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Canadian oil giants emphasize climate change and diversity as they compete for investment
Canadian companies are playing catch-up to their European counterparts on most environmental and social issues, since most large oil companies in Europe have already made major carbon-reduction decisions and have linked...
Environmental groups lay out concerns with Ontario's Blue Box overhaul
With the government well into the process of drafting new recycling regulations, a coalition of environmental groups are sharing concerns.
Green energy retrofits coming to public buildings in Nunavut
To help respond to climate change, the federal and territorial governments are putting nearly $27 million into retrofitting public buildings in the South Baffin region with energy efficient technologies.
Kellyanne Conway to leave White House at end of August
Kellyanne Conway, senior counselor to President Donald Trump and one of his longest-serving aides, says she will resign at the end of this month.
Earth Overshoot Day: When consumption outstrips the planet's eco resources
Today is Earth Overshoot Day, when scientists say we've used all the resources the planet can produce in 12 months.
Hurricanes: A guide to the world's deadliest storms
Animated guide explaining how hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones form, their effects and how they are measured.
Coronavirus will be with us forever, Sage scientist warns
Sir Mark Walport says, unlike smallpox, coronavirus will not be eradicated by vaccination.
Central Gulf Coast to feel Marco's wrath as Laura looms
Tropical Storm Marco was churning closer to landfall along the central Gulf Coast of the United States early Monday as Tropical Storm Laura loomed not far behind.
Florida makes last-ditch effort to save its oyster capital
Florida wildlife officials will attempt to resurrect the crown jewel of the state's collapsed oyster industry, Apalachicola Bay, with a ban on harvests for up to five years as part...
Famous birthdays for Aug. 24: Cal Ripken Jr., Vince McMahon
Baseball Hall of Fame member Cal Ripken Jr. turns 60 and wrestling entrepreneur Vince McMahon turns 75, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 24.
On This Day, Aug. 24: Pete Rose banished from baseball
On Aug. 24, 1989, Pete Rose was banished from baseball for life, ending a gambling scandal.
Central Gulf Coast to feel Marco's wrath first as Laura looms
Marco was downgraded to a tropical storm late Sunday as it continued to churn northward in the central Gulf of Mexico, taking aim at the central Gulf Coast of the...
Tropical Storm Laura soaking northern Caribbean, sets course for U.S.
Tropical Storm Laura will continue to batter the islands of the northern Caribbean early this week before delivering another blow to the U.S. Gulf Coast mere days after Marco.
Bayern Munich beats PSG to win sixth Champions League title
Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in Sunday's Champions League final to capture their sixth European Cup in club history.
California wildfires burn more than 1 million acres
Wildfires in California have burned more than 1 million acres as of Sunday as firefighters battle to contain the blazes.
Firefighters tackle California fires covering 1 million acres
Firefighters on Sunday battled some of California's largest-ever fires that have forced tens of thousands from their homes and burned one million acres, with further lightning strikes and gusty winds...
At least 13 killed in stampede fleeing Peru police amid raid at banned nightclub
At least 13 people died in a stampede at a nightclub in Lima, Peru, while attempting to flee during a raid Saturday night by police enforcing coronavirus regulations, according to...
Two of the largest wildfires in California’s history are burning right now
Thunderstorms with lots of lightning and little rain have sparked the worst of the fires. (Unsplash/)Thousands of lightning strikes across California have caused hundreds of individual fires in recent days, creating two massive...
Marco, Laura approach US packing double threat to Gulf Coast
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a record-setting pace, and the two systems tracking across the basin could set another first in hurricane records dating back into the...
2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast
Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while...
Famous birthdays for Aug. 23: Joanne Froggatt, Shelley Long
Actor Joanne Froggatt turns 40 and actor Shelley Long turns 71, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 23.
On This Day, Aug. 23: Nazi Germany, Soviet Union sign non-aggression pact
On Aug. 23, 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact. Less than two years later, Germany launched a blitzkrieg attack on Russia.
Trump approves disaster declaration for California wildfires
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday approved a major disaster declaration for California releasing federal aid for recovery in areas scorched by wildfires.
Tropical Storm Marco approaches hurricane status while Laura heads toward Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Marco intensified Saturday evening, prompting hurricane watches in Louisiana and Alabama and storm surge watches on the Alabama/Florida border.
Tropical Storm Laura heads toward Dominican Republic bringing heavy rain to Puerto Rico
Tropical Storm Laura brought heavy rains to Puerto Rico on Saturday morning as Tropical Storm Marco developed closer to the Yucatan Peninsula.
Tropical Storm Marco approaches hurricane status while Laura heads toward Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Marco intensified Saturday evening, prompting hurricane watches in Louisiana and Alabama and storm surge watches on the Alabama/Florida border.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter drowns after two girls rescued from Detroit River
The Detroit police on Saturday announced divers had recovered the body of missing Detroit Fire Department sergeant, Sivad Johnson, 49, who drowned Friday night while rescuing two young girls in...
Six skateboards that absolutely shred
From top left, clockwise: The Revolution Core 32, OneWheel Pint, Penny Australia, Arbor Fish Groundswell, and Alien Workshop board. (Jarren Vink/)Popular Science’s Play issue is now available to everyone. Read it now, no...