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29 storiesnewest firstlatest August 17, 2026page 2 of 2
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’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.
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 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’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.
New Jersey lawmakers are debating a bill that would make polluters fund flood and storm adaptation projects, a decision that could affect coastal resilience funding for towns like Wildwood.
A non‑profit started door‑to‑door delivery of cooling kits in Parc‑Extension on July 15, 2026, aiming to help residents avoid heat‑related health problems during extreme temperatures.
Researcher Daniel Gagnon of the Montreal Heart Institute’s EPIC Centre discussed a new study outlining community adaptation measures for rising heat, aiming to boost the city’s resilience as temperatures climb.
Heavy rains from June 20‑22, 2026 flooded hundreds of homes on Montreal's west side and South Shore, leading residents to blame the city while officials said responsibility is shared.
