Justin Trudeau said he is stepping down as Canada’s Prime Minister and the leader of the ruling Liberal Party. He intends to leave office once a new ruling party leader is chosen. Trudeau made the announcement Monday, Jan. 6, after reports said he was expected to announce his resignation that week. “Every morning I’ve woken…

Canada will preside over the G7 in 2025, leading seven advanced economies amid global political instability. Global Affairs Canada has so far stated that the country aims to advance common priorities like fighting climate change and managing technology as its goal for 2025.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to support research on artificial intelligence…

In recent years, destructive wildfires across California prompted some insurance companies to stop writing new policies for high-risk areas. Now, California is implementing a new regulation requiring home insurers to offer new policies in fire-prone areas if they want to remain in the state, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Monday, Dec. 30. This is…

Climate change is currently affecting Canada’s lighthouses, particularly in Annandale, where erosion has undermined the soil near the historic lighthouse. The municipality spent about $100,000 in November to move the lighthouse inland to a safer location.A study from the University of Prince Edward Island confirmed that Fiona’s storm surge disabled tide gauges on the island’s…

People experienced an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat in 2024 due to human-caused climate change, according to a group of scientists. 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever measured, with extreme heat affecting some areas for 150 days or more.The analysis found that 26 out of 29 extreme weather events…

You’ve heard of Generation Z and Generation Alpha, but get ready to usher in a new era: Generation Beta. The new age group’s debut is Jan. 1, 2025, with babies in this category being born until 2039. The babies will be the children of younger millennials and older Gen Zs, making up 16% of the…

A new law in New York is aiming to make fossil fuel companies pay up for pollution. State lawmakers, including Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said these oil, gas and coal companies are now on the hook for projects to reduce the effects of climate change. Hochul signed the bill into law on Thursday,…

This holiday season concludes a dramatic election cycle, with Republicans reclaiming the presidency and the Senate while retaining their majority in the House. Meanwhile, Democrats are regrouping and strategizing their path forward. Key issues such as abortion rights, border security, the economy, and climate change continue to highlight deep ideological divides, setting the stage for…

After more than two years of presidential campaign coverage, Americans say they’re “mentally exhausted” and that political news is “the last thing” they want to watch. They want a break, and based on the cable ratings, they’re following through. A new Associated Press poll out Thursday, Dec. 26, found that 65% of Americans say they…

The clock is winding down for President Biden’s time in office, pushing Democratic congressional leaders to make a last-ditch effort to secure more funding for California’s high-speed rail. The California lawmakers sent Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg a letter, asking for $536 million to help finish phase one of the project. It’s an investment the lawmakers…