Latest from Emily Chung
Wheat and corn crops in Canada's Prairies, U.S. Midwest could see biggest losses due to climate change
Think food prices are high now? Climate change could significantly cut production of six staple food crops around the world — including wheat production in Canada, a new study finds. Here's what difference farmers' adapation could make — and what the options are for Canada.
Who owns an EV in Canada? 3 provinces dominate EV registrations
Canadians who drive electric vehicles tend to come from certain regions and demographics. Here's a look at what those are, how that's changing and why some groups of Canadians making the switch to EVs, while others are still buying gas.
Canadian wildfire smoke blows over to Europe
Plumes of smoke from the wildfires burning in Canada have been blown across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe, with more expected to arrive this week, satellite data shows.
The U.S. plans to cut Energy Star. Could that raise costs for Canadians?
If the Energy Star program disappears in the U.S., it could affect the labels Canadians rely on to know what products will help them save on energy bills. While there is a Canadian label administered by Ottawa, it's not clear how it will operate without the U.S. program.
How the Dutch built the world's largest freshwater wind farm
Ontario has a ban on offshore wind in the Great Lakes, despite its potential to generate clean energy. Meanwhile, the Netherlands built the largest freshwater wind farm in the world despite local opposition. Here's a closer look at how they did it, and the impact it's had on local communities.
Who needs faster EV charging at home? Drivers share their experiences
Many EV owners can charge their car at home with a power outlet they already have, cutting costs. The downside? It's slow and doesn't meet everyone's needs. But who needs faster, more expensive Level 2 charging? We heard from Canadian EV drivers who shared their experiences.
Startups aim to bring EV charging to apartment and condo dwellers
Many people won't buy an EV if they don't have a place to charge at home – and many apartment and condo dwellers don't. But some Canadian startups have come up with solutions to make it easier to install EV charging in multi-family buildings, from smart plugs to robots. Here's a closer look.
Faster isn't always better. Slow-charging EVs could have big benefits
Thinking about an EV as your next car, but worried about where to charge it, and whether you'll need a pricey electrical upgrade to your home? If you have parking and a plug somewhere nearby, your home is probably EV ready, say those who have embraced 'slow' charging.
Most of world's colourful corals go white in record-breaking bleaching
The world's rainbow reefs have gone ghostly white in seas around the globe due to record heat in the oceans, the International Coral Reef Initiative reports. But scientists say the reefs aren't all dead yet and could still bounce back if people take the right steps.
Will offshore wind ever come to the Great Lakes?
Wind turbines in the Great Lakes have the potential to produce huge amounts of clean energy in one of the most popular regions in North America. But offshore wind is banned in Ontario and facing headwinds in the U.S. Here's why some think now is the time to give it a second look and a closer look at the barriers.