Environment

Record wildfire burns amid drought on Hawaii’s Big Island

New theory proposes Earth’s longer days kick-started oxygen growth

British Columbia Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings

As scorching temperatures hit southern Europe, residents scramble for resources

Evacuations lifted as progress made against western fires

How Great Lakes piping plovers are adapting to the climate crisis

Heat warning in effect for B.C. as firefighters battle wildfires in province

Hunted to the brink of extinction, the return of North Pacific Right whales to B.C. waters brings hope

China, India miss UN deadline to update emissions targets

Across B.C.’s wildfire country, locals live in fear of heat, haze and hazards to come

The Globe launches Climate Innovators and Adaptors hub

Venice's cruise liner ban divides the city

Study finds dumped fishing gear capturing species at risk and lobster

Four books on why protecting trees is a matter of survival — ours and the planet’s

Doctors, lawyers want B.C. to track injuries after record heat wave

Rockfalls at popular climbing area near Squamish could be due to intense heat

EU wants climate-change impact assessments made for new infrastructure projects

Powerful earthquake off Alaska’s southern coast causes prolonged shaking; minor damage reported

Farmers say heat wave, drought show vulnerable agricultural sector needs support

Bank of Japan Governor calls for ‘learning by doing’ approach on climate change

London cleans up after flash flooding drenches homes, subway

Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecasts

Climate change will bring longer wildfire seasons, more areas burned: expert

Monsoon rains flood Philippine villages, thousands evacuate

Alberta’s rural communities will deeply feel the effects of climate change, new study says

Over 100 dead as heavy monsoon rains trigger landslides in western India

More evacuations ordered in B.C. as strong winds fan wildfires

G20 environment ministers gather for two days of talks in Italy

China’s Zhengzhou begins cleanup after deadly storms

Investigate water pollution in B.C.’s Elk Valley, environmental groups urge federal agencies

Quebec rejects $14-billion LNG export project, citing environmental concerns

Environment Minister says extreme weather a wake up call for Canadians