Weatherhood B.C.

Even with an aggressive global reduction of carbon emissions, some scenarios still predict a sea-level rise of a 0.5 metre.

The environmental toll of fossil fuels has been linked to water and air pollution, habitat destruction, ocean acidification, and global warming.

Canada’s boreal forest is affected by global warming, climate change and the frequency of forest fires.

Digital activities, like sending emails, contribute marginally to the annual carbon footprint of information and communication technology users.

New research shows that northern peatlands may not help regulate our climate by the end of the century.

July shatters Earth's previous record for the hottest month in recorded history, according to a recent analysis.

The six-step fire-ranking system provides firefighters a clear framework for assessing fire behaviour and deploying safe firefighting tactics.

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has dropped sharply to about 400 as cooler weather and recent rain has cut the fire risk, but another hot spell could wipe out those gains as large sections of the province wilt under severe drought.

While the total cost of these disasters has not been fully realized yet, they've already caused billions of dollars worth of damage.

VANCOUVER — A wildfire in southeastern British Columbia that was first spotted Monday afternoon has charred nine square kilometres and is threatening more than 1,000 properties, including a ski resort, west of Invermere.