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50 common weather terms, explained

50 common weather terms, explained

Global-warming deniers often cite anomalies like warm spells in the winter as evidence backing their point of view, when they are referencing the weather, not the climate.
How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

Amid 'rampant' misinformation on human-caused climate change, a new global study examined the beliefs of six audiences — from the alarmed to the doubtful and dismissive.
30 global airports that could be flooded by 2100

30 global airports that could be flooded by 2100

Even with an aggressive global reduction of carbon emissions, some scenarios still predict a sea-level rise of a 0.5 metre.
The side benefits of clean energy

The side benefits of clean energy

The environmental toll of fossil fuels has been linked to water and air pollution, habitat destruction, ocean acidification, and global warming.
Global warming is changing Canada's boreal forest and tundra

Global warming is changing Canada's boreal forest and tundra

Canada’s boreal forest is affected by global warming, climate change and the frequency of forest fires.
Can sending fewer emails or emptying your inbox really help fight climate change?

Can sending fewer emails or emptying your inbox really help fight climate change?

Digital activities, like sending emails, contribute marginally to the annual carbon footprint of information and communication technology users.
Opinion: Human activities are fuelling wildfires that burn essential carbon-sequestering peatlands

Opinion: Human activities are fuelling wildfires that burn essential carbon-sequestering peatlands

New research shows that northern peatlands may not help regulate our climate by the end of the century.
July likely Earth's hottest month in 120,000 years, analysis says

July likely Earth's hottest month in 120,000 years, analysis says

July shatters Earth's previous record for the hottest month in recorded history, according to a recent analysis.
What you should know about B.C.'s wildfire rank system

What you should know about B.C.'s wildfire rank system

The six-step fire-ranking system provides firefighters a clear framework for assessing fire behaviour and deploying safe firefighting tactics.
Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

Rain brings small 'reprieve' in B.C.'s north, but wildfire conditions dire elsewhere

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped sharply to about 400 as cooler weather and recent rain has cut the fire risk, but another hot spell could wipe out those gains as large sections of the province wilt under severe drought.