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@natetwnclimate.bsky.social
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Digital reporter at @weathernetwork.bsky.social. Former Metroland Media reporter, The Sheridan Sun editor. Sheridan College print-journalism graduate. X: twitter.com/HowesNathan | Bio: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/a…

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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 12h
@stormhunter.bsky.social covers everything you need to know about properly closing your cottage for the winter, including plumbing, power, food storage, and exterior maintenance to protect your investment. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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So long, summer: A final checklist for properly closing your cottage - The Weather Network
The Weather Network's Mark Robinson covers everything you need to know about properly closing your cottage for the winter, including plumbing, power, food storage, and exterior maintenance to protect ...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 14h
@50shadesofvan.bsky.social with the great winter paradox. Here’s a fascinating twist. The #ElNiño that heavily favours a milder winter across Canada can also work to disturb the polar vortex later in the season. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 16h
Have you ever wondered what separates weather from #climate? With constant reminders that the climate is changing, our daily weather forecasts and news of extreme weather events on a regular basis, it's a good idea to know the difference between the two. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/scie...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Get ready for what will likely be a parting gift from summer season in southern Ontario. Summer-like (July) conditions and risk of thunderstorms, perhaps the final time this year, are expected early this week, but sharp cooldown is right behind it. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Serious uncertainty about whether Hurricane #Simon will actually make landfall on Sunday or Monday. Even if core remains offshore, Simon will bring Mexico coast excessive rainfall, life-threatening flooding, catastrophic winds and a hazardous storm surge. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A look at post-Tropical Cyclone #Isaias and where it is now. In the U.S., flash, urban, and river flooding is possible in some areas. Possible tornadoes, too. Remnants will reach Ontario and Quebec on Sunday, but it won't be a washout. #ONwx #MeteoQC www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The southern Alberta foothills look to score the first snow jackpot of the season. Amounts will be highly variable, from just a couple of centimetres around the Calgary region to upwards of 20 cm across the highest terrain farther west. #ABwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A lot of November and December dates. Climate record of the latest dates of the first snowfall in the autumn in Canada. Courtesy of @rhythmthemet.bsky.social
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Ever wondered how a farm creates the perfect fall atmosphere? It's all about the microclimates. Mia Gordon dives into the magic of autumn at Maan Farms in B.C. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Exploring the secret microclimates of fall at a B.C. pumpkin patch - The Weather Network
Ever wondered how a farm creates the perfect fall atmosphere? It's all about the microclimates! We dive into the magic of autumn at Maan Farms in B.C.
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We have little doubt the season ahead will lean mild. That signal is strong, thanks to a record-breaking #ElNiño that is expected to peak around winter's start. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social @nicolekarkic.bsky.social story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Soon-to-be Tropical Storm #Isaias. #TD9 expected to become a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane (Atlantic's first this season at last) on Thursday. Interests in the Yucatan Peninsula and northern U.S. Gulf Coast should be on alert. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Feds are funding 141 climate resiliency projects across 128 communities to combat effects of extreme weather. @natetwn.bsky.social looks at how these investments aim to help cities like Halifax, N.S., prepare for a warmer future. @hfxshan.bsky.social #NSwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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Significant investments for climate change resiliency in Canada - The Weather Network
The Canadian government is funding 141 climate resiliency projects across 128 communities to combat the effects of extreme weather. We look at how these investments aim to help cities like Halifax, N....
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Paul Sokoloff, who is a botanist with the @museumofnature.bsky.social, anticipates that the rainy summer could delay extraordinary shades of red, green and yellow on leaves, but predicts it'll be worth the wait. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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Ottawa's rainy summer may lead to extra vibrant fall colours, botanist predicts - The Weather Network
The most vibrant foliage is expected to develop later in October
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Area of low pressure expected to form over southwestern Gulf of Mexico over next 48 hours, with @noaa.gov's NHC giving it a 60 per cent chance. The Gulf is primed for development and strengthening, so a chance to become a hurricane isn't out of the question. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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New Atlantic system could become the basin's first hurricane this season - The Weather Network
After the quietest season in the Atlantic basin on record, we may now be on the forefront of finally seeing its first hurricane
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Interesting story I wrote from 2023. If you enjoy the smell of rain, and wonder why it is so appealing, there is a good reason for it. But the aroma isn't from the rain itself, technically. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Why we love the smell of rain - The Weather Network
If you sense an intoxicating smell around the time of a rainfall, you're not the only one. There is a scientific reason for the scent
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
No reports of shaking or damage surfaced after a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck hundreds of kilometres off the B.C. coast on Monday. The quake didn't generate a tsunami threat @nrcanada.bsky.social. The USGS gave it a 3.9-magnitude rating. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The powerful #ElNiño is raising ocean levels, and when combined with the seasonal king tides, it could create a perfect storm for coastal flooding in parts of Canada. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social with the story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Feeling under the weather? A nutritionist shares four simple and effective diet swaps to help strengthen your immune system, and keep you feeling your best all season long. Rachel Schoutsen with the story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
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Simple diet swaps to support your immune system this fall - The Weather Network
Feeling under the weather? A nutritionist shares four simple and effective diet swaps to help strengthen your immune system, and keep you feeling your best all season long.
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A new pilot project in Vancouver, B.C., is transforming forestry waste--residuals from spruce, pine, and fir trees--into a lightweight, biodegradable alternative to Styrofoam. Mia Gordon has the story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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Eco-friendly solution to plastic foam rooted in new B.C. project - The Weather Network
A B.C. pilot project is taking everyday wood waste and turning it into a reusable, green alternative for Styrofoam
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A newly engineered enzyme variant has been shown to be effective in completely breaking down a tough #plastic in a laboratory setting. @utaustin.bsky.social @sandialabs.bsky.social #pDCPD www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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Scientists find effective way to dissolve a recycling-resistant plastic - The Weather Network
A newly engineered enzyme variant has been shown to be effective in completely breaking down a tough plastic in a laboratory setting.
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A $1.2-billion investment announced on Tuesday will help increase monitoring, strengthen ocean science and ecosystem protections, and improve #Canada's marine incident prevention and preparedness, according to the federal government. @mark-carney.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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Canada announces a 'historic' $1.2B investment for ocean conservation - The Weather Network
The $1.2-billion investment announced on Tuesday will help increase monitoring, strengthen ocean science and ecosystem protections, and improve Canada's marine incident prevention and preparedness, ac...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
With a confirmed "super" #ElNiño now underway, many Canadians are hoping that will translate to prolonged warmth deep into fall, and perhaps a more manageable winter ahead. Here's what Kevin MacKay and @nicolekarkic.bsky.social have to say. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The first snowflakes of the season always seem like they're flying far too soon. But it’s a tough reality check that Canadians have to face every year. October snows can and will fall across Canada, and some spots are more likely to see it than others. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Self-driving cars still struggle with unpredictable weather. Mia Gordon explores technological challenges rain poses to autonomous vehicles and legal hurdles they face before hitting the streets of rainy cities like Vancouver, B.C. #BCwx @waymo.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
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Are self-driving cars safe to manoeuvre coastal B.C.'s rainy roads? - The Weather Network
While the technology behind self-driving cars is rapidly advancing, it still struggles with unpredictable weather. We explore the technological challenges rain poses to autonomous vehicles and the leg...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A resident captured a shark swimming up his flooded New Jersey street over the weekend as a powerful nor'easter slammed his Surf City neighbourhood. #NJwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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'Is that a shark?' Shark spotted swimming through nor'easter-flooded street - The Weather Network
The big fish, its dorsal fin and tail skimming the water's surface, briefly disappeared up the driveway, and was later seen heading west toward Barnegat Bay, along the coast of Ocean County.
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A new study posted on @sciencedirect.bsky.social warns that continuing to rely on standard air monitoring measures will leave the true impact of dustfall #pollution on Fort McKay — and other communities downwind of intensive resource development — uncertain. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/life...
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Severe dust pollution blowing into Alberta community downwind of the oilsands, study warns - The Weather Network
A new study warns that continuing to rely on standard air monitoring measures will leave the true impact of dustfall pollution on Fort McKay — and other communities downwind of intensive resource deve...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Stunning footage, captured by NOAA's Hurricane Hunters, shows massive #Polo as it intensified into a record-breaking, Category 5 powerhouse last week. Polo’s minimum, central pressure dropped by 88 mb in 24 hours, ranking second to Hurricane Patricia in 2015 www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A new report is forecasting a warmer and wetter future for northeastern B.C., as well as more extreme weather emergencies for communities battered by some of the province's biggest natural disasters over the past decade. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Northeast B.C. faces warmer future, more extreme weather threats: Researchers - The Weather Network
New federally-funded report says local communities could see average temperatures rise by 3 C by the 2050s
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If you're planning a trip to see the golden larches in Banff, you may be disappointed. @weathernetwork.bsky.social's Connor O'Donovan reports on insect outbreak that is affecting vibrant fall display, and offers alternative locations to see autumn's beauty. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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An outbreak is dulling Banff’s golden larches. Here’s where they still shine - The Weather Network
While experts say they don’t fully understand why there’s been such a noticeable explosion in needleworm populations this year, they’re confident forests will recover—and add that there are still many...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Recent satellite-intensity estimates indicate that #Polo has quickly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane with estimated and maximum, sustained winds of 260 km/h.
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Hurricane #Polo is still a menace, and now there's Nolo. Hawaii is on alert as Tropical Storm #Nolo has formed in the eastern Pacific. A hurricane watch issued for Hawaii’s Big Island, ahead of what is projected to be a major hurricane by this weekend. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dominant ridge of high pressure strong enough to set records in Central Canada has also extended period of dry weather in Ontario. September pressure records in Montreal, Quebec City, Chibougamau and Val-d'Or, Que., and in Ottawa, Ont. #ONwx #MeteoQC www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Record high pressure in Ontario and Quebec also extends a dry stretch - The Weather Network
A dominant ridge of high pressure that has been strong enough to set records in Central Canada has also extended the period of dry weather in Ontario
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A storm surge swept through the Beaufort Sea on Monday, sending a stark warning to low-lying Arctic communities like Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., about the mounting risks of #ClimateChange and coastal erosion. Leaders weigh long-term protection, relocation plans. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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Amid sea ice loss, Tuktoyaktuk’s shore defences buy time against Arctic surges - The Weather Network
Shrinking sea ice leaves Tuktoyaktuk exposed as leaders weigh long-term protection and relocation plans.
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#HurricanePolo, a dangerous Category 5 storm, is now the second-strongest hurricane ever recorded in the eastern Pacific Ocean after recording a pressure reading of 889 mb. Current, maximum winds are near 285 km/h. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In an early loss for the @mark-carney.bsky.social government, a federal court refused to strike down a #climate lawsuit brought by Canadian youth. Environmental lawsuit likely to proceed, against the federal government's wishes. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney government dealt an early blow in climate litigation | CBC News
A federal court refused to strike down a climate lawsuit brought against the Carney government by Canadian youth.
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Fall has only just begun, but signs of winter are already making an appearance across parts of the country. Parts of Canada see snowfall chances and colder air as fall officially arrives. #AutumnVibes www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The original headline for this article was, "No signs of a hurricane in the Atlantic. Could we go a full season without one?" And then the National Hurricane Center changed its #TropicalStormFay forecast. So, now it's this angle for the time being. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
If it felt like mosquitoes were being particularly bad this summer, and staying around for longer, it might not be in your head. Parts of Canada had particularly bad season, with critters staying longer in southern Ontario. @brockuniversity.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...
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Were mosquitos bugging you more than usual this summer? Blame the rain - The Weather Network
Parts of Canada had particularly bad mosquito season, with critters sticking around longer in southern Ontario
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I didn't see this coming. The Vatican's new, renewable energy plant could feature 80 to 90 megawatts of capacity, with an estimated cost of US$117 million and an 18- to 24-month completion time frame, according to @reuters.com. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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Vatican going green, turns to renewable energy for electricity needs - The Weather Network
The new, renewable energy plant could feature 80 to 90 megawatts of capacity, with an estimated cost of US$117 million and an 18- to 24-month completion time frame, according to Reuters
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Incredible footage of a tornado scraping along a mountaintop near Fruit Heights, Utah, on Friday surfaced online, with reports of the twister occurring at an elevation of about 7,500 feet (almost 2,300 metres). #UTwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Rare, high-elevation tornado hits Utah mountainside at nearly 2,300 metres - The Weather Network
Incredible footage of a tornado scraping along a mountaintop near Fruit Heights, Utah, on Friday surfaced online, with reports of the twister occurring at an elevation of about 7,500 feet (almost 2,30...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Significant wind gusts, potentially reaching more than 100 km/h, will impact parts of Newfoundland on Saturday. With wind warnings in effect, residents are advised of possible hazardous travel and power outages. #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#ElNiño has just crossed a threshold rarely reached. We suspected it. Now it is confirmed: We are currently in a "super" El Niño event. A detailed look at what that means. El Niño has intensified at rapid pace and it hasn't reached its full potential. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
@phathomtech.bsky.social is attempting to coax even more emissions out of the atmosphere by capturing CO2 and converting it into a form that can be safely stored in the ocean for millennia. The ocean is already a major storehouse for excess carbon dioxide. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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As climate heats up, a Nova Scotia startup is harnessing the ocean as a climate solution - The Weather Network
Testing its approach in St. Andrews, N.B., pHathom aims to harness the ocean for carbon removal
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Farmers are struggling to harvest Western Canada's crops as regular rains come at the wrong time for the world's biggest ‌exporter of canola and major wheat producer. #ABwx #SKwx #MBwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Extra flare from @50shadesofvan.bsky.social on this. From 2020 through 2024, at least, the Antarctic ice sheet gained mass overall. Scientists couldn't pinpoint the reason until recently. What tipped the balance? Snow. And lots of it. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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Ice loss still occurring in Antarctica, but something has tipped the scales as a balancing act - The Weather Network
As Antarctica continues to experience sea-ice loss, its mass expanded significantly from 2020 to 2024, at least, with ample amounts of snowfall helping to sustain its fragile balance for now
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Research done on earthworms finds that #microplastics do not leave the digestive tract. Could the same be said for humans? @uofguelph.bsky.social www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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What happens to microplastics when swallowed? - The Weather Network
Research done on earthworms finds that microplastics do not leave the digestive tract. Could the same be said for humans?
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Alberta's environment minister says provincial air quality data shows smoke from a fire smouldering at a southeast Calgary landfill poses a low health risk for most of the city, but air quality has reached high-risk levels "intermittently" in some areas. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Air quality near Calgary landfill fire hits high-risk levels 'intermittently' - The Weather Network
Data shows greatest risk coming from PM 2.5 pollutant in smoke
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
While forecasters in the Atlantic await the arrival of the season's first hurricane, the latest on the calendar on record, the Mediterranean Sea may see a rare "medicane" this week. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
@westernuntp.bsky.social experts have confirmed at least 110 tornadoes in Canada so far this year. Tornadoes spanned across Canadian landscape, from oil sands of Alberta to the rocky coasts of P.E.I., as North America endured relentlessly busy storm season. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
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Nathan Howes TWN @natetwnclimate.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A new study led by @sparkclimate.bsky.social is detailing how wildfires, permafrost thaw and other changes are adding even more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and speeding up #ClimateChange at a scale not currently reflected in global estimates. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...
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Wildfires, permafrost thaw in Canada causing even more climate change: New study - The Weather Network
New research says current climate models don’t account for warming-induced emissions
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