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The world’s permafrost is rapidly thawing and that’s a big climate change problem
An international study released this fall shows that permafrost thaw could contribute as much greenhouse gases to our atmosphere as a large industrial nation by the end of the century.
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Southwestern N.L. mayor says climate change talks needed after another dump of rain
The mayor of a small town on the southwestern tip of Newfoundland says it's time to have serious conversations about the impact of changing weather on communities like his, after another night of heavy rain.
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www.nytimes.com
Canada heat wave breaks national record
The heat wave across western Canada has much of a country known for its sweater weather sweating.
globalnews.ca
‘Our very right to be Inuit’ violated by global inaction on climate change, activist says
This past election, climate change emerged as one of the top ballot box issues on the minds of voters.
thetyee.ca
Wildly underestimated oilsands emissions latest blow to Alberta’s dubious climate claims
As disaster looms, petro province lets industry call the shots.
Canadian oilsands pollute much more than they report, fed scientists say
A report compiled by Environment Canada shows that four fossil fuel facilities in northern Alberta produced far more carbon dioxide and other pollutants than they are required to report under international guidelines.
www.vancourier.com
How does climate change affect people?
An Environment Canada report highlighting a finding that Canada's temperature is rising twice as fast as the global average offers little insight into the impact on people, says a UVic professor.
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