Government of Québec Allocates $10 Million to Support First Nations and Inuit...
Quebec – Environmental Update – The Government of Québec has pledged its support to the leadership of First Nations and Inuit in their climate transition efforts. In a significant move, Benoit...
View Article2050 Paris Initiative Expands Tree Planting in Africa
In a bid to fortify its commitment to combating climate change, the 2050 Paris Initiative is embarking on a significant expansion of its tree planting initiative in Africa. The project, which began...
View ArticleOctober 12, 2023 – Northwest District Wildfire Update
Thunder Bay – Wildland Fire Update – The latest update from the Northwest District indicates a period of relative calm amidst the lingering wildfire threats. Community awareness and adherence to safety...
View ArticleRemote Indigenous Communities Lead the Charge in Renewable Energy Transition:
Phase 1 of IODI Cohort 2 Successfully Completed OTTAWA – CLIMATE News – Ten remote Indigenous communities and First Nations across Canada have victoriously concluded Phase 1 of the Indigenous...
View ArticleSunny Saturday Gives Way to Cloudy Sunday with a Chance of Flurries
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – It might be chilly this morning but the outlook is for a nice day today. Take a walk, go explore with the kids, get off the screens and enjoy the day. Thunder Bay residents woke...
View ArticleCanada’s Emission Reduction Efforts Falling Short: Environmental...
A Disappointing Trajectory Towards 2030 Emission Goals OTTAWA – CLIMATE – The latest audit from the Commissioner of the Environment’s office indicates a troubling reality: Canada is unlikely to meet...
View ArticleNov. 13/23 – Thunder Bay Weather Update: Surprisingly Warm, Windy, and Sunny...
Thunder Bay residents are experiencing an unusually warm morning for the middle of November with favourable weather conditions expected to continue. The Weather Office is predicting a high of +9 by...
View ArticleAlarming Climate Crisis Impacting Global Health: Lancet Countdown Report...
Latest findings highlight escalating health risks and call for immediate action Geneva, Switzerland – CLIMATE – A crucial report has been released showing how the climate crisis is seriously affecting...
View ArticleGlobal health community calls for urgent action on climate and health at COP28
GENEVA – CLIMATE NEWS – In the run-up to COP28, the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the global health community, is raising its voice to ensure that the impact of climate change on health...
View ArticleCOP28: Can ‘carbon capture’ keep fossil fuels viable?
Fossil fuel producers want to eliminate climate-changing emissions but not oil and gas. Can that work? Oil states want to eliminate emissions, not fossil fuels ‘Carbon capture and storage’ technology...
View ArticleNetNewsLedger Climate Review of 2023: Canada’s Year of Extreme Weather
2023: A Year of Unprecedented Weather Events Across Canada THUNDER BAY – CLIMATE – The year 2023 was marked by extreme weather events that brought unprecedented devastation across Canada. The nation...
View ArticleUnder the Northern Sky: Mother Earth Needs Us Now
by Xavier Kataquapit www.underthenorthernsky.com Welcome to 2024. This is one of the warmest starts to winter I can recall in almost five decades. Most of my life I remember growing up with four...
View ArticleGrand Council Treaty #3 Court Update Mathur Appeal
THUNDER BAY – NEWS – On January 15, 2024, the Grand Council Treaty #3 appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal in the Mathur appeal. The case challenges Ontario’s weak target to curb greenhouse gas...
View ArticleNew Research Reveals Permafrost’s Impact on Arctic Rivers
New Research Reveals Permafrost’s Impact on Arctic Rivers In a newly released study from Dartmouth, researchers have unveiled the pivotal role played by the Arctic’s frozen soil, known as permafrost,...
View ArticleThe Climate Control Revolution: Christchurch’s Transformation Through Heat...
Located on the South Island of New Zealand, Christchurch is well-known for its breathtaking scenery, lively culture, and, regrettably, its erratic weather. Summers may be quite hot, while winters can...
View ArticleThe Ice Roads are Melting – Under the Northern Sky
ATTAWAPISKAT – Extreme cold weather is part of life every winter on the James Bay coast. The cold was normal for my parents who were both born on the land during a time when people didn’t have very...
View ArticleWeather Synopsis for Northern and Northwestern Ontario: A Week of Extreme...
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – This week, communities across Northern and Northwestern Ontario are experiencing a wide range of weather conditions, from extreme cold warnings to promising signs of a gradual...
View ArticleGround-breaking study shows how renewable propane can be developed in Canada
Ottawa – CLIMATE NEWS – The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) has launched the Propane Decarbonization Roadmap for Canada. This first-of-its-kind study provides technical evidence to support renewable...
View ArticleThunder Bay: Colorado Low to Bring Significant Rain
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – The NetNewsLedger Weather desk reports a Special Weather Advisory is in effect. Thunder Bay is bracing for a significant weather event as a Colorado Low moves into the area,...
View ArticleToronto Reports Significant Progress toward 2040 Goal of Net-Zero Emissions
TORONTO – CLIMATE – Cities across Canada are taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more climate friendly. Toronto is making significant progress towards achieving its goal of...
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