Focus on Environment
Scorching heat expected in US West, Southeast over weekend
Around 108 million Americans will spend the remainder of the weekend under excessive heat advisories.
Is AI a major drain on the world’s energy supply?
When Google announced this week that its climate emissions had risen by 48 percent since 2019, it pointed the finger at artificial intelligence
International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement
Environmental watchdog recommends probe into whether Canada is violating laws by not stopping toxic shipping pollution
A study finds Indonesia’s deforested land is often left idle. But some see potential in that
Indonesia may have an opportunity to expand its agricultural, palm, pulp and other commodities without cutting down more trees.
Coral bleachings devastate Bali reefs as sea temperatures rise
Coral bleaching in Bali in late 2023 was mainly caused by rising sea temperatures caused by the El Nino phenomenon that hit Indonesia.
Canadians in Grenada and Montreal rally to help after hurricane Beryl devastation
Downgraded to a Category 2 storm Thursday as it headed toward Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Beryl has claimed at least nine lives.
Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat
A high pressure ridge building over East Vancouver Island will usher in a hot weekend, presenting a "moderate" public health risk before more...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County remained at 7%, the same as the previous night.
Intense fires burn in Brazil as court mandates return of striking environmental workers
The decision was made as intense fires burn in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands and with the oil industry hampered by the lack of licensing...
Air pollution drives 7% of deaths in big Indian cities: study
India's capital Delhi was the worst offender, with 12,000 annual deaths linked to air pollution — or 11.5% of the total.
