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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…+
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