Focus on Weather
Monday breaks the record for the hottest ever day on Earth
Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, sparking calls to 'immediately change course' of climate change
World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says
Heatwaves have affected countries all over the world in the past few weeks, with global average surface air temperatures reaching nearly 63F.
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.
Wildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave. Homes burn in Southern California
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly...
Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk
The oil and gas sector, like all industries, is exposed to climate risk from events like fires and extreme weather
Wildfires in Alberta, British Columbia prompt evacuation orders
Alberta faces 158 wildfires, 55 uncontrolled, whereas B.C. is battling 319 fires, with evacuation orders in place.
Buffett’s PacifiCorp suspected of collusion by wildfire victims’ law firms
Class-action firms accuse PacifiCorp of colluding with other law firms to secure low settlements for 2020 Oregon wildfire victims.
COP29 host Azerbaijan launches climate fund, seeks fossil-fuel producer support
Azerbaijan, host of COP29, announced a $1 billion climate fund for developing nations, funded by 10 fossil-fuel producers and oil companies, aiming to...
Rising cooling demand to keep coal plants online this year, IEA says
Global electricity demand is set to grow at its fastest pace in nearly 20 years this year, spurred by increasing demand for air...
Hawaiian Electric, others agree to proposed $4 billion Maui wildfire deal: report
Hawaiian Electric Industries and others have tentatively agreed to a $4B+ settlement over Maui wildfires, settling multiple lawsuits.
