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Trudeau leaves behind nearly a decade of climate action, but some key priorities hang in the balance
The federal government released Canada’s 2035 emissions target last month — a milestone capping off nearly a decade of climate policy that began with Justin Trudeau’s […]
Huge hummingbird, ‘starry night’ gecko among new species of 2024
It’s the time of year when scientific organizations take a look back at some of the most amazing new animals, plants, fungi and other species […]
See some amazing new species discovered in 2024
It’s the time of year when scientific organizations take a look back at some of the most amazing new animals, plants, fungi and other species […]
What to look forward to in space in 2025
Every year, we get to experience not only the wonders of the sky, but also missions to space that expand our knowledge of our universe. […]
Canada’s cities are losing up to 19 days of winter
In just the past 10 years, cities around the world, including in Canada, have lost weeks’ worth of winter ski, skate and snow days each […]
Heads up! It’s time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the best shows of the year
December isn’t just about the holidays — it’s also the time of year we get to enjoy what is often touted as one of the […]
From heatwaves to hailstorms: Environment Canada’s top 10 weather stories of the year
Bullets and buckets from the sky, a wildfire threatening a historic town and extreme heat records broken above the Arctic Circle. These are just some […]
Why industrial carbon pricing may survive in Canada despite ‘axe-the-tax’ sentiment
When the Liberals formed government in Ottawa back in 2015, climate action was one of Justin Trudeau’s top priorities. And those policies, however controversial, seem […]
Why nuclear power is so hot right now
Governments in Canada, the U.S. and abroad along with tech giants are all eyeing nuclear power to meet a growing demand for electricity and climate goals […]