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California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

California fire insurance woes a 'cautionary tale' for B.C.

U.S. insurance companies are abandoning entire states due to growing risk of catastrophe. Experts say Western Canada should pay attention.
Climate change made May heat in Western Canada 10 times more likely, early data suggests

Climate change made May heat in Western Canada 10 times more likely, early data suggests

Preliminary data shows elevated spring temperatures in Western Canada were made 10 times more likely due to climate change, and helped fuel a number of wildfires.
Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather

As temperature rises, association recommends that drivers check coolant levels, keep tires fully inflated and take other precautions.
From bad to worse: what to expect from Canada's wildfire seasons

From bad to worse: what to expect from Canada's wildfire seasons

Canada is on track to face the worst fire season on record. As climate change warps fire weather, models says it could get a lot worse.
30 of the best movies set during summer

30 of the best movies set during summer

Consider these classics for a summer movie night!
B.C. boosts funds for weather extremes

B.C. boosts funds for weather extremes

Protection of farms and ranches against flooding will also be an integral part of latest program
How off-grid solar could fill energy access gaps around the world

How off-grid solar could fill energy access gaps around the world

In 2020, 733 million people were living without access to electricity—a burden experienced overwhelmingly by developing nations in Africa and Asia.
Opinion: Canadian financial institutions are fuelling the climate change crisis

Opinion: Canadian financial institutions are fuelling the climate change crisis

Canadian financial institutions — banks, pension funds and private equity firms — fund the fossil fuel industry and are therefore helping fuel the climate crisis. Why won’t Ottawa hold them to account?
Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Backyard feeders need frequent cleaning to prevent breeding infections that can be fatal to the tiny birds
Climate change making incoming B.C. heat up to 5 times more likely

Climate change making incoming B.C. heat up to 5 times more likely

With temperature records set to fall across B.C., a climate scientist says people across the region should get used to off-season extreme weather.