In just the past 10 years, cities around the world, including in Canada, have lost weeks’ worth of winter ski, skate and snow days each […]
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Provinces need to do more to cut emissions, feds say, while announcing Canada’s new 2035 climate target
Canada will cut carbon emissions 45 to 50 per cent below 2005 levels by 2035, the federal government announced today, signalling a small advance over […]
Why has Earth been so unusually hot for the past 2 years? Climate scientists are trying to figure that out
Yes, we’re going to talk about another year of warming. You might be tired of the same old tale: another year, another position on the […]
Demolishing buildings is a waste. There’s another way: deconstruction
When Meredith Moore moved from Toronto to New York, she was astonished by the amount of home renovation happening in the city — and by […]
Rebuild or retreat? Repeat flooding forces tough decisions on homeowners, governments
Spain, the south coast of B.C. and the southeastern U.S. are all cleaning up after torrential flooding this past month. Rebuilding will be difficult and […]
Do bike lanes really cause more traffic congestion? Here’s what the research says
The subject of bike lanes can be a contentious one, particularly in a busy city like Toronto. Last week, the Ontario government proposed legislation that […]
EV chargers draw customers to local businesses, study suggests
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Homes damaged by floods could be renovated to withstand future flooding. So why aren’t they?
Soggy and stained futons, cushions and rugs. Scraps of moldy drywall. Mud-covered washers and dryers. Dead TVs. Warped wood flooring and furniture. The damage, adding up […]
Bye-bye, basements? Climate change could force more buildings above ground
In July, torrential rains flooded basements across Ontario, causing $940 million in insured damages, and weeks later, caused nearly $2.5 billion in insured damages in Quebec, […]
Basement-free buildings are better for the future climate
In July, torrential rains flooded basements across Ontario, causing $940 million in insured damages, and weeks later, caused nearly $2.5 billion in insured damages in Quebec, […]