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Weather & Climate

  • Nova Scotia Chronicles: A Revelatory Year Indeed
    “And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood.” – Revelation 6:12
  • Climate Change or Policy Failure: An In-depth Analysis of Canada’s Forest Fire Crisis
    It’s a sight that has become all too common in recent years: plumes of smoke rising high above the Canadian wilderness, painting the sky a dramatic and daunting shade of orange. With forest fire season upon us, communities across the nation brace themselves for the challenges that these natural disasters invariably bring. Forest fires in Canada have been on the rise, with the recent fire season marking one of the most destructive on record. From the urban fringes of British Columbia to the remote corners of the Yukon, the fires have left a trail of devastation, affecting wildlife, displacing residents, and stretching the capacities of firefighting services to their limits.
  • Nova Scotia Wildfires Continue to Rage Uncontrolled
    Wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the province of Nova Scotia, with the most serious ones located in the northwest of Halifax and Shelburne County, over 200 kilometres southwest. Thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes, with the city of Halifax now under a state of emergency due to the rampant fire
  • Gasoline Prices in Nova Scotia Set to Rise Due to New Carbon Taxes
    Nova Scotia residents will begin to feel the pinch at the pump starting July 1, 2023, as new environmental and carbon taxes come into effect. These taxes are part of broader initiatives by the federal government to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • Record-Breaking Wildfire Smoke From Quebec Envelops U.S. Northeast, Crippling Air Quality and Solar Energy Production
    In an unprecedented event, wildfires in Quebec have led to a surge in smoke pollution across the eastern United States, with air quality plunging to record lows. The dense smoke has not only impaired visibility and threatened public health, but it has also significantly impacted solar power generation in the region.
  • Nova Scotia Battles Largest Wildfire on Record
    Nova Scotia, an Atlantic province of Canada, is currently experiencing its largest wildfire in history, with the blaze raging on the southern tip of the province​1​. Firefighters are struggling to control the fire, which has consumed around 20,000 hectares and produced flames reaching nearly 100m in height​1​. The fire has been described as “very fast moving” by Dave Rockwood, a spokesperson with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources​1​. According to Lucas Brehaut, a wildfire researcher with the Canadian Forest Service, the fire is significantly larger than the average seen during an entire fire season in Nova Scotia​1​.
  • Nova Scotia Wildfires: ‘Out of Control’ Blazes Force Over 16,000 to Evacuate
    HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – Catastrophic wildfires, spanning over 25,000 acres, are wreaking havoc across Nova Scotia, leading to the evacuation of more than 16,000 Canadians and causing widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure
  • Contrails and Chemtrails: The Science, Conspiracy Theories, and Their Impact on Climate Change
    Gazing at the sky, we often observe white trails crisscrossing the blue canvas. These trails, known as contrails, are a natural result of airplane travel. Over the years, however, a conspiracy theory concerning chemtrails has emerged, raising questions about geoengineering, climate change, and cloud seeding technologies. This comprehensive article delves into the truth behind these phenomena, dispelling misconceptions and providing a detailed analysis of their implications.