Climate Change

To many Americans, California is defined by its ranging coastline and the sandy beaches and multi-million dollar homes that line its 840-mile stretch. As sea levels continue to rise, it’s no secret then, that the state and its inhabitants are facing a crisis. Hollywood knows this, too, as movie after…

This is the American West in the early days of climate change. December 3, 2021 Last week, like many of you, I took a few days off work. I went up into the mountains, to Lake Tahoe, hoping to ski—the slopes at the nearby Northstar resort having been, as recently…

Author of the article: Bloomberg News William Mathis and Rachel Morison (Bloomberg) — European carbon futures rose above 80 euros ($90.272) a ton on Friday for the first time, testing the resolve of politicians who are promising to act aggressively on climate change while grappling with inflation that’s tearing into…

OTTAWA -- Canadians are feeling pressured with worries about rising inflation, climate change and the pandemic, according to a new survey by Nanos Research. Results of the poll commissioned by CTV News show that 36 per cent of respondents are most worried about inflation, while 30 per cent list the…

A group of Senate Democrats is urging quick passage of their party’s budget reconciliation package in order to address climate change, even as a number of the bill’s climate-related provisions remain in flux. “One of the reasons for urgency with regard to Build Back Better is to finally, to finally,…

With fewer trees being planted, older farmers retiring and extreme weather becoming more frequent, here's how Canada's Christmas tree crops could be in trouble. With reports of tree shortages across Canada this year, the Christmas tree industry is warning that low inventory could become an issue every holiday season. "It's…

A new study has found that higher temperatures mean faster aging and shorter lifespans for frogs and toads. That adds to evidence that cold-blooded animals may face accelerated aging and a shortened lifespan as climate change heats up the Earth. Rana temporaria, the common European frog. It's one of four…

Climate change impacts such as higher average temperatures and more rain or droughts could increase the occurrence of some pathogens, according to a report from the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). The report also looks at the hazards that may become relevant in different food types as a result of climate…

Clean energy jobs are predicted to double in Saskatchewan, writes Steven Guilbeault. Author of the article: Steven Guilbeault Publishing date: Nov 30, 2021  •  1 day ago  •  3 minute read  •  10 Comments Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault speaks during a press conference in Ottawa on Oct.…

WIRED: Would we notice this? Visually, would we see anything?  KR: Yes, on an absolute scale. It changes the ratio of direct and diffuse radiation. So the idea is the sky would on average become a little bit whiter, and, for example, sunsets would become a bit more vivid. It's…