The numbers are in, and May was one for the record books. Nine reporting stations saw record hot conditions for the month of May, and the warmer than normal weather looks to stretch into the summer.
Tree diversity is declining in forests around the world, but advocates are urging better management practices in the wake of new research that shows diverse species can increase a forest's carbon storage ability.
The recent wildfires in Alberta have included some pyrocumulus clouds. These clouds create their own local weather and even lightning that can ignite more fires. We look at how they form, and what we expect with lightning and climate change.
There has been a buzz around nuclear power in an effort to decarbonize our energy sector. Canada has a long history in nuclear energy, but what could its future on the Prairies look like? What are the risks? Could it be a viable solution for increased energy needs with climate change?