TOPIC: CLIMATE CHANGE
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How the Prairies must adapt to meet the challenges of climate change
From flood planning to insurance coverage, meteorologist Christy Climenhaga looks at what climate adaptation might look like across the Prairies and Canada.
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Carney says consumer carbon tax 'isn't working,' promises green incentives
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney says he will abandon his party's consumer carbon tax and replace the policy with an incentive program that rewards Canadians for making green choices.
IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event
Behind closed doors in Lausanne, seven candidates hoping to lead the International Olympic Committee made key pitches on Thursday to about 100 voters in perhaps the most elusive and opaque election in world sports.
Researchers to monitor farming's nitrous oxide emissions using Yorkton CBC tower
Researchers from six different universities are working on measuring nitrous oxide emissions from an old CBC broadcast tower just outside Yorkton, Sask., with the goal of reducing the greenhouse gas.
When Toronto was talking about the need for a 'carbon tax' ... in 1990
In 1990, city councillors wanted to see Toronto take action to help mitigate the effects that greenhouse gases were having on the planet.
L.A. fire conditions made 35 per cent more likely thanks to climate change, researchers say
The fires that devastated neighbourhoods in Los Angeles, killing 28 people and burning over 16,000 homes and buildings, are not a one-off, according to a new rapid analysis, and researchers say they are now significantly more likely to happen due to climate change.
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As Trump moves to withdraw from global commitments, China is waiting in the wings
As U.S. President Donald Trump plans to pull out of international bodies and agreements, such as the World Health Organization and the Paris climate accord, China is capitalizing on the opportunity to fill a void left by the U.S. on the world stage, analysts say.
On Day 1 of presidency, Trump begins to move U.S. away from climate action and toward fossil fuels
President Donald Trump, in a flurry of climate and energy-related orders on Monday, made it clear he wants to turn his back on nearly a decade of climate action and smooth the way for the fossil fuel industry in the United States.
Country star Corb Lund won't just 'shut up and sing' anymore
There are always a few comments on Instagram telling Corb Lund to ‘stick to music.’ But he finds himself, reluctantly, donning his activist cap. The reason? Water quality near his home in Southwest Alberta, which he says is threatened by coal development.
This resident of outport N.L. says millions in repairs has led to no long-term fix to roads
People in the small Newfoundland community of Fox Island River-Point au Mal say they have little to show for the millions of government dollars that have gone into repairing their roads.
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This new refrigerated rink in Quebec City is helping the city adapt to warmer winters
Quebec City now has another refrigerated rink, thanks to the Bleu Blanc Bouge initiative. The mayor says it’s a worthwhile investment since last season, unrefrigerated public rinks were only open for 50 out of 150 days of operation.
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Canadian pilots fight L.A. wildfires as region braces for more flames
CBC News sees how Canadian pilots are helping to fight the Los Angeles wildfires from the sky as the region braces for explosive fire growth. Santa Ana winds topping 100 km/h are forecast for the next few days, which could add to the challenge for firefighters.
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Author George Monbiot on countering despair amid alarming climate change trends
George Monbiot — climate activist, author of Heat: How to Stop the Planet from Burning, and a frequent columnist for The Guardian — responds to the notion that it is now impossible to combat the effects of climate change due to years of inaction. He tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot it's crucial to take any action against climate change now to limit the scale of the damage, especially in the face of misinformation and hostile dialogue about the environment.
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Boom! There goes the emissions cap?
Some of Ottawa’s signature climate actions could disappear amidst all the political change ahead. We’ll hear what’s at risk – and why – after the Prime Minister’s decision to step aside. Then, what the fires in Los Angeles can teach Canadians about disasters, climate change and insuring their homes.
Moose and caribou could be parts of the puzzle for fighting climate change, says researcher
Researcher Kristy Ferraro is trying to figure out how caribou and moose impact the environment when they're gone and when they 'go'.
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What scientists could learn from a 1.2 million-year-old ice core
A team of international scientists are examining an ice core, harvested from Antarctica, that is more than 1.2 million years old. They hope to uncover insights into Earth’s past climate shifts and the role of high CO2 levels.
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2024 deemed hottest on record as L.A. fires burn
As the new year begins with devastating fires in Los Angeles, climate scientists announced 2024 was the hottest year on record, warning the relentless rise in temperatures is going to fuel more frequent — and more costly — disasters.
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California puts spotlight on ‘crisis point’ for wildfire insurance
The devastating wildfires around Los Angeles have put a spotlight on the impact of insurance companies pulling back coverage for climate related disasters. Last year, a major California insurer cancelled or wouldn’t approve 72,000 policies because of the wildfire risk.
A recipe for climate adaptation? Try blue crab and couscous
Come along to Tunisia where climate change is forcing fishers to adapt their livelihoods. We hear how the warming waters of the Mediterranean Sea have meant an influx of invasive species and the loss of old ways of life. A Tunisian-Canadian scientist shares stories from a project that's helping communities organize into cooperatives and find new ways to survive.
Did we surpass 1.5 C of warming in 2024? It depends on who you ask
Today, several climate agencies confirmed what we knew was coming: Earth once again experienced its hottest year on record. But whether or not it surpassed 1.5 C above the pre-industrial average depends on which climate agency you look at.
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Dry climate, extreme winds fuelling Los Angeles wildfires
Unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles County are being fuelled by unusually dry weather and hurricane-strength winds, and experts warn the problem isn’t unique to California.
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#TheMoment a man escaped a California wildfire on bicycle
Francois Auroux recounts the moment he went to check on his neighbours in California and ended up fleeing the Palisades wildfire on bicycle, racing through the flames in a desperate attempt to get back to his family.
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Crews battle fierce L.A. wildfires as Canada offers to send help
Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are locked in an historic battle against uncontrolled and destructive wildfires and the federal government and several provinces say they’re ready to send help.
Northern Ontario energy adviser welcomes green rebate program, but questions finer details
A home energy adviser from northern Ontario says he welcomes a new provincial rebate program for green renovations, but questions the thinking behind some of the details.
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Out-of-control wildfires surround Los Angeles
Multiple wildfires have surrounded the Los Angeles county area, destroying dozens of buildings and forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. Crews fighting the fires are also battling strong winds and a diminishing water supply.