TOPIC: CLIMATE CHANGE
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Climate change washing away cherished Nova Scotia artifacts
Climate change is not only threatening communities and homes along Nova Scotia's coastline, it's also washing away places, buildings and artifacts. As Erin Pottie reports, some say efforts to preserve local history are a losing battle.
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People fleeing L.A. wildfire abandon their cars to escape on foot
Tens of thousands of people in the affluent Los Angeles suburb of Pacific Palisades were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire fuelled by extremely strong winds, with some abandoning their cars to escape on foot.
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Cape Breton SPCA shelter still recovering from 2024 snowfall
Last winter's heavy snow damaged the building's roof. As Erin Pottie reports, the organization's members are weighing their options.
Wanna build your own tiny home? There's a blueprint for that
Houses are getting bigger and so is their carbon footprint. Tiny homes may be the solution. That’s why a group of students has banded together to create one … along with a how-to guide anyone can use to build their own. Follow story producer Dannielle Piper as she learns how this self-sustaining tiny home can set the stage for other future builders.
How young people are gearing up for 2025's climate fight
Will the International Court of Justice’s climate ruling be as influential as Beyoncé? Our youth columnist, Aishwarya Puttur thinks so. She joins guest host Michelle Eliot with her outlook for 2025.
We need to have an honest chat about climate in 2025
Sometimes the truth hurts. And when it comes to fighting climate change, we have obstacles ahead – including the likely reality that global temperatures in 2024 will hit 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels. That’s even before Donald Trump’s return to the White House could bring a big shift in climate policies. But that doesn’t mean the fight is over.
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Citizen science program collecting data on Eastern Shore beaches
As Moira Donovan reports, the project will also provide communities with data that could help in making decisions about managing climate risks.
Polls show waning interest in climate change among B.C. voters
Even as British Columbians felt the direct impact of climate change in 2024, much of the provincial election campaign focused on flashpoint issues like the cost of housing and toxic drugs. Polls have consistently shown over the last year that climate change has fallen well behind other issues in B.C.
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Historic toboggan slide gets $400K update to keep it cold enough
For the first time in 140 years, the Quebec City ice slide will get revamped to keep the slide chilled as the city grapples with warmer winters and the effects of climate change.
What to know about 7 candidates running to be International Olympic Committee president
The newly published manifestos of seven IOC members running as candidates to be the next president show broad consensus on some issues and challenges for the Olympic body and global sports.
La Niña has returned, but isn't expected to hit the Prairies as hard this time around
La Niña has entered the building. Or it's knocking at the door, at least. The global weather phenomenon — typically known for producing colder, snowier-than-average winters on the Prairies — has been absent since early 2023, when it ended a rare three-year run.
Northern Ontario teen creates climate change information app
A 15-year-old from Espanola, Ont., designed his first app, and it helps users better understand the impacts of climate change.
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Canadian cities are having more above zero days in winter
A new analysis from the non-profit Climate Central suggests that Canadian cities are seeing more above zero days in winter because of climate change, with Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto losing the most sub-zero weather.
Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada's new 2035 climate target
Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent below 2005 levels by 2035, the federal government announced today, signaling a small advance over the current target but falling short of what a key group of climate experts had recommended to the government.
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This Christmas tree farmer says climate change fueling higher costs
In 20 years of operating Bastien Christmas Tree Farm in Essex, owner Ovide Bastien says he has increasingly seen climate change firsthand. To combat it, Bastien has been growing climate resilient varieties of Christmas tree and using a special coated fertilizer that doesn't evaporate and lasts longer. But Bastien says that means more input costs.
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Winds fuel Malibu wildfire’s rapid spread
In southern California, a rapidly spreading wildfire near Malibu has forced thousands from their homes as firefighters struggle to contain the flames fueled by high winds.
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Malibu residents face 'scary' fast-moving wildfire
Fire crews are trying to contain a fast-moving wildfire in Malibu, Calif., that has forced many area residents to flee, including students from a local university.
Windsor Park welcomes skiers to trails with early opening made possible by man-made snow
Skiers at Windsor Park are sliding through a trail built from artificial snow, a milestone for the cross-country ski venue in making the winter sport more resilient to climate change.
Blending agriculture and solar could benefit Nova Scotia, experts say
Using solar panels on farmland could yield many benefits for Nova Scotia, according to renewable energy advocates.
Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen
Scientists say giving people hours, or even a few minutes, of early warning has grown in importance, as climate change makes natural disasters more common and dangerous than ever before.
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Your family grocery bill could jump by up to $800 next year
Canadian families of four will pay up to $800 more for groceries in 2025, the annual Canada Food Price Report predicts. Meat, vegetables, and fruit could jump by up to five per cent due to a weaker dollar and climate change.
Earth may be getting darker, which could explain 2023's record heat
A new study suggests that there may be a possible explanation to the exceptional warmth the planet experienced in 2023: Earth is getting darker.
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Fewer low-level clouds may have contributed to 2023's record warmth
Even as 2024 is likely to set new global temperature records, scientists are still unpacking what led to last year's exceptional heat. A new paper published in the journal Science suggests Earth is absorbing more sunlight because of a reduction in low clouds that would normally reflect it.
Drilling into oil and gas ads — how accurate are they?
You may have noticed a lot of oil and gas advertising recently, mainly driven by the Government of Alberta and Cenovus Energy. But how accurate are these ads?
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Winter seasonal outlook unveiled by Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada has unveiled its seasonal outlook for this winter. Gina Ressler, a meteorologist with the weather agency, says this winter will probably feel ‘more seasonal’ compared to last year, even if it turns out to be ‘milder’ than normal.