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Scientists warn nuclear war could trigger mass ocean die-offs, new 'ice age'

Scientists warn nuclear war could trigger mass ocean die-offs, new 'ice age'

The idea of nuclear winter has been around for decades. But what would happen to the oceans? What would happen to the millions of species that call it home, and the others — including humans — that rely on them?
57% of Canadians say climate change affects where they plan to buy a home

57% of Canadians say climate change affects where they plan to buy a home

Amid growing concern over the cost climate change will impose on Canadian housing, a RE/MAX Canada-backed study says more than $5 billion a year is needed to protect homes from floods, extreme weather and wildfire.
'The future of agriculture': B.C. farmers, ranchers move to curb carbon emissions

'The future of agriculture': B.C. farmers, ranchers move to curb carbon emissions

As a rancher, nursery owner and farmer step toward a climate crisis, each has found their own set of solutions to reduce emissions and usher in a new era of food security.
Why are weather apps often so wrong about Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­forecasts?

Why are weather apps often so wrong about Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­forecasts?

"I'm being 'gaslit' by the weather app."
Satellite mapping finds correlation between B.C. wildfires and floods

Satellite mapping finds correlation between B.C. wildfires and floods

The correlation has not yet been tested on the ground. Some experts warn finding out what led to the floods needs to consider climate change, wildfire, and increasingly, clearcut logging.
These B.C. cities will get hit hardest by future heat waves

These B.C. cities will get hit hardest by future heat waves

The B.C. Interior cities of Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, Creston and Vernon are expected to face some of the hottest and long-lasting heat waves starting in 2051. A lack of preparedness, however, still leaves the big cities of Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­vulnerable.
How Canadian tenants, landlords and cities must face extreme heat

How Canadian tenants, landlords and cities must face extreme heat

National guidance outlines how tenants, landlords and cities should prepare for the next heat wave.
B.C. climate scientists, composers score music to warn of planet's deadly potential

B.C. climate scientists, composers score music to warn of planet's deadly potential

From the sounds of melting glaciers to imagining three climate futures, a new sonic exploration of the Earth looks to offer a visceral warning and a call to action on climate change. It premiers at the University of British Columbia this month.
Climate change is damaging Canada faster than it can adapt, warn UN scientists

Climate change is damaging Canada faster than it can adapt, warn UN scientists

Canada, like most jurisdictions around the world, is not adapting fast enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned in its latest report Monday.
Heat wave caused bees to ejaculate to death. Could Styrofoam 'protection' help?

Heat wave caused bees to ejaculate to death. Could Styrofoam 'protection' help?

B.C. farmer recalls 'incredible losses' following June 2021 heat wave. Then she went looking for a solution.