R2 Recycling: The Climate Impact of Electronic Waste
As climate change continues to be a pressing global issue, one often overlooked contributor is electronic waste (e-waste). The improper disposal of…
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Caught between climate warnings and economic realities, Canada and the world face tough fossil fuel choices
The UN’s latest warning about the world’s climate goals slipping away is looming over a pending decision on whether a large offshore oil project will go ahead off Newfoundland, promising a much-needed boost for the province’s economy but potentially moving the world further away from avoiding climate disaster.Equinor’s proposed Bay du Nord oil project off…
What the new IPCC report says climate change could — and is — costing Canadians
Climate change is affecting everyone around the world and it comes with a price. Here’s a look at just some of the costs that are already hitting Canadians and forecast to get worse. The good news is impacts aren’t as bad if emissions are cut rapidly, the IPCC said.Fires burn on a hill in Osoyoos,…
Climate change is making harvest more difficult this year for cranberry farmers
Cranberries are a staple in many Thanksgiving meals. But this year, the trip these little fruits made to your table was a…
Big banks want to act on climate change — so what’s stopping them?
One of the challenges the financial sector faces when pouring more money toward lowering the world’s emissions is the risk-averse nature that is ingrained in the DNA of many banks.The world’s finance sector took centre stage at COP26, the recent UN climate summit in Glasgow. Pressure to do more has been building on the industry in…
Trudeau says climate progress made at G20, though Canada wanted more ambitious plan
Canada wanted a stronger and more ambitious agreement on climate change to emerge from the G20 summit — but leaders still managed to make progress by committing to address some key issues, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at the G20 summit in Rome on Saturday. He issued a statement on…
Possible climate futures–from the optimistic to the strange
Environment Planet Possible The five scenarios that form the backbone of the latest IPCC report tell radically different stories about humanity’s future.…
How climate change helped strengthen the Taliban
For the past three decades, drought and floods have plagued rural Afghanistan. As a result, farmers have struggled to maintain their crops…
U.N. climate report issues dire warning
A new study from the United Nations warns that wildfires, floods and extreme heat could soon have catastrophic results unless humans act…
‘Natural climate solutions’ are available to help Canada meet emissions targets, new study says
Canada could reach one-third of its greenhouse gas reduction targets by making better use of its vast forests, prairies and wetlands, says a report by more than three dozen scientists.This least bittern, a type of heron that stays at the west Quebec wetlands, is seen here. A new study says that better management of wetlands,…