Many CBC readers have asked about the costs of switching their heating and cooling system to a heat pump. A new report and online calculator are the latest to show that many Canadian households could save money by making the switch. Here’s a closer look at the potential costs and …

The idea that fossil fuels are largely responsible for climate change made its way through New York City last week, as the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Climate Ambition Summit and NYC Climate Week collectively drew in thousands of participants. But it wasn't only written on protest placards. Fossil …

In a world rapidly embracing plug-in vehicles, Alberta's premier is skeptical — and she wants her province to go with hydrogen cars. Alberta government eyes hydrogen cars in a world that's gone for plug-ins Danielle Smith believes in a bright future for zero-emission vehicles, of the sort that virtually no …

Scientists warn a slew of insect-transmitted infections are on the rise across North America, fuelled in part by climate change — and even lesser-known conditions spread by mosquitoes and ticks may be under-reported. Lyme disease, West Nile, and an array of lesser-known infections are on the rise, scientists warn This …

Long summer days choked with wildfire haze has made this the smokiest summer on record in Alberta's biggest cities. Smoke hour records tell the story of a smoggy Alberta summer Long summer days choked with wildfire haze has made this the smokiest summer on record in Alberta's biggest cities. Environment …

Experts agree much of Vancouver's architecture is uniquely vulnerable to intensifying heat in Canada, because it was only ever designed for a milder climate, leaving the city with tens of thousands of older buildings needing urgent upgrades. City 'unique in Canada' because architects weren't preparing for weather extremes Two summers …

A warm water mass that has been heating up the Pacific for months has arrived in B.C. waters — raising alarms about what impact the temperatures could have on marine life native to the coast. A warm water mass that started heating up in May has been pushed towards the …

Municipalities including Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack are asking residents to submit photos of their well-maintained, albeit brown lawns to win a prize. Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack holding similar contests Amidst new water restrictions, several Lower Mainland municipalities are encouraging residents to flaunt their dehydrated lawns with pride. …

A cattle rancher, a vineyard owner and other British Columbians are speaking out on the ways temperature extremes and wildfires are changing their lives, businesses and hobbies. Temperature extremes and wildfires are devastating industries and ecosystems across the province When Fred Thiessen moved to B.C. 50 years ago, the beauty …

July is on track to be the hottest month on record, with the mean global temperature projected to be roughly 1.5 C above the pre-industrial level, according to a European analysis released Thursday. Human-caused emissions 'main driver' of rising temperatures, says EU climate group July will be the hottest month …