How climate change is behind this week’s extreme cold snap
Jan. 31, 2019- CBC News-
With wind chill values, it could feel like –51 C in some parts of Canada and U.S.
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Trump used the polar vortex to mock global warming. This map shows how wrong he is.
Jan. 29, 2019- Vox-
Trump tweeted, “What the hell is going on with Global Warming?” Well, it’s still happening.
+How green are avocados? (Yes, that’s a trick question)
Jan. 25, 2019- CBC News-
Also: More alternatives to road salt
+Playing for the planet: How scientists use gaming to talk about climate change
Jan. 24, 2019- CBC News-
Using video games to make the impacts of climate change “tangible,” aims to help politicians make informed decisions.
+What can we do, right now, about climate change?
Jan. 21, 2019- The Guardian-
Global environment editor, Jonathan Watts, describes the shifts needed to keep global warming to a maximum of 1.5C.
+Australia heatwave: overnight minimum of 35.9C in Noona sets new record
Jan. 18, 2019- The Guardian-
On fifth day of record-breaking extreme weather, temperatures in parts of Victoria, ACT and NSW forecast to soar above 40C, including in Sydney’s west
+Wind power making gains as competitive source of electricity
Jan. 16, 2019- CBC News-
Recent contracts awarded in Alberta and Saskatchewan will keep electricity prices low
+Coal-fired plants shutting down, despite Trump’s promises
Jan. 14, 2019- CBC News-
With cheaper natural gas and renewables, aging coal generators too expensive to keep up
+Winnipeg lacks the financial dexterity to deal with mundane climate change
Jan. 13, 2019- CBC News-
Rather than a catastrophe, new and numerous financial headaches threaten the city
+Carbon emissions up as Trump agenda rolls back climate change work
Jan. 8, 2019- The Guardian-
Last year’s 3.4% jump in emissions is the largest since 2010 recession and second largest gain in more than two decades
+Climate change was the driving force behind destructive 2017 B.C. wildfire season, study says
Jan. 8, 2019- CBC News-
Researchers suggest global warming increased area burned up to 11 times
+Wildfire soot darkening glaciers could speed up melt rate, scientists fear
Jan. 7, 2019- CBC News-
Soot and smoke contribute to melting of glaciers, as darkening ice absorbs more sunlight
+2018 was 4th warmest year on record, EU climate change report finds
Jan. 7, 2019- CBC News-
This year will also likely be hot, Copernicus Climate Change Service says
+A new climate deal has entered into force. It could change the course of our warming planet
Jan. 3, 2019- National Observer-
While celebrating our joint efforts and ultimate success, the world has to now brace itself for a new climate reality
+Winnipeg Transit wants to know cost of buying up to 20 electric buses
Jan. 2, 2019- CBC News-
Estimate for ‘test fleet’ a baby step toward electrification; No source of funding yet known
+Here’s what’s on the radar for climate change in 2019
Jan. 1, 2019- CBC News-
Could this year be a tipping point — for better or for worse?
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