Our recent story about researchers ditching their gas stoves after measuring the indoor air pollution they produce prompted some questions from readers. What about gas fireplaces? Or propane stoves? How energy efficient are induction stoves versus gas? Here are the answers to some of those questions. Also: What about propane? …
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Electric vehicle numbers have ‘exploded’ but too few charging stations in Ontario, experts say
As the 2023 Canadian International Auto Show makes its return to Toronto for the first time since 2020, experts in the vehicle industry say growing demand for electric vehicles is only putting pressure on the province to expand its charging infrastructure. Toronto's International Auto Show makes return after 2 years, …
Read More »Will switching to a heat pump save you money? Here’s how to find out
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 …
Read More »Where’s winter? So far, it’s been an ‘unnatural’ grey and foggy season
Canadians are noticing a lot less snow than usual on many roads and ski slopes so far this winter, along with unseasonably warm weather that has set new temperature records in some places. Many places seeing almost balmy weather since the start of December Canadians across the country are noticing …
Read More »As Canadians try to escape Haiti, some feel their own government left them behind
With Haiti plagued by gang violence and anarchy, many of the roughly 3,000 Canadians registered in the island nation want to leave. But some say they've had no help from Canadian authorities. Frustration with Canadian officials leads some to seek help from other organizations Watch a Canadian's helicopter escape from …
Read More »Worried about a warming world, thousands of Germans reject using LNG — including Canada’s
Hamburg hosts a week of escalating protests, with demonstrators saying liquefied natural gas is no solution to Europe’s Russian-government induced energy crisis. But German decision-makers have reached out to Canada about increasing exports. Despite protests, Germany's need for fuel could benefit Canadian oil and gas suppliers They rappelled down the …
Read More »What if your country disappeared? Nation mulls digital existence as sea waters rise
If a country is swallowed up by the sea, does it cease to exist? Leaders are getting creative in how they try to preserve their nations if they become uninhabitable. Tuvalu is turning to the metaverse to try and preserve the pieces of the country that are the most important, …
Read More »3 ways to tell if a candidate is serious about climate change
There are lots of factors to consider when choosing who to vote for in an election. But if you're a voter who's concerned about climate change, here’s how to pick the candidate who will be most effective in addressing it. Here's how experts say you can choose the candidate who …
Read More »The federal government wants Canadians to switch to electric vehicles. It’s not that simple
With electric vehicle sales in Canada breaking records every year, the demand is clear, say advocates of EVs. But some observers say data shows that most Canadians still aren't particularly eager to buy one and that federal targets might be difficult to achieve. High prices, need for charging stations, lack …
Read More »The current carbon tax debate is important — it’s just not serious
Last summer, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season in its recorded history. Nine months later, a House committee met to hear from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, whose government is proudly defying the federal carbon-pricing law. The arguments being made by opponents only make sense if you ignore some awkward facts …
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