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Citrus trees in Canada? New plant hardiness map shows shift in growing zones
The kind of plants you can grow have changed slightly in most regions of Canada according to the federal government’s latest Plant Hardiness Zones map — the first such update since 2014.
Wildfires send Canada's carbon emissions soaring. And our peatlands emit even more
A new government model to estimate peatland emissions and their impact on climate change could provide a new perspective on the problem — and spark new discussions about solutions.
As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk
The Blanchard’s Cricket Frog, once found in the wetlands of Ontario's Pelee Island, is being reclassified from endangered to locally extinct. Some conservationists warn that recent legislation meant to fast-track development could remove environmental protections and put more species at risk.
Old, inactive oil and gas wells emitting almost 7 times more methane than official estimates
Inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells in Canada are a much bigger climate problem than previously thought, emitting seven times more methane than the official estimates, according to a new study from researchers at McGill University.
Beware: Mosquito season will soon be upon us. Here's what you need to know
The sun is out, temperatures are rising, and the flowers are blooming: Canadians are emerging once again into a beautiful spring and summer season. But as people shed their winter layers, our blood-sucking nemeses — mosquitoes — are also emerging into the warmer weather.
1 in 4 new cars sold in 2025 will be electric, new report says, and China is the undisputed EV leader
More than one in four cars sold worldwide in 2025 will be electric, according to the latest projections from the International Energy Agency, and will reach 40 per cent of all new cars by 2030.
Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, remain high worldwide despite available solutions
Methane emissions, a key driver of climate change, remain stubbornly high around the world according to an annual update from the International Energy Agency.
Black bears declined in parts of Ont., new research shows. How that could impact hunting is a bigger question
The black bear population in Ontario has seen significant declines in a few areas of the province, according to a population survey conducted by government researchers, raising concerns about the health of the bears and the impact of hunting them.
Ontario is scaling back species at risk protections, worrying advocates and inviting federal intervention
Ontario is planning to scale back species at risk protections. But the new bill is raising alarms from environmental groups, who say it could force the federal government to intervene to enforce its own overlapping nature protections. Here are the key changes and how they impact animals at risk.
Solar energy is growing fast in Canada, but panels are imported. Could we try to make them here?
Between 2019 and 2024, solar energy capacity nearly doubled in Canada, but most solar companies have to import their panels from Asia. Experts say the solar industry can also support other jobs in Canada, related to design and installation.