TOPIC: CLIMATE CHANGE

What did homeowners do with green rebates, and did they make a difference?

The federal government provided $2.6 billion for heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and other green upgrades to Canadians' homes through the Canada Greener Homes Grant. But did it make enough of a difference? A new report takes a closer look.
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Scientists believe an Alaskan volcano is about to erupt. Here’s how they’re preparing

Scientists say it's likely that the closest active volcano to the Alaskan city of Anchorage will erupt soon. If it does, the primary concern is ash, which could impact both residents and flights in the area. Here's how scientists are preparing.

Sudbury activist and first-time voter Sophia Mathur wants to see the spotlight on climate change

Climate activist Sophia Mathur says it will be a “pinnacle point” in her life when she gets to cast her vote for the first time in Canada’s upcoming federal election.

Mar 22: What fossil plants say about the evolution of life, and more…

On this week's episode: is our universe inside a black hole, Antarctic explorers, tracking teenaged turtles, and carbon-neutral concrete.

Climate disasters have nearly quadrupled cocoa prices, forcing some chocolatiers to close

Chocolate lovers might notice their favourite sugary snack could cost a bit more or be a bit smaller as climate change ravages cocoa crops in West Africa.
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Poilievre says he would end industrial carbon tax

Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would end the industrial carbon tax and the consumer carbon tax — a plan that advocates say would also end any chance of Canada hitting targets to lower emissions.

Climate action is becoming less of a priority around the world. Trump isn't helping

The emphasis on climate action and transitioning to cleaner energy has waned in recent years as more emphasis is being placed on energy security and affordability. And that was before Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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#TheMoment a CBC reporter was chased by a seal in Antarctica

CBC's Susan Ormiston recounts the moment she was chased by a seal on the shores of Deception Island, Antarctica.
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Antarctic island may hold clues about the climate’s next century

On Antarctica’s Deception Island, Canadian scientists study the links between melting ice sheets and rising global sea levels, saying what happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay there.
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What increased drought in the Prairies will look like

As the climate continues to heat up, the Prairies will see both more and less precipitation. CBC meteorologist Christy Climenhaga explains.

Why a CO2 leak in Mississippi holds lessons for Canada

Canada's oil and gas companies are hoping carbon capture and storage will be a big part of the country’s net zero plans. But shipping CO2 through pipelines to storage facilities can come with risks. We go to rural Mississippi to hear about a rare carbon dioxide pipeline breach that was nearly deadly – and find out what Canada can learn from the incident

Eco-thugs be warned! You could be charged with ecocide

There’s a push to see those responsible for intentional destruction of the environment tried in the International Criminal Court, just like war criminals. Three small island nations have proposed making ecocide a crime like genocide and crimes against humanity. But what would that take – and is there a better way to hold people to account for harming the planet and our climate?

New report decries fossil fuel industry influence in climate education

Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm about fossil fuel industry influence on energy, climate and environmental learning in Canada's classrooms, with a new report citing efforts like funding of school science fairs, field trips and activities to sponsoring teacher resource creators.

Charlottetown climate report raises future red flags, warns that doing nothing isn't an option

A new report released by the City of Charlottetown details how rising sea levels and extreme heat will affect P.E.I.’s capital in the decades to come.
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Scientists launch 'Argo float' to gather ocean data in Antarctica

The science team aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke has launched a specialized data-collecting tool known as an Argo float, to measure ocean data like water temperature, salinity and water cycle. The data collected can be used to build climate models to predict short-term weather and provide more information about climate change.
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Go inside these spectacular, short-lived ice caves on a Swiss glacier

Hikers are taking advantage of freezing winter conditions to venture inside short-lived — and potentially lethal — ice caves that appeared on the Morteratsch glacier in eastern Switzerland.
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CBC News team travelling aboard Royal Canadian Navy ship to Antarctica

CBC News climate reporters have joined Canadian scientists aboard HMCS Margaret Brooke on a mission to Antarctica to unlock climate clues from the South Pole that they hope will shed light on what’s happening in the Arctic.
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Report calls out fossil fuel industry influence in climate education

A new report is criticizing the role oil and gas companies play in funding educational materials about climate change, which can be seen as the industry influencing what students learn.
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What’s the difference between weather and climate?

The terms “climate” and “weather” are often used interchangeably, but actually represent quite different things. Here’s meteorologist Christy Climenhaga with more.
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How the Prairies must adapt to meet the challenges of climate change

From flood planning to insurance coverage, meteorologist Christy Climenhaga looks at what climate adaptation might look like across the Prairies and Canada.
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Carney says consumer carbon tax 'isn't working,' promises green incentives

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney says he will abandon his party's consumer carbon tax and replace the policy with an incentive program that rewards Canadians for making green choices.

IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event

Behind closed doors in Lausanne, seven candidates hoping to lead the International Olympic Committee made key pitches on Thursday to about 100 voters in perhaps the most elusive and opaque election in world sports.

Researchers to monitor farming's nitrous oxide emissions using Yorkton CBC tower

Researchers from six different universities are working on measuring nitrous oxide emissions from an old CBC broadcast tower just outside Yorkton, Sask., with the goal of reducing the greenhouse gas.

When Toronto was talking about the need for a 'carbon tax' ... in 1990

In 1990, city councillors wanted to see Toronto take action to help mitigate the effects that greenhouse gases were having on the planet.

L.A. fire conditions made 35 per cent more likely thanks to climate change, researchers say

The fires that devastated neighbourhoods in Los Angeles, killing 28 people and burning over 16,000 homes and buildings, are not a one-off, according to a new rapid analysis, and researchers say they are now significantly more likely to happen due to climate change.