The robots are coming (to help fight climate change)

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The weatherman who spoke the truth – and paid the price

When a meteorologist took a job in Iowa, he was excited to make his forecasts matter to viewers by bringing in climate impacts that were relevant to their lives, like rising costs and energy independence. But then the backlash began, escalating to a death threat. He's not the onl ...  Show more

There's a lot on Carney's plate. Is our climate plan cooked?

As parliament gets back in session, there’s a lot going on: a trade war, talk of Alberta separation, and international alliances being redrawn. Prime Minister Mark Carney has been clear: he doesn’t think the old climate plan he inherited from the Trudeau government holds up to Ca ...  Show more

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