My Climate Plan
Meal prep might seem like a small act, but it can help keep you safe and cool as summers get hotter – and keep a few more dollars in your pocket. To help inspire you, I asked the My Climate Plan team to share their favourite no-cook summer recipes below. Read on to have your …
Last weekend I took my kids to skate on Lake Banook near our home in Dartmouth, NS. The moment we glided out onto the frozen lake I felt an overwhelming sense of awe, and had to pause for a moment to take it all in. The lake had transformed into a winter playground that stretched …
*This article was updated on January 16, 2025 to include the most recent insurance loss figures as well as information about the LA wildfires The wildfires tearing through Los Angeles are set to become the most expensive disaster in U.S. history, with damages projected to reach $200 billion. These devastating fires are destroying homes and …
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, many of us are thinking about what and how we eat. As a mom of three, I’m always trying to find an approach to food that is nourishing, wallet-friendly, and protects the planet rather than harming it. While fad diets come and go, there is one approach that …
“The changes I’ve seen in wildfires are mindblowing,” Riley Moskaluk says. “You’re seeing holdover fires burn through the winter, surviving minus 30 degrees and a blanket of snow. And as soon as the snow melts and it dries out, they’re off to the races again. That wasn’t something we saw much of in my first …
Meeting with your Member of Parliament (MP) is a powerful way to share how wildfires have affected you, someone you love, or a place that’s important to you – and it’s easier than you may think. MPs are more likely to push for changes when they hear directly from people affected by wildfires. By meeting …
When disaster strikes, you often only have moments to act. While many households have taken steps to prepare themselves and their families in the event of an emergency like a wildfire, storm, or flood, far fewer have included their pets as part of their plans. According to a national survey of pet owners by American …
Jenny Saulnier’s story on this day begins with an incredible escape. “It was like a scene out of a horror movie with a wall of flames closing in around my community. I really felt in that moment that I wasn’t going to make it out.” A wildfire tore through Jenny Saulnier’s community in Nova Scotia …
Fire is an essential, natural process that is part of a healthy forest. The extreme wildfires we’ve seen in recent decades are not. These megafires are “unnatural disasters” fuelled by forest mismanagement and climate change. While there are many different reasons for a wildfire to start in the first place, fossil-fuel driven climate change is …
“I had to tell my wife before we got married, ‘You need to get used to the idea of living without me, because there is a good chance I’m not going to live to see old age.’” Harold Larson, a former wildland firefighter with over 20 years of experience battling flames and keeping communities safe, …
