Record El Niño Could Delay Ontario Fall Colours
A powerful El Niño may push back Ontario's usual late‑September peak of fall colours, affecting the timing of leaf colour change.
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Chicago’s Bubbly Creek Records Highest Sewer Overflows Since 2022
Eight combined sewer overflows hit Chicago’s Bubbly Creek area this summer, the highest number since 2022, driven by ongoing extreme weather that has increased overflow incidents citywide.
NYC Climate Week Kicks Off Focused on AI and Grid Resilience
The 18th NYC Climate Week opened on September 20, 2026, focusing on AI, data‑center emissions, climate adaptation, energy supply and grid resilience. City officials and experts convened to discuss actionable strategies for reducing emissions and strengthening infrastructure.
Strong El Niño May Alter Canada’s Winter Weather
Chief meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai warned that a strong El Niño could bring milder temperatures in some parts of Canada and increased storm activity in others during the winter of 2026‑2027 and early spring 2027.
NYC Report Shows Majority of Buildings Meet Emission Rules
The Department of Buildings reported to the City Council that most NYC buildings subject to emission‑reduction rules have complied or are taking steps to do so, though stricter future targets remain.
NOAA Forecasts Very Strong El Niño for 2026‑27 Winter
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued a September 10 outlook showing over a 90 percent chance of a very strong El Niño in fall and winter 2026‑27, projecting colder conditions for northern states and milder weather for Chicago and the southern U.S.
El Niño Warm Waters Bring Unusual Marine Life to Southern California
El Niño‑induced warm waters are attracting marine species not normally found along Southern California’s coast, illustrating the climate pattern’s impact on local marine ecosystems.
Toronto Storm Raises Climate Resilience Issue Ahead of Election
A recent destructive storm in Toronto has prompted environmental experts to warn that climate‑resilience strategies will be a pivotal issue in the upcoming municipal election.
LA Officials Warn of Health Risks From Record Humidity
Los Angeles officials warned that an unprecedented humid heat wave during the week of September 8, 2026, poses serious health risks, urging residents to take precautionary measures and stay informed.
Exceptional El Niño Set to Yield Milder, Unpredictable Quebec Winter
The World Meteorological Organization has labeled the upcoming El Niño as exceptional, forecasting a milder and more erratic winter for Quebec in 2026. A meteorologist cautioned that the season could bring unexpected weather variations.
California Climate and Energy Bills Await Governor's Signature
California lawmakers have sent a suite of climate and energy bills to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature, aiming to revamp climate spending, close a review loophole, and reduce electricity rates.
One‑Third of Montreal Island Schools in Urban Heat Islands
A La Presse report finds that 164 schools—about one‑third of Montreal Island’s primary and secondary institutions—are located in urban heat‑island areas, exposing many students to higher temperatures and widening existing inequalities.
Shein pop‑up in Montreal met with climate protest
On August 28, 2026, Shein’s Montreal pop‑up store was protested by Équiterre and Recyc‑Québec, who placed a garbage truck outside to highlight the brand’s role in rising clothing waste, as shown by 2023 provincial data.
Shein Montreal Pop‑Up Met With Climate Protest
Environmental groups Équiterre and Recyc‑Québec protested Shein’s Montreal pop‑up on August 28, 2026 by parking a garbage truck outside the store, citing a sharp rise in clothing waste sent to landfills over the past decade.
Heat Wave Slashes Milk Production in Quebec
A heat wave in August 2026 is lowering milk production and causing deaths among Quebec dairy cows, as high temperatures and humidex levels stress farms and threaten supply.
NYC Allows Landlords to Purchase Climate Law Exemptions
New York City now permits landlords to buy exemptions from Local Law 97, the emissions‑reduction ordinance targeting building‑related carbon output, as announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani on August 17, 2026. The change offers property owners a waiver option while the city seeks to maintain its climate agenda.
NOAA Forecasts 90% Chance of Very Strong El Niño in 2026
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center raised its confidence to 90 percent that a very strong El Niño will affect the United States in 2026, up from 81 percent a month earlier, highlighting potential nationwide weather impacts.
Experts See Over 90% Chance of Strong El Niño
The Climate Prediction Center forecasts a greater than 90% chance that a very strong El Niño will persist from fall 2026 through winter 2026‑2027, potentially affecting Chicago's weather patterns.
Ottawa Announces $34 Million Climate Resilience Funding for 128 Communities
Ottawa announced $34 million in climate‑resilience funding for 128 communities, including $1 million for flood‑reduction projects in a Quebec community, as part of a nationwide adaptation effort.
Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Request to Reopen Youth Climate Case
Ontario’s highest court refused to revisit its earlier ruling on a youth‑led lawsuit challenging the province’s climate action plan, sending the case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
