Focus on Weather
Early heat wave breaks records in western US
While the region is accustomed to sweltering heat, climate change worsened by human activity has led to more extreme weather and the current...
California wildfires pollution killed 52,000 in a decade: study
Researchers say particulate matter released by California wildfires had a devastating effect on local populations that far outweighs the number of deaths directly...
Fires in Brazilian wetlands surge 980%, extreme drought expected
Fires in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands have surged nearly tenfold so far this year to the highest levels since 2020, when the biome suffered...
Canadian oil and gas CEOs testify before Commons environment committee
Canada's federal government has proposed a legislated cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector, something the industry opposes.
NY power grid faces shortfalls as new energy supply lags: operator
By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York’s electric grid will face supply shortfalls if the rate of retiring old fossil fired...
US Southwest swelters under extreme temperatures as heat dome persists
Forecasters say it was difficult to link the record-breaking heat experienced by the U.S. Southwest in recent years to human-induced climate change, but...
Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem
The Conversation Africa: Renewable power sources such as solar and wind power are becoming increasingly cost-competitive. These can reduce hydropower reliance, diversify countries’...
Reduction in volumes forces Fort Nelson, B.C. natural gas plant to suspend operations
A company that operates a natural gas plant in Fort Nelson, B.C., is suspending operations because of a reduction in gas volumes, which...
Climate records keep shattering. How worried should we be?
Making sense of the run of climate extremes may be challenging for some. Here's a look at what scientists are saying.
After historic floods, Brazil braces for severe drought
After torrential rains that sparked historic flooding in southern Brazil, the country expects a swing to severe drought in parts: Environmental Minister Marina...
