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 …
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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 …
Read More »Green technology minerals already being used as a ‘political weapon,’ internal DND study says
As countries race to adopt more electric technologies in the face of climate change, governments are battling to secure control over minerals such as copper and rare earths. Skyrocketing demand for copper, lithium and rare earths sparks geopolitical race, worrying environmentalists Minerals needed to power the green transition from fossil …
Read More »A forecast for ticks? The changing climate has scientists rethinking wildlife management
Traditionally, conservation and environmental management might be based on stable or historical norms. But with climate change in the mix, scientists are pooling information as they work toward making forecasts that will help people respond to environmental threats before they happen. Researchers pooling data to make nature more predictable, sooner …
Read More »Much of Canada swelters under persistent bout of intense heat
As Canada sweltered under a persistent bout of intense heat, weather warnings were issued Thursday from coast to coast to coast. June was world's hottest month on record, European Union scientists say As Canada sweltered under a persistent bout of intense heat, weather warnings were issued Thursday from coast to …
Read More »Vancouver’s architecture, by design, was never meant to handle extreme heat
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 …
Read More »Trudeau calls out ‘short-term thinker’ politicians as premiers urge him to freeze carbon price hike
As a growing number of premiers urge the federal government to pause an upcoming increase to the federal carbon tax, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back Wednesday on what he called "short-term thinker" politicians. Price is set to increase from $65 to $80 per tonne on April 1 As a …
Read More »Trudeau challenges premiers opposed to carbon tax hike to suggest alternatives to federal levy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on premiers opposed to increasing the carbon tax to propose credible alternatives to the federal measure. Several premiers have been calling on Ottawa to halt a planned increase to the federal carbon tax Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on premiers opposed to increasing …
Read More »Worried about their grandkids’ future, more seniors are taking up the climate fight
Inspired by the passion and reach of young activists like Greta Thunberg, Canadian groups like Seniors for Climate Action Now!, Climate Legacy and Grand(m)others Act to Save the Planet (GASP) are becoming increasingly visible and vocal. Groups like Seniors for Climate Action Now! are focusing their efforts on fossil fuel …
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