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Brazil wildfires: Fires surge 980%, extreme drought expected
Wildfires rage in the world's largest tropical wetland. Al Jazeera hears from those who're directly affected.
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Amid drought and intense rain, Manitoba farmers prepare for weather extremes
Persistent drought conditions have forced farmers in Manitoba to get creative in finding new ways to manage their farms and find water sources for livestock. Last year, rancher Mark Schram said his farm got just 20 millimetres of rain in...
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Panama Canal faces water crisis amid drought and growing demand
Panama Canal operations disrupted due to severe drought, forcing reduced ship traffic.
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How much water do your rain barrels have stored?
A St. Albert, Alta., gardener has created a rain-barrel system that collects enough water for a few weeks without rain. Now he's designed a much larger system for his community garden.
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Alberta rain barrel enthusiast prepares for dry summer
A St. Albert, Alta., gardener has created a rain-barrel system that collects enough water for a few weeks without rain. Now he's designed a much larger system for his community garden.
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Canucks, Oilers face off in 2nd round of NHL playoffs
Only two Canadian teams survived the first round of NHL playoffs and will play each other in round two. The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will meet in the post-season for the first time since 1992.
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Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño
Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.
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Dozens gather to plant wildflowers in Kitchener
Dozens of people gathered near the intersection of Fischer-Hallman Road and Glasgow Street in Kitchener to plant wildflowers on Saturday as part of the launch of the Pollinator Roadsides project. The project aims to attract more...
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Alberta's 2023 wildfire season was a record breaker - but another hectic one is forecasted
A lack of snowfall has Alberta Wildfire preparing for a swift wildfire season. Dry conditions around the Edmonton area have already led to early grassfires blowing in that direction.
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Alberta's 2023 wildfire season was a record breaker. Another hectic one is forecast
A lack of snowfall has Alberta Wildfire preparing for a busy wildfire season. Dry conditions around the Edmonton area have already led to early grass fires blowing in that direction.
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Overnight wildfires pose new challenges for firefighters
B.C. is preparing for what is expected to be a 'challenging' wildfire season. But it’s not just about the number of fires, it’s also when they burn. According to a new study, the job could get a lot more demanding through the night. CBC...
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Colombia drought: Bogota implements water rationing as reservoirs dwindle
A severe drought in Colombia is putting the national power grid at risk.
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Philippines drought: Govt warns El Niño will affect most parts by April
The dry spell has damaged nearly 30,000 hectares of farmland, and is expected to affect almost all provinces in April.
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Can wild winter weather impact trees?
A tree expert in Calgary says this winter’s extreme temperature swings aren't nearly as bad as hot, dry summers and droughts when it comes to the health of trees in the city.
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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., prepares for fire season
After 2023's wildfires forced thousands in Tumbler Ridge to evacuate their homes, the northeastern B.C. community is once again preparing for another fire season — with concerns over wildfires potentially worsening due to drought...
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Touring the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre
Reporter Emily Fitzpatrick gets an inside look at how the province is preparing for the upcoming wildfire season and what was learned from 2023's record-breaking wildfire season.
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Not-so-sweet news for chocolate lovers as prices set to double
An Edmonton-area chocolatier says consumers should be ready to pay more for chocolate confections as extreme weather events related to climate change threaten the viability of cocoa farming.
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How long-term drought affects B.C. farms and fishing
As some parts of the province are still experiencing wintry weather, drought conditions persist, and it's changing the way British Columbians live, work and source their food and power. Two people in Northern B.C. with a vested interest...
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Drought forces prairie ranchers to sell livestock
As the multi-year drought in the prairies continues, some ranchers are being forced to sell off livestock. With little moisture in the ground and water sources drying up, feed for livestock is becoming difficult to grow.
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Lingering drought forces ranchers to downsize herds
As dugouts go dry and fields thirst for moisture, some ranchers on the Prairies are making tough choices to sell off parts of their livestock to ensure there is enough water for the animals that remain.
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Snowpack levels across B.C. are below normal for this time of year. Here's what that means
Darius Mahdavi, CBC News' climate and science specialist, tells BC Today host Dan Burritt that snowpack levels in B.C. remain low despite the cold January weather — and explains the impact it's expected to have on drought conditions.
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Starvation kills millions every year: Climate change & conflict making problem worse
Millions of people die from hunger every year. There are fears that climate change and ongoing conflicts threaten to make the problem worse.
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Drought conditions drive wildfire concerns in Sask.
The Prince Albert Grand Council says it will begin forest fire mitigation tactics earlier than usual this year amid concerns about dry conditions.
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Somalia floods: Heavy rains force thousands from their homes
A cycle of floods followed by drought in Somalia - how climate change is affecting one of the world's poorest nations.