In vacant lots, neglected parks and patches of land along busy stretches of road, residents are gathering to plant trees — lots of them, close together. Here's a look at what's behind the trend. A tree-planting method that originated in Japan is taking root in many communities In vacant lots, …
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Canada launches ‘assisted departure’ program to get vulnerable citizens out of Haiti as violence worsens
Helicopter flights to bring 18 Canadians out of Haiti were postponed Monday due to poor weather conditions in the Dominican Republic, Canada's ambassador to Haiti told CBC News. Ottawa has launched a program to evacuate Canadians stranded by widespread gang warfare Helicopter flights to bring 18 Canadians out of Haiti …
Read More »2 key climate tipping points are in Canada. And a new study suggests we may topple them
Current rates of global warming have already moved the world perilously close to several tipping points which could send important global weather systems into irreversible collapse, according to a major new study from Europe. 2 of the tipping points at highest risk are in Canada Current rates of global warming …
Read More »The world is negotiating a new plan to protect nature. Here’s how it works
Thousands of delegates representing 192 countries will spend the next two weeks meeting in Montreal, hammering out a once-in-a-decade agreement meant to protect, conserve and equitably share nature. Here's your guide to why it matters, who will be there and what to expect. Expect difficult negotiations as delegates finalize plan …
Read More »What does a 1.5 C increase in global temperatures mean for Canada?
A report from the World Meteorological Organization forecasts that global temperatures are likely to soon pass the 1.5 C limit set by the 2015 Paris climate agreement. But Canada has already blown past that threshold, so what does it mean here? World Meteorological Organization suggests global temperatures may breach key …
Read More »I want my daughter to feel safe in her home. That’s why I’m rebuilding with climate change in mind
After Dorian’s wrath, Jason Charette started rebuilding his home with eco-friendly material in the hopes it can withstand future hurricanes. We have tried to be as eco-friendly as possible but realized that’s not always practical This First Person column is written by Jason Charette, who lives in rural P.E.I. For …
Read More »If Canada axed its carbon tax — and rebates — this is how different households would gain or lose
High-income households would tend to be the biggest winners, while lower-income households would tend to be hurt the most, according to Statistics Canada modelling software widely used by economists. High-income households would tend to be the biggest winners, lower-income households hurt the most "Axe the tax" (or its American counterpart, …
Read More »This is how Niagara’s winemaking industry is coping with climate change
Extreme weather continues to hit the global wine industry hard, but a growing number of wineries and vineyards in Ontario's Niagara region are finding ways to adapt to mitigate the effects of climate change. A growing number of winemakers are embracing sustainable practices in the face of extreme weather Wine …
Read More »Federal government unveils what it calls a ‘strict’ oil and gas cap to curb emissions
The Liberal government announced its regulatory framework for capping emissions in the oil and gas sector Thursday — a national cap-and-trade system that it says will set emissions limits without restricting production. Framework meant to reduce emissions while letting production increase 12% above 2019 levels The Liberal government announced its …
Read More »With enough power for entire city blocks, these batteries store energy — but not as electricity
Wind and solar generate cheap, clean power, but not always when it's needed most. So storing energy is an important part of a low-carbon grid — and storing it as heat can be cheaper, safer and more convenient than storing it in traditional batteries. Thermal energy storage could boost wind …
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