Town prepares for possible ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage in western Canada May 13, 2024 Alberta has been baking under scorching temperatures that have already forced another 7,500 people out of remote communities. About 176 wildfires were burning across the pr...
Extreme weather in Canada can have a big impact on communities and infrastructure. But we're known for the cold Experienced the cold? Everybody knows Canada is cold. Always. What do you think? This country never has summer. Or does it?
While the severe ongoing Canadian wildfires will be economically devastating for the Fort McMur-ray region and the Province of Alberta (Aa1 negative), the credit impact will be minimal for the province, and for insurers, pipelines, utilities and oil and gas producers affected by the disaster, ...
While the severe ongoing Canadian wildfires will be economically devastating for the Fort McMur-ray region and the Province of Alberta (Aa1 negative), the credit impact will be minimal for the province, and for insurers, pipelines, utilities and oil and gas producers affected by the disaster, ...
The derailment in East Palestine caused a massive fire and widespread concern about the toxic spill's impact on public health. "I saw the tanker car and thought, ‘hmm what’s in that,’ because you never know, with all the things that have happened recently, it’s a little...
Due to climate change, the existence of Canada's Northern communities is threatened and there are significant risks to the rest of the country which already suffers deaths associated with climate change, such as wildfires, heat waves, and flooding (CHASE, 2021). Because the Canadian North ...
wildfire alone led to a total cost of around $9 billion, making it the most expensive natural disaster in Canadian history. The mission will benefit the country’s forestry industry, wildfire managers, emergency services and Canadian communities, all of which are frequently impacted by ...
Long-term exposure to wildfires and cancer incidence in Canada: a population-based observational cohort study Methods:We did a population-based observational cohort study of participants in the 1996 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort. The 1996 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort is...
Smoke blanketing the Northeast due to wildfires burning in Canada has prompted some airlines in the US to waive change fees for passengers flying to and from airports in the region. Hundreds of wildfires burning to the north in Canada's provinces have created hazy and orange skies, affecting ...
How can the industry plan for a future that may deliver higher temperatures, additional storms, extremes of rainfall and drought, rising sea levels and more wildfires? Location The mining sector has acknowledged that climate change may impact operations. While mines often have a life that spans de...