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COMMENTARY: Climate talks – a community colloquium

COMMENTARY: Climate talks – a community colloquium

COMMENTARY: Sharing water solutions will help governments make better plans, help businesses manage risks, and give the public timely water forecasts to stay safe and prepared.
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Expert panel speaks on wildfire readiness, lessons from Logan Lake

Expert panel speaks on wildfire readiness, lessons from Logan Lake

"It begins with education, and you just got to keep pushing on it."
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'I didn't think we would have anything left standing': Jasper officials recount wildfire at information session

'I didn't think we would have anything left standing': Jasper officials recount wildfire at information session

Around 100 residents attended the Wildfire Preparedness Information Session, which provided details on the Jasper wildfire, ongoing mitigation work and how residents can prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.
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Report gives Alberta failing grade in nature conservation

Report gives Alberta failing grade in nature conservation

Province has walked back commitments to international targets, CPAWS says
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Banff mayor says Alberta premier's claims federal mismanagement putting Banff in danger of wildfire 'unsubstantiated'

Banff mayor says Alberta premier's claims federal mismanagement putting Banff in danger of wildfire 'unsubstantiated'

“Parks Canada has been at the forefront of the new measures. Unfortunately, these efforts are challenged by the dramatic effects of climate change. Our summers are hotter and drier, and we have more extreme weather events, resulting in a longer season of persistent wildfire threat.”
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COMMENTARY: Year of Glaciers Preservation critical across the world

COMMENTARY: Year of Glaciers Preservation critical across the world

COMMENTARY: The year 2025 has been designated the United Nations International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
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Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

Op-ed: As wildfire and flood season approaches, extreme weather costs grow clearer

"The Canadian Climate Institute estimates that climate impacts now cost Canada’s economy $25 billion per year, about half of Canada’s projected GDP growth."
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Avalanche risk moderate to low for Jasper National Park but may increase with coming snowfall

Avalanche risk moderate to low for Jasper National Park but may increase with coming snowfall

In Jasper National Park, the avalanche risk is moderate for alpine and treeline areas and low for below the treeline as of Thursday (Jan. 30).
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Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

Massive mine expansion near Hinton looms over calls to halt thermal coal exports

"If it's allowed to keep going forward unchecked, it would be the largest thermal coal mine in Canadian history."
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Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

Conservation groups, NDP critical of survey for Alberta’s nature strategy

More than 150 stakeholders and Indigenous community members recently provided input, and the online survey is open to the public until Nov. 7.
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