How much progress has Canada made since the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015?
UBC climate scientist Simon Donner joins Dan Burritt to look at the progress B.C and Canada have made since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement was signed.
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The Daily BeastTrump’s EPA Pick Flunks Basic Science Quiz at Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency struggled to answer straightforward questions about science. At his confirmation hearing on Thursday, former Rep. Lee Zeldin faced scrutiny of his limited environmental experience. For one senator, Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, this took the form of a science pop quiz—asking, in his words, “really basic no-tricks questions about climate change.” Whitehouse started off with a softball: “First, as a matter of law, is carbon dioxide a p
- CNN
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.
- The Conversation
We built an AI model that analysed millions of images of retreating glaciers – what it found is alarming
Scientists have tracked decades of glacier retreat in the fast-warming Arctic islands of Svalbard.
- CBC
Port of Argentia nervous about Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' energy policy
The Port of Argentia is North America’s first monopile marshalling port in support of the U.S. energy transition. (Danny Arsenault/CBC)The Port of Argentia is anxiously awaiting the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, to see whether or not his "drill, baby, drill" energy policy will become a reality. Trump is a supporter of the U.S. oil and gas industry. NPR reported late last year that the president-elect had adopted the campaign slogan "drill, baby, drill" to highlight his plans to i
- CBC
Alberta First Nation voices 'grave concern' over Kevin O'Leary's proposed $70B AI data centre
An ambitious plan from celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary to build the "world's largest" AI data centre in northern Alberta is facing opposition from a First Nation in the region.In December, O'Leary Ventures announced plans to build Wonder Valley, a $70-billion data centre in the Municipal District of Greenview, near Grande Prairie.The project has been widely praised, including by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.Its location would put it on traditional territory of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. "
- The Weather Network
Arctic air set to flood into Ontario, but with a blast of snowfall first
A potent cold front will open the door to frigid Arctic air, with some of the coldest conditions in years set to spread across Ontario
- The Hill
Opinion - Why the climate and sustainability economy will thrive in a Trump presidency
To maintain his electoral mandate, incoming President Trump will have to deliver the economic goods — but he will not be able to achieve any of these political objectives without continued investment in industries that have a positive impact on climate.
- USA TODAY
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires today? See maps
Multiple areas in LA County are still under mandatory evacuation orders.
- CBC
Snow crab industry predicts 'real trouble' if Trump carries out tariff threat
As Canadian premiers work on a plan to deal with the tariffs threatened by incoming U.S. president Donald Trump, snow crab producers in New Brunswick worry about how tariffs would affect them.The U.S. market a huge one for snow crab fishermen and processors in the province, and tariffs could have a "very significant impact," said Gilles Theriault, head of the New Brunswick Crab Processors Association."We might be left as processors with a whole bunch of crabs on our hand, and then we would be in
- The Hill
Burgum sidesteps Trump’s most controversial climate positions in largely cordial hearing
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R), President-elect Trump’s nominee for Interior secretary, sat for a largely cordial hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday. While some Democratic members of the panel questioned Burgum on the incoming administration’s climate policies, the hearing lacked the acrimony of earlier nominees’ appearances. Burgum, who…
- CBC
Famous mother orca still carrying body of 2nd dead calf
A mother killer whale whose calf died more than two weeks ago was spotted recently in waters off Victoria, B.C., still carrying the carcass of her newborn. The Center for Whale Research spotted the southern resident killer whale, named Tahlequah, or J35, on Jan. 10, nine days after she was first seen pushing her dead calf while she swam. She's the same whale that made world headlines in 2018 when she spent 17 days carrying her first dead newborn calf around in a similar manner. In a Facebook pos
- The Weather Network
Another round of snowfall for Ontario before Arctic air sweeps in
A potent cold front will open the door to frigid Arctic air, with some of the coldest conditions in years set to spread across Ontario
- The Canadian Press
Windy, flame-fanning weather eases up as progress made on LA-area fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles.
- USA TODAY
NASA satellite captures rare sight of 'sea smoke' at Antarctica's Pine Island glacier
A satellite hundreds of miles above Earth captured rare images of an atmospheric phenomenon that makes Antarctica glaciers appear to be smoking.
- The Independent
Rain would be bad for LA during the wildfires. Here’s why
The region has experienced one of its driest winter spells on record
- PA Media: UK News
Warning over snakes slipping into northern Europe in imported flowers and plants
Researchers say improved standards are urgently needed to make the importing of plants more sustainable and less damaging.
- LA Times
Facing treacherous winds and dangerous drones, L.A. fire pilots describe daring air drops
Interviews with pilots paint a graphic picture of the struggle to maintain control of their ships amid one of the most intense and complicated airborne firefights in U.S. history.
- USA TODAY
What does Hurricane Milton look like from space? NASA shares video of storm near Florida
NASA released a timelapse video that shows the eye of Hurricane Milton as seen from the International Space Station orbiting 275 miles above Earth.
- CBC
See time-lapse video of wild weather hitting Manitoba
A time-lapse video taken from a roof cam at CBC Manitoba's Portage Avenue building shows a storm hitting Winnipeg on Friday, Jan. 17. Poor visibility in blowing snow across southern Manitoba prompted school closures, travel warnings and notices about possible delays in health services.
- CBC
What is 'green cement' and how could it help the Strait of Canso?
The term "green cement" is still relatively new, but a Cape Breton economic development group feels the Strait of Canso could be the newest home for carbon-removal technologies that have already enjoyed success in the province. The Cape Breton Partnership says unidentified business interests have shown interest in launching a green cement facility in Point Tupper Industrial Park.A survey commissioned by the partnership says the industry chalked up $84.5 billion in business globally two years ago