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Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement

Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement

A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires

Study Links Human-Driven Climate Crisis to Increased Wildfires in Canada, Affecting U.S. Air Quality

Study Links Human-Driven Climate Crisis to Increased Wildfires in Canada, Affecting U.S. Air Quality

A recent analysis has found that the human-driven climate crisis has significantly increased the likelihood of wildfires in Canada, which have been causing toxic smoke to spread across the country and into the United States. The study, conducted by World Weather Attribution, highlights that heightened global temperatures due to fossil fuel combustion have amplified fire-prone weather conditions in Ontario and the Northwest Territories. These regions have been severely affected by fires this summer, leading to evacuations and widespread smoke affecting multiple North American cities. The study indicates that such extreme fire conditions, which were once rare, are now expected to occur more frequently due to climate change.

Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement

Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement

A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada’s massive summer wildfires

Canada's Nuclear Renaissance: Plans for New Reactors to Meet Energy Goals

Canada's Nuclear Renaissance: Plans for New Reactors to Meet Energy Goals

Canada has announced plans to build up to ten new nuclear reactors over the next fifteen years as part of a broader effort to meet its energy goals. This initiative is part of a global trend, with countries like the U.S., China, and India also investing in nuclear power. The move aims to address increasing electricity demand while reducing carbon emissions. However, concerns remain about the costs, safety, and long-term management of radioactive waste associated with nuclear energy.

Wildfires spread hazardous smoke across multiple states. See maps

Wildfires spread hazardous smoke across multiple states. See maps

Seattle and Portland briefly ranked within the top 10 cities in the world with the worst air quality the morning of Aug. 6.

Nucor Corporation Expands Steel Production Amid Market Volatility

Nucor Corporation Expands Steel Production Amid Market Volatility

Nucor Corporation Expands Steel Production Amid Market Volatility

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

Air Quality Concerns Persist Amid Wildfire Smoke in Pacific Northwest

Air Quality Concerns Persist Amid Wildfire Smoke in Pacific Northwest

Wildfires across Washington and Oregon have significantly impacted air quality, with Portland now ranked as having the worst air among major global cities, surpassing Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to IQ Air, the air in both cities is classified as unhealthy, though Kinshasa's air quality is improving. The fires, which erupted over the weekend near Spokane, Washington, have burned over 10,400 acres, destroyed homes, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Air quality alerts have been issued across the Pacific Northwest, including parts of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Canadian provinces like British Columbia and Alberta. The U.S. National Weather Service warns that sensitive groups may experience severe health effects due to the smoke.

How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

NextEra Energy's Diverse Energy Portfolio and Market Position

NextEra Energy's Diverse Energy Portfolio and Market Position

NextEra Energy's Diverse Energy Portfolio and Market Position

Urban Firestorm Devastates Spokane Amid Extreme Wildfire Conditions

Urban Firestorm Devastates Spokane Amid Extreme Wildfire Conditions

A catastrophic urban firestorm swept through Spokane, Washington, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, destroying over 700 structures and forcing the evacuation of nearly 65,000 residents. The fire, driven by strong winds of up to 44 mph (71 km/h) and fueled by severe drought conditions, was part of a series of wildfires that have burned nearly 10,000 acres in the region. The National Weather Service issued its first-ever 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' Red Flag Warning for Spokane ahead of the event. The fires were exacerbated by a dry cold front, 86°F (30°C) temperatures, and relative humidity levels of 20-25%. Smoke from these and other wildfires in the Pacific Northwest has led to hazardous air quality across five U.S. states and three Canadian provinces, with conditions expected to worsen in the coming days.