Jordan Omstead
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to thousands of annual deaths: global study
Climate change drives a surge in wildfire smoke deaths, with 12,566 annual deaths in the 2010s, up from 669 in the 1960s.
Toronto takes step toward ban on misleading fossil fuel ads, following TTC move
Toronto moves toward banning misleading fossil fuel ads on city property, aligning with federal anti-greenwashing regulations.
Canada’s PBO releases updated carbon price report after previous error sparked controversy
The parliamentary budget officer says his updated carbon price report is consistent with earlier findings, despite correcting an error.
Climate change made some heat waves at least 10 times more likely: Environment Canada
Climate change made August heat waves in northern Canada 10 times more likely, with temperatures 12-13 degrees above normal.
Canada makes small emissions cut in 2023, but must ramp up to hit key targets: report
New estimates published by a leading climate policy institute show Canada cut emissions by about one per cent last year compared to 2022.
Toronto is vulnerable to climate-fuelled floods. What will make it more resilient?
The mayor is tabling a meeting to see what programs can be implemented to help tackle extreme weather events.
‘Pervasive environmental issue’: Microplastics levels high in Toronto-caught fish
The researchers looked at a total of 45 fish caught in Humber Bay, where the Humber River flows into Lake Ontario along Toronto's...
When heat waves strike, Environment Canada can link it to climate change — fast
In a few days, Environment and Climate Change Canada will unveil results from a new rapid extreme weather event attribution program, assessing how...
Cities, schools and other agencies respond as heat wave crosses Ontario and Quebec
People across Canada are bracing themselves for high temperatures and humid conditions.
Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report
Provinces must stop natural gas expansion and invest in electrification to keep home heating reliable and cost-effective, says a new report from the...
