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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…+

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…+

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

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