Adam Szabo was keen on the benefits of replacing his furnace with a heat pump and installing solar panels to help power his new electric […]
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Logging is the 3rd highest emitter in Canada. It should be measured that way, a new report says
Carbon emissions from logging would be the third highest emitting sector of Canada’s economy, if the federal government reported them out separately, according to a […]
Buckle up, stargazers: the Perseid meteor shower promises a celestial extravaganza
If you have clear skies this week, be sure to look up: It’s time for one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Perseids. […]
What if you got paid to use less power during heat waves?
On a June afternoon when an early heat wave baked parts of Eastern Canada, Paul Richardson was surprised to notice the smart thermostat in his Ottawa home, usually set […]
What’s the right temperature for your air conditioning?
Is your office freezing? Do you need to keep cool to stay healthy? Should you set your thermostat based on recommendations from your utility? If […]
What is rapid intensification in hurricanes, and is it happening more often?
Hurricanes are the most powerful forces of nature on our planet. They can produce winds upwards of 275 km/h or stronger, along with intense rainfall […]
Solar co-ops help more people get a piece of the sun’s energy
William Ingenthron is passionate about solar power. But it’s not something he can add to his home — an apartment in Regina. So he and […]
Quinte Mohawk School running its own carbon offset project
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Why this solar storm was so monumental, and other things to know about the light show
The promised northern lights over the weekend did not disappoint, producing a dazzling light show across Canada and around the world. Social media platforms were […]
El Niño is nearing its end. Does that mean global temperatures will cool down in 2024?
Last year, the planet experienced its hottest year on record. While it wasn’t entirely a surprise that 2023 could top the previous hottest year — 2016 […]