Regulators Demand Detailed Plan for Nova Scotia Power’s Transition from Coal to Renewable Energy Nova Scotia Power’s Transition to Renewable Energy The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has recently directed Nova Scotia Power, the province’s main electricity provider, to submit a comprehensive plan detailing how it will transition away from coal and achieve its […]
Record-Breaking Rainfall Paralyzes Hong Kong, Highlighting Urgent Need for Infrastructure Investment Introduction Record-breaking rainfall has paralyzed much of Hong Kong, causing flash flooding that has submerged metro stations and trapped drivers on roads. The extreme weather event comes just days after the city was hit by its strongest typhoon in five years. The heavy rain […]
The Era of Global Boiling Arrives: UN Chief Warns of Hottest Month on Record Introduction The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has declared that the era of global warming has come to an end, and the era of global boiling has arrived. This comes as scientists have confirmed that July is set to be […]
The Climate Change Crisis: A Global Emergency Requiring Urgent Action The Urgency of the Climate Crisis The world is facing an existential threat — the climate change crisis. As global temperatures continue to rise, we are witnessing the devastating consequences of human-induced climate change. From extreme weather events to rising sea levels, the impacts are […]
Weather Change Gives Wildfire Crews Momentum in Fight Against Ross Moore Lake Fire Image Credit: CFJC Today By James Peters KAMLOOPS — Mother Nature has given the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews a chance to make some real headway in their fight against the Ross Moore Lake wildfire south of Kamloops. The storm system that […]
Greta Thunberg Arrested and Charged with Disobeying Swedish Police Climate activist Greta Thunberg, who has become a prominent figure in the global movement calling for action on climate change, was recently arrested and charged by Swedish authorities. The incident occurred during a climate protest in Malmo, where Thunberg and other activists were arrested for obstructing […]
Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Charged with Disobeying Police Order Background Greta Thunberg, the prominent climate activist, has reportedly been charged with disobeying a police order in Sweden. The incident occurred on June 19, when Thunberg, along with a group of young climate activists, blocked oil tankers from driving down a road at the port of […]
The World Just Recorded its Hottest Day Ever Introduction On July 3, 2023, the Earth experienced its hottest day ever recorded by humans, according to researchers in the US. Unofficial data from the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer project suggested that the previous record had been broken, a finding later confirmed by scientists at the […]
Mauvaise qualité de l’air : «on va pas s’empêcher de vivre non plus!» Introduction Despite the current episode of smog that is engulfing several regions of Quebec, many Montrealers seem to be taking advantage of their day off by exploring the streets, parks, and tourist attractions. While some measures have been taken by the city […]
Montreal Suffers from Worst Air Quality Amidst Wildfire Smoke An Alarming Environmental Health Crisis Montreal, the vibrant metropolis nestled in the province of Quebec, woke up to a disturbing reality today: it has the dubious distinction of having the world’s worst air quality. The city is currently engulfed in a haze of smoke, a result […]