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Why nuclear power is so hot right now
Governments in Canada, the U.S. and abroad and some companies are all eyeing nuclear power to meet a growing demand for electricity and climate goals at the same time. Here's a closer look at why there seems to be renewed interest in nuclear, despite the rise of cheap wind and solar.
Demolishing buildings is a waste. There's another way: deconstruction
Constructing buildings takes a lot of wood, metal, concrete and other valuable resources. Demolishing them generates a huge amount of waste and carbon emissions. But there's another way – what if they were "deconstructed" so the materials could be reused and recycled?
Why a petrostate is hosting UN climate talks — again
For the second year in a row, the UN's annual climate conference opened in one of the oil capitals of the world — Baku, Azerbaijan. Here's why Baku was picked to host COP29, despite concerns about its record on climate change and human rights.
Rebuild or retreat? Repeat flooding forces tough decisions on homeowners, governments
Floods bring damage and destruction to homes, roads and entire communities. When they recede, repairing and rebuilding can be difficult and costly. One option is not to rebuild, but retreat to safety instead. When is that warranted? Where and how is it happening? And what are the pros and cons?
Canada set to lose irreplaceable 'treasure trove' of fungi
Canadians could soon lose access to a unique public collection of fungi that scientists say is crucial for important research, such as developing new drugs to treat antibiotic-resistant pathogens and treatments for fungal diseases emerging in a warmer climate.
Canadians capture prestigious wildlife photography awards
Shane Gross of B.C. took home the top award in the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition with his underwater photo of tadpoles, while 17-year-old Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas captured the top youth award a portrait of a two-millimetre-long insect.
Homes damaged by floods could be renovated to withstand future flooding. So why aren't they?
Traditionally, after floods and other disasters, homes have been restored to their previous condition. That's not good enough according to climate adaptation researchers, who say we need to build back better to prevent future damage. Here's how insurance and governments can help or hamper efforts to do that.
How did Hurricane Helene get so destructive?
Hurricane Helene poured a devastating deluge on the southeastern U.S. this past week, killing at least 130 people, leaving hundreds missing and causing record flooding and storm surges. Here's a look at just how bad it was — and a few reasons why.
Basement-free buildings are better for the future climate
Montreal-area politicians have implemented or proposed bans on basements in flood-prone parts of the city as climate change raises the risk of heavy rains. Research also shows that basements help speed up climate change. Is it time to stop building them?
Solar panels lead to insurance headaches for some Canadians
Canadians are buying EVs and installing heat pumps and solar panels in their homes as part of the push to slow climate change and transition to cleaner forms of energy. But some are running into an unexpected hurdle: home insurance companies.