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Climate Change

These freshman House Republicans might actually care about climate change Climate Change

These freshman House Republicans might actually care about climate change

Since the presidential race was called more than a week ago, election coverage has mostly focused on President-elect Joe Biden’s win and what a (probably) Republican-controlled Senate might mean for his legislative agenda in 2021. But the upper chamber isn’t the only legislative body with the ability to jeopardize Biden’s…
bubmag
November 16, 2020
PM must tackle climate change with same urgency as COVID: Health groups Climate Change

PM must tackle climate change with same urgency as COVID: Health groups

Climate and Health AlliancePrime Minister must tackle climate change with same urgency as COVID-19: Open Letter from health groupsA coalition of 29 leading health groups today have written to the Prime Minister calling for “the same level of urgency in tackling climate change” as the COVID-19 pandemic and for the…
bubmag
November 15, 2020
Universities in Western Canada are going all-in on climate change research Climate Change

Universities in Western Canada are going all-in on climate change research

Scientists at universities in Western Canada have a wealth of information on climate change. Is the world ready for it? This year, the University of Alberta’s Canadian Ice Core Lab began a five-year study of contaminants and melting ice in the Columbia Icefield (Courtesy of Steve Beffort/Hakai) Climate change may…
bubmag
November 13, 2020
Tracking the effects of climate change on Arctic animals is no easy task Climate Change

Tracking the effects of climate change on Arctic animals is no easy task

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how scientists go about tracking Arctic animals in an era of climate change and why so many tampon applicators end up on beaches.(Sködt McNalty/CBC)Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions…
bubmag
November 13, 2020