefs have gone ghostly white in seas around the globe due to record heat in the oceans, the International Coral Reef Initiative reports. But scientists say the reefs aren't all dead yet and could still bounce back if people take the right steps.
Will offshore wind ever come to the Great Lakes?
Wind turbines in the Great Lakes have the potential to produce huge amounts of clean energy in one of the most popular regions in North America. But offshore wind is banned in Ontario and facing headwinds in the U.S. Here's why some think now is the time to give it a second look and a closer look at the barriers.
Ankylosaur footprints from Canada are first of their kind in the world
Scientists have identified fossil dinosaur footprints from a new species in B.C. and Alberta. They're believed to be the first tracks found in the world that were left by club-tailed ankylosaurs, offering new insights about gaps in the fossil record.
Rural communities want the benefits of EVs, so they're making their own charging networks
Rural communities across Canada are finding ways to bring EV charging infrastructure to their regions so they don't get left behind in the EV transition. Some are already enjoying the opportunities and benefits.
What did homeowners do with green rebates, and did they make a difference?
The federal government provided $2.6 billion for heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and other green upgrades to Canadians' homes through the Canada Greener Homes Grant. But did it make enough of a difference? A new report takes a closer look.