The American summer vacation is a beloved tradition, filled with outdoor activities like playground visits, swimming in the local pool, and camp sing-alongs. However, as climate change continues to raise temperatures, many of these cherished summer traditions are changing. Summer camps are now moving indoors, and parks are closing during heat waves. Even air travel …
Amid the rising cost of living and the impacts of the Bank of Canada rate increase, two economists believe that planned increases in the carbon price should proceed as scheduled. Speaking to The West Block, the experts emphasized that the ongoing wildfire crisis across the continent underscores the continued urgency of tackling the climate crisis. …
A study conducted by the social psychologist Sara Konrath over a decade ago revealed that narcissism rates were increasing among Americans, while empathy was decreasing. To further investigate Americans’ connections, Konrath turned to attachment theory, which identified four basic attachment styles. The study analyzed nearly 100 other studies that assessed college students’ attachment styles and …
As the northeastern U.S. continues to be covered in thick and hazardous smoke stemming from wildfires burning in Canada, Senators Tommy Tuberville and Steve Daines of the GOP have used the event to push pro-logging talking points while ignoring the overwhelming evidence linking climate change to the severity of the fires. While many U.S. forests …
United States scientists have reported the highest recorded levels of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere, not seen for millions of years. The findings coincide with a record number of wildfires raging throughout Canada, sending a thick blanket of smoke across the Midwest to the East Coast, with enough disease-causing particles to pose a risk …
Numerous cities in the Northeastern United States, including New York City, are currently experiencing disruptions to daily life due to hazardous levels of air pollution stemming from hundreds of wildfires in Canada. As the smoke from the wildfires continues to spread, more of the US is being affected, with air quality alerts being triggered from …
Competitors in The Ocean Race are undertaking the world’s longest and toughest sailing competition, covering an exhausting 36,000-mile trip around the globe. The race is about much more than glory and winning, as participants are also citizen scientists tasked with collecting data on climate change’s impact on the world’s oceans. The competition began in January, …
The recent agreement reached by the Biden administration and states dependent on the Colorado River demonstrates a proactive move towards conservation. In exchange for at least $1 billion in federal funding, California, Arizona, and Nevada agree to temporarily reduce their water usage by 3 million acre-feet until 2026, representing about 13% of their allocated river …
Over the last six weeks, Canada has been plagued by hundreds of out-of-control wildfires, resulting in mass evacuations and the destruction of millions of acres. While the wildfire season in Canada typically spans from May through October, the scale of devastation in the early stages of the season is unprecedented. Experts have attributed this crisis …
The likelihood of a new cold war between China and the United States is increasing due to tensions mounting in line with Beijing’s growing power and ambition and Russia’s relationship with the West souring due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. However, a cold war between the US and a Sino-Russian bloc could be more dangerous …