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CBC Explains
How we measure air quality and what the numbers mean
Wildfire smoke has led many to start poring over charts and numbers to get a sense of the air quality in their area. But what exactly do these indexes measure, and how should they be interpreted? Here's a quick primer.
CBC Explains
How 'severe and unusual' smoke from Canadian wildfires is spreading and what it means for your health
As wildfires continue to rage out of control in Quebec, severe levels of air pollution have prompted air quality warnings across vast portions of eastern Canada and the U.S. CBC News spoke to experts and consulted recent studies to show the potential health impacts of the smoke in the air.
As climate changes, insurance is becoming more complex — and pricey
Nine out of the most costly 10 years for insured damages in Canada have occurred since 2011. Going forward, experts say government may need to play a greater role in protecting the most vulnerable homeowners.
Analysis
With rise of AI-generated images, distinguishing real from fake is about to get a lot harder
A new Photoshop tool allows users to quickly manipulate an image. We tested it out.
Pride organizers appeal for more funding as rising security costs could dampen festivities
Rising security costs and heightened safety concerns have some Pride organizers worried that Canadian events will have to scale back this year.
CBC Explains
How wildfires are changing in Canada
We reviewed historical data to get a sense of the changing nature of wildfires in the country. Overall, there are fewer fires, but an increase in area burned and number of people displaced.
Rise in extreme wildfires linked directly to emissions from oil companies in new study
As fires blaze in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C., new research has drawn a direct and measurable link between carbon emissions traced back to the world's major fossil fuel producers and the increase in extreme wildfires across western Canada and the United States.
If we're going to tackle worsening wildfires, we need to think differently, say those who know
Wildfires are raging again this spring across Western Canada. As they grow more powerful, experts are calling on all levels of government to take a more proactive approach to get a handle on extreme fires.
Head of Montreal's fire service says safety inspections of evacuation routes never stopped
Montreal Fire Chief Richard Liebmann denies reports his inspectors ever stopped checking on building evacuation routes, although he says there was a moratorium on certain types of legal recourse. This comes after Montreal's mayor said she'd just learned inspections had been temporarily suspended in 2018.
Analysis
Quebec's new Airbnb legislation could be a model for Canada — and help ease the housing crisis
The province's plan to impose hefty fines on short-term rental companies who don't follow the rules could serve as a template for other parts of the country.