Introduction: Why severe weather matters Severe weather—extreme heat, heavy rainfall, hurricanes, tornadoes, drought and wildfires—poses growing risks to communities, infrastructure and economies. Scientific assessments link many recent extremes to human-caused climate change, making severe weather a ...

Introduction: Why the Atlantic hurricane season matters The Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30, brings storms that can cause widespread coastal flooding, wind damage and economic disruption across the Caribbean, ...

Introduction: Why Patrice Roberts matters Patrice Roberts is one of the most recognisable voices in contemporary soca music. As a Trinidadian artist whose career developed alongside the modern evolution of Carnival culture, Roberts plays a visible ...

Introduction: Why Shane Wright Matters Shane Wright remains one of Canada’s most closely watched young hockey players. A highly touted centre coming out of junior hockey, Wright’s progress matters to fans and evaluators because he represents ...