When heat and drought stress trees, the consequences can be tragic – National
Sometimes it happens without any more warning than the sound of cracking. A tree physiologist said that several…
New study reveals simple home device can dramatically lower blood pressure: ‘Clinically significant’
Introducing an air purifier with a HEPA air filter to your home could significantly lower your blood pressure,…
Why can’t Canada put out all wildfires? What scientists, firefighters say – National
As Canada’s wildfire seasons continue to get worse, the country’s firefighting and prevention strategies are being scrutinized both…
Farmer attempts to save ancient ‘super trees’ by cloning their DNA: ‘They are survivors’
A Michigan man has found his calling, seeking to reproduce some of the oldest and biggest trees ever…
Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to do more on wildfires, criticizes forest entry ban
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says the federal government needs to do more to fight Canada’s devastating forest…
As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change
The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has…
‘This fire didn’t have to happen’: Human-caused wildfires raise alarm in West Kelowna
A wildfire in West Kelowna, B.C., is once again putting human negligence — or even outright recklessness —…
Republicans press Canada for action on wildfires, but don’t mention climate change
The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has…
New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze getting bigger, others popping up
The “out-of-control” wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., has continued to grow while a number of other wildfires have sprung…
Chance of rain in Kawartha Lakes as crews fight 3 active wildfires
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Environment Canada is forecasting a chance of rain for Kawartha…
Out-of-control wildfire in Halifax business park reduces in size as crews battle blaze
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources says firefighters are…
Trees may be getting more flammable because of climate change
A flammability test on a western juniper tree (Juniperus occidentalis) Rebecca Koll Tucked away in a laboratory at…