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New analysis of how some of the severest droughts can travel thousands of kilometres could help save many lives in future.

Drought and unsustainable practices are placing forests at risk, yet they are crucial to the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions that fuel global warming.

Between 1992 and 2012, humans were more responsible than natural causes for wildfires in the US, due to population growth, urban expansion and global warming.

Global oil supply to lag demand after 2020 unless new investments are approved soon

New research on soil, ponds and lakes means a rethink is needed on how to help tackle climate change by balancing the carbon budget.

Warming seas and increasing acidification could mean starvation and extinction for creatures that live in the abyss of the deep ocean.

Financing urban adaptation to climate change in large cities is a major challenge. But there are solutions

In response to the increase of extreme weather events, the National Research Council is developing measures to keep Canadians safe