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US weather disasters: Property owners struggle to find insurance
Why homeowners in the US are finding it difficult to get insurance as extreme weather disasters become more frequent.
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Tens of thousands of illegal fires continue to carve out the Amazon
The Amazon forest is under relentless threat as Brazilian land grabbers set fire to forest in the name of expanding the country's agribusiness. With 41,000 fires in September, scientists warn the cost of expansion in Brazil will have...
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The global climate impact of illegal fires in the Amazon
Brazilian land grabbers have set tens of thousands of illegal fires in the Amazon rainforest, in the name of expanding the country’s agribusiness. But scientists warn that expansion will have a devastating impact on climate change.
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Bob McDonald explores climate change solutions in new book
In his new book, The Future is Now, Quirks and Quarks host Bob McDonald explores clean energy alternatives and reasons to be optimistic about society’s ability to combat climate change. He joins Ian Hanomansing to talk about the book,...
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Communities need to adapt to evolving climate, expert says
Eddie Oldfield, senior lead for QUEST Canada, says municipalities across the country will need to adapt as the frequency of extreme weather events increases because of climate change.
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The climate conditions that led to Fiona’s brutal strength
Post-tropical storm Fiona’s brutal intensity was fuelled by warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures merging with a cold front, helping it maintain strength before it slammed into Atlantic Canada. Scientists are now studying how climate...
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Using volcanoes as a sustainable energy solution
Underneath a group of dormant volcanoes just north of Vancouver lies a sustainable energy source — more specifically, geothermal power generated by superheated steam — that could help in the fight against climate change. Now, scientists...
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The climate conditions behind Fiona’s brutal strength
Post-tropical storm Fiona’s brutal intensity was fuelled by warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures merging with a cold front, helping it maintain strength before it slammed into Atlantic Canada. Scientists are now studying how climate...
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World Bank announces $2B US in aid for flood-stricken Pakistan
Concern is growing among the international community about food insecurity and disease in Pakistan after deadly flooding this spring and summer.
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Harnessing geothermal energy from volcanoes
CBC News heads out with a team of scientists to explore the geothermal potential of a group of dormant volcanoes north of Vancouver and how they can be harnessed as a new sustainable energy source.
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Pakistan aid workers struggle to keep up as flooding intensifies
There are now 33 million people who have been affected by flooding in Pakistan. Aid agencies are warning the situation is about to get worse due to water-borne diseases that could take more lives.
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Canadian in Pakistan urges fellow citizens to help flood victims
The president of the Canada Pakistan Trade & Cultural Association is asking Canadians to help fund the massive relief effort underway after a third of Pakistan was overwhelmed with floods.
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Pakistani communities in Canada rally to help flood victims back home
Pakistani Canadian groups are rallying to help with flood relief efforts, while the federal government has pledged $5 million in aid.
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Pakistan in desperate need of aid due to disastrous flooding
The United Nations says more than $160 million US in emergency aid for Pakistan is needed urgently as the country grapples with catastrophic flooding that's left more than 1,100 people dead. Relief agencies say they have been overwhelmed...
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California wildfires rage amid heat wave
Wildfires continue to burn in California amid drought, which is being made worse by an expanding and potentially dangerous heat wave.
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California lawmakers look to restrict, eventually ban sale of gasoline-powered cars
California lawmakers are expected to pass a sweeping plan to restrict and ultimately ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars — a move that the state’s governor described as the beginning of the end for the internal combustion engine. Some...
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Pakistan floods wash away villages and crops, leave more than 1,000 dead
Catastrophic floods are washing away villages and crops in Pakistan and have led to the deaths of more than 1,000 people since mid-June. The country says it needs more international aid and support to help the millions affected.
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Drought in China halts shipping, causes power shortages
Southern China is being hit with drought after more than a week of 40-degree temperatures. It's causing shipping to halt, businesses to temporarily pause operations and putting pressure on the region’s hydroelectric grid.
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Latest wildfires in Spain injure train passengers, force villages to relocate
Much of Europe is still baking in hot and dry weather — fueling an unprecedented fire season. In Spain, flames are forcing entire communities to flee.
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Water levels run low as Europe struggles with one of worst droughts on record
Parts of Europe are suffering under what may be their worst drought in centuries as record-high temperatures and long periods without rainfall have significantly impacted parts of the continent.
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US VP Harris announces $1bn to states for floods, extreme heat
The grants will help communities across the nation prepare for and respond to growing climate-related disasters.
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Temperature hits all-time high in Britain
Britain recorded its highest temperature ever Tuesday after the heat rose above 40 C. The extreme heat is already raising questions about how the country should prepare for a warmer future.
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Britain's temperature hits all-time high
Britain recorded its highest temperature ever Tuesday after the heat rose above 40 C. The extreme heat is already raising questions about how the country should prepare for a warmer future.
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Wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate homes in Tuscany
Fire brigades in Tuscany battled a wildfire on Wednesday that forced hundreds to evacuate, as wildfires rage across Italy. Gas tanks caught in the flames also exploded.