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The False Promise of Starting Afresh in Atlantic Canada

If you’re moving to the East Coast for cheaper housing and friendly neighbours, think again

The Walrus

Attributing Canada’s June heat wave to climate change is an important step in adapting to a warmer world

This June saw major heat waves across Canada with peak temperatures — measured over a three-day period — of 7.4 C in eastern Ontario, 10.7 C in southern Québec, 7.2 C in northern Québec and 10.6 C in Atlantic Canada. On June 19, more than 100 locations across Canada set…

The Conversation

Trudeau’s halt on carbon tax could undo years of his tentpole climate policy

Decision to pause levy on home heating oil in Atlantic Canada has experts concerned about efforts to combat climate crisis

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Former Tropical Storm Philippe's remnants headed to waterlogged New England and Atlantic Canada

The remnants of former Tropical Storm Philippe are bearing down on waterlogged New England with the promise of rain, wind and isolated power outages

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Philippe drenches Bermuda en route to Atlantic Canada and New England

The outer bands of Tropical Storm Philippe are lashing Bermuda as it churns northward on a path toward Atlantic Canada and New England

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Philippe chugs toward Bermuda on a path to Atlantic Canada and New England

Tropical Storm Philippe is aiming for Bermuda on a path that would eventually take it to Atlantic Canada and eastern New England

The Independent UK

Tropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and Canada

Tropical Storm Philippe is drenching the U.S. and British Virgin Islands as it spins away from the northeast Caribbean on a path that would take it toward Bermuda and later New England and Atlantic Canada

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Climate change challenges marine conservation efforts in Atlantic Canada

Extreme ocean changes due to climate change are not an abstract or future scenario. This summer alone, 23 per cent of the world’s oceans experienced a heat wave, corresponding to an area roughly equivalent to the entire Atlantic Ocean.

The Conversation

Tasting Canada: Discover diverse delicacies from the Maritimes to the Rocky Mountains

Whether it’s the culinary festivals of Atlantic Canada, the ice wines of Niagara or the Michelin-starred restaurants of Vancouver, Canada is an excellent destination for foodies – and Audley Travel can help you see the best of it

The Independent UK

US northeast, Atlantic Canada brace for Hurricane Lee

Storm expected to bring heavy rain, wind and offshore waves to parts of New England and eastern Canada, forecasters say.

Al Jazeera

Hurricane Lee will bring heavy rain to already saturated areas of New England

Winds on Cape Cod could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph, forecasters said on Thursday. The area is now under a tropical storm warning.

WEKU

Maine and Atlantic Canada face flood warnings as Hurricane Lee heads north

Storm, which has already brought strong winds and heavy rain to Bermuda, is weakening in strength but expanding in size

The Guardian - US

Hurricane Lee turns north on path that will take it past Bermuda as it aims for Atlantic Canada

Hurricane Lee is starting to spin away from the northern Caribbean as the Category 3 storm aims for Atlantic Canada and leaves big waves in its wake

The Independent UK

Hurricane Lee heads north with landfall expected in Nova Scotia or Maine

Storm threatens to affect parts of Bermuda, New England and Atlantic Canada with winds up to 115mph

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Hurricane Lee swirls through open waters on a path to Atlantic Canada

Hurricane Lee is whirling north of Puerto Rico as a Category 3 storm, with forecasters noting it would remain in open waters through this week while on a path to Atlantic Canada

Zenger

AccuWeather Monitors Tropical Activity In Atlantic And East Pacific

Tropical storm remnants bring much-needed rain to Atlantic Canada, while hurricane Adrian forms in East Pacific.

The Conversation

Fiona: People with disabilities need more support in extreme storms

The ability to prepare for and recover from an emergency is a privilege many take for granted. Two days before post-tropical cyclone Fiona reached Atlantic Canada, public officials were clear: people should prepare enough supplies for 72 hours, including food, water and medications for each member of the household as…

The Guardian - US

Canada begins Storm Fiona cleanup as scale of devastation becomes clear

Severe storm that killed two and flattened homes in Atlantic Canada highlights need for longterm strategy against climate change

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The Independent UK

Charles sends message to Canada’s governor-general following storm Fiona

The King said he and the Queen Consort wanted to send their ‘profound sympathy to the people of Atlantic Canada’.

The Independent UK

Climate crisis is creating stronger hurricanes than ever before. Here’s why

The hurricane had sustained winds of 155mph just hours before it is expected to make landfall in Florida

The Conversation

Fiona was one of Canada's worst natural disasters, but evacuations prevented greater losses in Atlantic Canada

Forty-eight hours after post-tropical cyclone Fiona’s devastating impacts on areas of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec’s Magdalen Islands we can now start to reflect on the magnitude of what has just happened.

Reuters

Trudeau tours storm-hit Atlantic Canada as power outages persist

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday started a tour of Atlantic Canada, where thousands were still without power after record-setting storm Fiona ravaged the country's east coast, tossing homes into the sea and killing at least three people.

The Conversation

Fiona hits Atlantic Canada: Climate change means the region will see more frequent storms

Atlantic Canada has been left reeling from the impacts of one of the largest and most dangerous ocean storms to ever hit the region. Hurricane Fiona made landfall as a powerful post-tropical storm on Saturday along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, delivering…

The Independent UK

Fiona rushes at Atlantic Canada with strong rains and wind

Strong rains and winds are lashing the Atlantic Canada region as Fiona closes in as a big, powerful post-tropical cyclone

Axios

Hurricane Fiona to wallop Canada as one of its strongest storms on record

A Friday morning forecast said Fiona "will be a severe event for Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec."

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