Focus on Climate
Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task
As the world warms from human-caused climate change, fresh water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is becoming harder to get for many people....
UK public and businesses urged to join Earth Hour as landmarks set to go dark
The British public and businesses are being urged to mark Earth Hour by taking positive action for the planet, such as turning off...
Canadian House of Commons rejects Conservative non-confidence motion over carbon pricing
OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government will not be forced into an election over carbon pricing — at least not today. The Liberals,...
Human composting as alternative to burial and cremation gets final approval by Delaware lawmakers
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The Delaware Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill allowing the composting of human bodies as an alternative...
Analysis-Biden’s softer climate regulation shows big US bet on subsidies to decarbonize
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration says its recent decision to scale back new climate regulations meant to force emissions...
B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options
RICHMOND, B.C. — A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia’s regional airports with the goal of getting all airports...
Tentative deal would see Ottawa scrap Highway 413’s impact assessment designation
TORONTO — Ontario has struck a tentative deal with the federal government to have Ottawa drop an assessment of the province’s Highway 413...
Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation
Food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change, a new study by an environmental scientist and the European...
Global sea level jumped due to El Nino and climate change: NASA
Global average sea level rose by about 0.3 inches (0.76 centimeters) from 2022 to 2023 — nearly four times the increase of the...
