Can scientists predict when the next exceptional high tide will occur along the St. Lawrence River?
July 13, 2022 The Canadian PressThis article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. Authors: Cedric Chavanne, Professeur en oceanographie physique, Universite du Quebec a…
Utility says B.C.’s heat, rain and cold in 2021 underscore changing demand for power
January 21, 2022 by Jason ContantVANCOUVER – British Columbia endured sizzling summer heat and bone-numbing cold to end 2021 and the province’s electrical utility says the result was a record-breaking, year-round demand for power, launching a trend that’s not expected to end soon. In a…
Why Canada should invest in ‘macrogrids’ for greener, more reliable electricity
February 25, 2021 The Canadian PressThis article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. Authors: Brett Dolter, Assistant Professor, Economics, University of Regina; Blake Shaffer,…
‘Expensive, extreme:’ Environment Canada releases annual Top 10 weather stories list
December 16, 2020 Bob Weber - THE CANADIAN PRESSIt was another year of record-breaking disasters and crazy, dangerous weather from coast to coast, says Environment Canada’s senior climatologist. A vicious hailstorm in Calgary wrote off more cars than Albertans normally buy in an entire year. Heat in Ontario…
New money aims to help municipalities boost flood resilience
June 27, 2019 THE CANADIAN PRESSBRACEBRIDGE, Ont. – Ontario is launching a $1-million pilot project to help communities protect against effects of extreme weather after several in central and eastern parts of the province saw flooding this spring. The government has already activated a disaster…