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An in-depth scientific analysis of heat domes, atmospheric subsidence, and the historic 2021 Western Canada heatwave.
The 2021 heat dome killed nearly 600 British Columbians in a single week. On the anniversary, we examine what governments and communities have done to prevent a repeat disaster.
Canada's summers are getting hotter. The 2021 heat dome killed nearly 600 people in BC alone. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones during extreme heat events.
The 2023 Canadian wildfire season burned over 18 million hectares — the worst on record. Scientists say climate change is making these catastrophic fire seasons the new normal.
Beneath Canada's northern landscape lies a frozen foundation that is rapidly disappearing. Permafrost thaw is destabilizing buildings, releasing methane, and transforming the Arctic at an alarming rate.
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