Skip to content

Environment News

Citizen scientist measured Rockies snowfall for 50 years. Two new hips help him keep going

Citizen scientist measured Rockies snowfall for 50 years. Two new hips help him keep going

GOTHIC, Colo.
Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

Deadly severe weather roars through several states, spawning potential tornadoes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes.
Drought poses key risk to Canada's natural gas producers in 2024: Deloitte

Drought poses key risk to Canada's natural gas producers in 2024: Deloitte

CALGARY — Persistent drought conditions are poised to challenge natural gas producers even as they aim to ramp up in anticipation of Canada's first liquefied natural gas export terminal opening, a new report warns.
AP Exclusive: EPA didn't declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment

AP Exclusive: EPA didn't declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment

The aftermath of last year's fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn't qualify as a public health emergency because widespread health problems and ongoing chemical exposures haven't been documented, federal officials said.
California enters spring with vital snowpack above average for a second year

California enters spring with vital snowpack above average for a second year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has entered spring with an above-average mountain snowpack and major reservoirs in good shape for a second consecutive year, staving off immediate water supply concerns but not allaying drought worries in a warming world
Mexican government blames loose rail switch clamps for recent Maya Train derailment

Mexican government blames loose rail switch clamps for recent Maya Train derailment

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government said Tuesday that a loose railway fitting caused a train car to derail on the president’s pet project, a tourist rail route known as the Maya Train .
As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

OTTAWA — As the premier of Canada's largest province warned that Justin Trudeau's political future is tied to the fate of his consumer carbon price, the leader of the federal Conservatives urged the prime minister to convene an emergency meeting with
B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

B.C. records net loss of more than 8,600 in interprovincial migration in 2023

VICTORIA — British Columbia had more people moving out to other provinces in 2023 than those coming in the opposite direction for the first time in more than a decade, according to figures from Statistics Canada. The agency said B.C.
Federal review of forestry sector emissions falling short, environmental groups warn

Federal review of forestry sector emissions falling short, environmental groups warn

A federal review of Canada's forestry sector emissions needs to go much further than currently proposed or it could jeopardize its credibility, nearly a dozen environmental groups said as they ramped up pressure over what they claim is the sector's u
'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax' is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa's climate plan

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier has responded to a challenge from the prime minister to submit an alternative to the federal carbon pricing program.