Climate Breakdown: Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat will make for a Hot, Smoky Future

Climate Breakdown: Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat will make for a Hot, Smoky Future

By Stephanie Cleland, Simon Fraser University (The Conversation) – In recent years, Canadians have been subjected to both severe wildfire smoke and extreme heat events, as evidenced by the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season and the 2021 heat dome. Western Canada in particular has a long history of wildfires and heat waves, and with climate change, communities have experienced an increasing number of days per year affected by wildfire smoke or …

Africa Asks Its Highest Court to Define Climate Justice. Here’s Why That Matters.

Leaders petition African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for climate crisis advisory opinion. A historic initiative by civil society to clarify state obligations in the face of climate breakdown.