2026 to be among the hottest years on record: Environment Canada

2026 to be among the hottest years on record: Environment Canada

January 20, 2026 5:41 pm MST.

Environment Canada is forecasting a warmer 2026 due to greenhouse gas emissions and natural phenomena. Our Leo Cruzat spoke with fellow Albertans about how they react to the world getting hotter by a degree.

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