TOPIC: CLIMATE CHANGE
As climate change worries grow, St. John's plans for future big storms
A new report indicates increased risk of flooding in some parts of St. John's, more extreme weather events and climate change concerns grow.
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'Unprecedented' climate exposures for people born in 2020
Extreme climate events like intense heat waves and floods will be a regular feature in the lives of younger generations, according to new research that modelled different climate scenarios by birth cohorts.
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Supreme Court decides not to hear youth-led climate case against Ontario government
The Supreme Court of Canada has turned down Ontario's request to weigh in on a major challenge to its climate plan brought by a group of young activists. The decision means the challenge will instead be revived in an Ontario court.
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Pope Francis an ‘influential voice in protecting our planet,’ climate activists say
April 22 is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, organized by the non-profit Earthday.org. In a statement, it writes that Pope Francis ‘was without a doubt the world’s most earnest and influential voice in protecting our planet.'
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Earth Day Climate Panel: How do federal party policies compare?
This year, Earth Day falls at the tail end of an election cycle where climate change has not been a priority. For more on where climate change stands in this election and on where the federal Green Party and NDP stand in all this, we have convened our climate panel for a special Earth Day discussion.
This small northwestern Ontario town is ramping up forest fire prevention efforts after too many close calls
After a close call with a forest fire in 2023, a small northwestern Ontario municipality is ramping up its mitigation efforts for the season ahead. Sioux Lookout is one of twelve municipalities to receive grant money from FireSmart Canada and Wawanesa Insurance to be spent on wildfire mitigation efforts this year.
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How ‘miles of burning sand’ transformed Canada’s Prairie breadbasket
Palliser’s Triangle in southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba was once known as a virtual desert wasteland. Now it’s Canada’s breadbasket.
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Climate overshadowed by more immediate issues this election campaign
Polling data suggests immediate issues such as affordability, housing and tariffs have pushed climate change down the priority list for voters in this federal election compared to previous campaigns.
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Mayors ask federal leaders to take action on climate change
While the trade war with the U.S. has been the main focus of this federal election, leaders in some Canadian communities hit hardest by climate change believe the issue has been ignored. Brett Ruskin has the story.
Jayda G creates 'science you can dance to' in new climate change documentary
The Grammy-nominated Canadian producer/DJ hosts Blue Carbon, a film that intersects music-making with climate activism.
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Canadian mayors push federal leaders for action on climate
Municipal politicians across Canada have written a letter to the five main federal party leaders urging them to tackle climate change along with economic and security concerns in this election.
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Young voters say cost of living, environment are their big election issues
Students at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., some of them voting for the first time, say they're worried about climate change and getting jobs after graduation, but engaging in the election may have to wait until after exams.
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.
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Scientists believe an Alaskan volcano is about to erupt. Here’s how they’re preparing
Scientists say it's likely that the closest active volcano to the Alaskan city of Anchorage will erupt soon. If it does, the primary concern is ash, which could impact both residents and flights in the area. Here's how scientists are preparing.
Sudbury activist and first-time voter Sophia Mathur wants to see the spotlight on climate change
Climate activist Sophia Mathur says it will be a “pinnacle point” in her life when she gets to cast her vote for the first time in Canada’s upcoming federal election.
Mar 22: What fossil plants say about the evolution of life, and more…
On this week's episode: is our universe inside a black hole, Antarctic explorers, tracking teenaged turtles, and carbon-neutral concrete.
Climate disasters have nearly quadrupled cocoa prices, forcing some chocolatiers to close
Chocolate lovers might notice their favourite sugary snack could cost a bit more or be a bit smaller as climate change ravages cocoa crops in West Africa.
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Poilievre says he would end industrial carbon tax
Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would end the industrial carbon tax and the consumer carbon tax — a plan that advocates say would also end any chance of Canada hitting targets to lower emissions.
Climate action is becoming less of a priority around the world. Trump isn't helping
The emphasis on climate action and transitioning to cleaner energy has waned in recent years as more emphasis is being placed on energy security and affordability. And that was before Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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#TheMoment a CBC reporter was chased by a seal in Antarctica
CBC's Susan Ormiston recounts the moment she was chased by a seal on the shores of Deception Island, Antarctica.
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Antarctic island may hold clues about the climate’s next century
On Antarctica’s Deception Island, Canadian scientists study the links between melting ice sheets and rising global sea levels, saying what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay there.
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What increased drought in the Prairies will look like
As the climate continues to heat up, the Prairies will see both more and less precipitation. CBC meteorologist Christy Climenhaga explains.
Why a CO2 leak in Mississippi holds lessons for Canada
Canada's oil and gas companies are hoping carbon capture and storage will be a big part of the country’s net zero plans. But shipping CO2 through pipelines to storage facilities can come with risks. We go to rural Mississippi to hear about a rare carbon dioxide pipeline breach that was nearly deadly – and find out what Canada can learn from the incident
Eco-thugs be warned! You could be charged with ecocide
There’s a push to see those responsible for intentional destruction of the environment tried in the International Criminal Court, just like war criminals. Three small island nations have proposed making ecocide a crime like genocide and crimes against humanity. But what would that take – and is there a better way to hold people to account for harming the planet and our climate?
New report decries fossil fuel industry influence in climate education
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm about fossil fuel industry influence on energy, climate and environmental learning in Canada's classrooms, with a new report citing efforts like funding of school science fairs, field trips and activities to sponsoring teacher resource creators.