Here's the latest news concerning climate change and biodiversity loss in B.C. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere warms the planet, causing climate change. Quick facts:• The global average temperature in 2023 reached 1.48 C higher than the pre-industrial average, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement(Sources: United Nations IPCC, World Meteorological Organization, UNEP's 2025 emissions gap report, NASA, Copernicus Climate Change Service, climatedata.ca)Source: NASALatest NewsThe wildfire season in B.C. Spain has been experiencing a nearly week-long heat wave, with highs of 45.7 C.Read the full story here.