Environment
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, policymakers and researchers are questioning the traditional design of buildings, particularly the ubiquitous basement. With extreme rainfall and flooding events on the rise, the once-popular basement is facing scrutiny for its vulnerability......
In a dramatic turn of events, the picturesque town of Jasper, nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, has become the latest casualty in a series of devastating wildfires sweeping across western Canada. The inferno, which has already consumed several buildings within the town, forced the evacuation......
The frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires have surged dramatically worldwide over the past two decades, driven by human-induced climate warming, according to a new study published Monday. For the first time, researchers have mapped a global trend for the most devastating fires, which cause significant......
In a bold move that has sparked debate, Conservative MP Lianne Rood from Lambton, Kent, Middlesex made a public stand against Tim Hortons' trial of paper lids. Declaring her refusal to purchase coffee from the iconic chain until they discontinue the use of the "woke paper lids that dissolve......
