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The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why

The US leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why

The United States is Earth's punching bag for nasty weather. Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than anywhere on the planet, several experts said.
Canadian property listings now warn buyers of wildfire, flood and extreme heat

Canadian property listings now warn buyers of wildfire, flood and extreme heat

Two major Canadian real estate listing platforms now offer Canadians how much risk individual properties face over the next 30 years from heat waves, wildfires, flooding and drought.
Is B.C. in store for another hot summer?

Is B.C. in store for another hot summer?

“Your wet season has been kind of on the short side, so I sense that that may be something that comes back and bites you," said Environment Canada’s senior climatologist.
Ottawa company teaching autonomous vehicles to 'see' snow, drive in bad weather

Ottawa company teaching autonomous vehicles to 'see' snow, drive in bad weather

When a major snowstorm hits Ottawa, most residents retreat indoors, griping about the weather and the heaping piles of snow they'll soon have to shovel.
'Ghost ship!': Puzzling ocean spray off B.C. coast captured on video

'Ghost ship!': Puzzling ocean spray off B.C. coast captured on video

Fisheries and Oceans Canada solved the mystery.
Global race to boost electric vehicle range in cold weather

Global race to boost electric vehicle range in cold weather

TOK, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s rugged and frigid interior, where it can get as cold as minus 50 Fahrenheit (minus 46 Celsius), is not the place you’d expect to find an electric school bus. But here is Bus No.
4 factors that show the environmental benefits of plant-based meat

4 factors that show the environmental benefits of plant-based meat

Fewer animals consumed would mean fewer animals required for the food chain.
Metro Vancouver is 'transitioning' out of a La Niña pattern. Here's what to expect next

Metro Vancouver is 'transitioning' out of a La Niña pattern. Here's what to expect next

Environment Canada weighs in on the possibility of El Niño impacting the region.
Photos: How much water it takes to create 30 common items

Photos: How much water it takes to create 30 common items

The world is in a water crisis. From carcinogenic contamination to droughts in Arizona, California, and South Africa, the human population seems to be spiralling toward a world with less water.
Severe weather in Canada caused $3.1 billion in insured damages in 2022

Severe weather in Canada caused $3.1 billion in insured damages in 2022

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe weather caused $3.1 billion in insured damage in Canada in 2022, from flooding to storms to Hurricane Fiona. That makes 2022 the third worst year for insured losses in Canadian history.