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U.S. environment agency sued over scrapping scientific rule behind climate protections
A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump is set to scrap a longstanding legal basis for U.S. climate action. Here’s what that could mean
The Trump administration is expected this week to rescind a legal opinion that has guided emissions controls in the U.S. since the Obama era, withdrawing the so-called endangerment finding of the Environmental Protection Agency. CBC | World News
Read More »The beautiful country longer than Europe home to almost every type of climate
The country is packed full of wonderful sites and attractions including stunning beaches and is home to just under 20 million people. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Winter Games climate goals clash with environmental reality, putting sustainability claims to the test
With Italy weeks away from hosting the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, followed by the Paralympic Games in March, sustainability goals are already shaping planning decisions, infrastructure choices and climate promises — and environmental realities are exposing how hard those promises are to keep. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Climate change supercharged cyclone damage in parts of Asia, study finds
Deadly cyclones with torrential rains are supercharged by warming temperatures, says a new report by the World Weather Attribution group. At least 1,600 people were killed after Cyclones Senyar and Ditwah tore through Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka in late November. CBC | World News
Read More »Fire disrupts UN climate talks
Fire disrupted United Nations climate talks in Brazil on Thursday, forcing evacuations of several buildings and delaying already sluggish negotiations by most of a day with no major agreements even close. Officials said 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation. CBC | World News
Read More »Indigenous protesters block entrance to Brazil climate summit
Dozens of Indigenous protesters blocked the front of the COP30 summit venue in Belem, Brazil, on Friday morning, staging a sit-in that forced delegates to use a side entrance to resume their negotiations on tackling climate change. CBC | World News
Read More »As the planet gets warmer, some athletes have taken on a new role: climate advocates
Athletes who rely on the natural environment for their sport are seeing the impact of climate change up close. And many see a responsibility to advocate for change. Canadian athletes have called on the prime minister and the IOC to make climate a top priority. CBC | Sports News
Read More »How climate change is threatening the future of winter sport
Glacial melt has halted summer skiing on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, a crucial spot for national team athletes and young skiers looking to train with the pros. An Olympian has an idea to bring summer skiing back to the glacier, but it could be years away and won’t come cheap. CBC | Sports News
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