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A new study from the University of Manitoba says climate change and parasites are reducing local honeybee populations by up to 45 per cent. Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel talks to experts about the issue.

We know the Earth is warming because of climate change, but are our summers changing too? They seem to be getting hotter, lasting longer, and arriving earlier than they used to. As Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains, new research confirms we’re not imagining it.

A debilitating heat wave in Western Europe is shattering records and has resulted in more than one thousand deaths.  Theodore Keeping, an extreme weather researcher with World Weather Attribution, joins Miranda Anthistle with a closer look at this record-breaking heatwave.

Laval has experienced recurring flooding over the years. The city announced a major infrastructure investment today, committing millions to upgrade its water systems. As Amanda Jelowicki reports, the upgrades aim to prepare for increased flooding risk linked to climate change.

Manitoba is making more people eligible for disaster aid as the effects of climate change intensify, but residents still don’t have access to a new federal tool that could help inform them of flood risks in their area.

Canadian climate researchers are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration’s dismantling of a network of deep sea diving equipment. They collect critical data used by scientists tracking climate change. The administration cut its funding, which means more than 900 instruments will be removed from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Heidi Petracek explains what...

Sustainability expert and Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Deborah De Lang speaks with Miranda Anthistle about the personal impact individuals can have on climate change, including switching consumption behaviors and finding effective ways to encourage local governments to take action.

We know the Earth is warming because of climate change, but are our summers changing too? They seem to be getting hotter, lasting longer, and arriving earlier than they used to. As meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains, new research confirms we’re not imagining it.

On your next beach trip, you may find Environment and Climate Change Canada’s new experiment: an orange wooden box that’s part of a research project taking place on Nova Scotia’s waters. As Kendra Gannon reports, scientists need the help of the public to receive the data.

Following recent flash flooding in the western part of the island, climate change and extreme weather conditions are once again top of mind for people affected. Elected officials continue to explore various flood mitigation measures and are also encouraging homeowners to do their part. But as Phil Carpenter reports, many of these measures have their...

Weather in North America is steadily getting hotter each year largely due to climate change. For the first time, as a method to adapt to rising temperatures, FIFA has mandated what it calls hydration breaks, claiming they’re necessary to help athletes cope with intense heat and humidity. But a significant portion of the tournament is...

Over billions of years, plants have evolved to survive, but the increasing speed of climate change has raised questions about whether nature can adapt fast enough. Now, new research is offering a glimmer of hope that some plant species may be able to keep up with a warming world through a process called ‘evolutionary rescue’....

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued the alliance has “lost its way” after shifting focus away from military readiness. Hegseth said NATO became distracted by issues including gender equity, climate change and defence austerity instead of prioritizing tanks, fighter jets and air defence systems. He also called for a stronger “NATO 3.0” and said some...

Over billions of years, plants have evolved to survive, but the increasing speed of climate change has raised questions about whether nature can adapt fast enough. Now new research is offering a glimmer of hope that some plant species may be able to keep up with a warming world through a process called ‘evolutionary rescue’.

Environmental collapse, survival and resilience take centre stage as the National Ballet of Canada revives MADDADDAM, an ambitious adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed trilogy. Principal Dancer Heather Ogden plays Toby, a survivor navigating a fractured world in a production that blends contemporary movement with timely themes of climate change, humanity and hope. Liem Vu reports.

Officials in Saint John say people can’t drop their guard when it comes to wildfires potentially happening in the city this summer. As Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla tells us, climate change has led to higher potential for the region best known for its fog and cooler temperatures

Atlantic Canada is in for a hot summer this year, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, and with that hot weather comes a higher risk of wildfires. As Suzanne Lapointe reports, a rural fire chief says they’re hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Spring has sprung and that means many migratory birds are on their way back to the Maritimes. But as Suzanne Lapointe reports, new data finds storms and higher temperatures related to climate change have been thinning the flocks.

Environmental groups and First Nations along B.C.’s northern coast are joining Premier David Eby in opposing the project. The potential for an oil spill, and the expansion of fossil fuel production amid the accelerating effects of climate change, are key concerns. Eric Sorensen is gauging reaction to this major shift in Liberal priorities.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Canada is “viewed as a reliable country in a world that’s anything but. We’re viewed as a country that when we sign something, we honour it. We’re viewed as a country that is now on the move, the country with ambition, with confidence, moving forward, a...