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AI's Environmental Impact: Tech Moguls' Indifference The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is intensifying climate change, driven by the tech industry's insatiable demand for energy and resources. Despite pledges for sustainability, tech moguls prioritize profit over environmental concerns, leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions and energy consumption.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is intensifying climate change, driven by the tech industry's insatiable demand for energy and resources. Despite pledges for sustainability, tech moguls prioritize profit over environmental concerns, leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions a...

From Wildfires to Urban Forests: Why Climate Adaptation Matters Now

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There will be a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system on November 19 in all provinces and territories. For more details visit: https://ow.ly/tMqR50Xnn79

For the first time, climate models show the 1.5°C goal is dead Governments have failed to limit global warming. What comes next?

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Solar in China has become too big to fail No other country could have done it

Solar power is the most spectacular of China’s clean-energy game changers; its fruits can be seen all around the world and at every scale, from balconies in Baden Baden to seas of glass in the Saudi desert

After 10 Years and $10 Trillion, What Did the Paris Agreement Achieve? The Paris Agreement was a huge deal when it was signed in 2015 at COP21. But after 10 years and $10 trillion dollars invested into decarbonizing our economies, what has it accomplished?

Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast looks back at a decade of the Paris Agreement with Christiana Figueres and Laurence Tubiana, two of the architects of the deal.

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‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost - iPolitics "We have failed to shift the narrative and we are still caught up in the same legal, economic and political systems," said David Suzuki in an exclusive interview with iPolitics. "For me, what we've go...

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Climate-proofing homes more important than ever, say experts | CBC News Climate change-related damage to homes in Canada is rising dramatically, but experts say there are steps homeowners can take to protect their property.

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A grim report about climate change in Ontario was kept quiet for 8 months | CBC News A new report commissioned by Premier Doug Ford’s government warns that climate change poses high risks to Ontario, with impacts on everything from food production to infrastructure to businesses.

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‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns CEO of Cop30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil Negotiators doubt countries’ financial and environmental commitment as military and trade wars divert attention

‘Climate is our biggest war’, warns CEO of Cop30 ahead of UN summit in Brazil #Climate

“You have a mixture of natural and man-made sources often during wildfire events at levels that are really extraordinary.” #climate #health #heat #wildfires

Quantifying corporate climate commitments Most corporate climate pledges lack measurable targets or credible plans, Waterloo study finds raising concerns about real progress toward net-zero.

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A zero-emission Canada is within reach. And we can afford it. Solving the climate emergency would cost less than perpetuating the polluting, 20th-century energy system that we have today

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Show Your Stripes Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe

Shades of red shows years that were hotter than average.The stark band of deep red stripes on the right-hand side of the graphic shows the rapid heating in recent decades. #showyourstripes #climatecrisis

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New EV rebate program in the works, environment minister says | CBC News Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin says the federal government will bring back a popular consumer rebate program to help make electric vehicles more affordable.

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Canada Releases Anti-Greenwashing Guidance for Companies - ESG Today Canada’s Competition Bureau announced the release of its final guidelines on environmental claims, aimed at helping companies to comply with new anti-greenwashing laws when making claims about the env...

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How a mysterious epidemic of kidney disease is killing thousands of young men Repeated damage from extreme heat over time seems to be a leading factor causing kidneys to fail.

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Ottawa sending armed forces support to evacuate northwestern Ontario First Nation as wildfires spread An out-of-control wildfire, more than 1,500 square kilometres in size, is threatening Sandy Lake First Nation, Ontario says

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Toronto's getting hotter. Experts say a chief heat officer could help the city adapt | CBC News Municipalities around the world are appointing a central person to lead heat resilience teams, which are task forces responsible for developing and overseeing heat management and adaptation solutions.

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AI just found the best ingredients for green concrete After sorting through 1 million material samples, an AI tool has found 19 ideal materials to reduce concrete’s emissions and lower its environmental impact.

AI just found the best ingredients for green concrete.


After sorting through 1 million material samples, an AI tool has found 19 ideal materials to reduce concrete’s emissions and lower its environmental impact.
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Governments to give financial aid to wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan The federal and provincial governments have announced they will match Red Cross donations to help those affected by wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Governments to give financial aid to wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

#Mentalhealth support is available if you are experiencing concerns related to the #wildfires in #Canada

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'This is classic climate change': Sask. faces worst wildfire season in decades | CBC News Saskatchewan is battling the worst wildfire it's seen in decades and experts say it's largely caused by climate change.

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Incandescence Every summer, wildfires rage with increasing intensity across the globe, darkening skies and reducing entire communities to ash. Incandescence, a powerful documentary from award-winning filmmakers Nov...

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Canadian Red Cross supporting Manitoba wildfire evacuees: Here's how to help - The Weather Network Donations can be made online or by phone.

The Canadian Red Cross has partnered with Indigenous leaders and the government to support Manitoba's wildfire evacuees, including providing emergency accommodations, meals, and personal services. Here's how you can help! @redcrosscanada.bsky.social

Manitoba declares provincewide state of emergency over wildfires | CBC News Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to threaten communities across the province.

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Climate action is critical to building a strong, secure economy - Canadian Climate Institute Statement on climate and energy priorities in today’s Speech from the Throne.

Today’s Speech from the Throne underscored the Carney government’s commitments to prioritize measures that build Canada’s economy, diversify trading relationships, and fight climate change. Read our response from @rjcsmith.bsky.social
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