Global National: Aug. 10, 2023 | Maui wildfires reduce Lahaina to ashes

Hawaii's Maui island is in ruins after a fast-moving inferno spiralled out of control, incinerating most of the historic tourist town of Lahaina. Jackson Proskow reports on the aftermath of the deadly disaster and Dana Griffin looks at the island's evacuation efforts.

The federal government has unveiled its long-awaited plan to bring Canada's electricity grid to net-zero by 2035. Touria Izri looks at the praise from environmental groups, why there will still be allowances to use natural gas and the concerns over how much the changes will cost.

Alberta and Saskatchewan, two of Canada's largest oil-producing provinces, are slamming the federal government's proposed net-zero energy plan. Heather Yourex-West explains the backlash and the hints the dispute could become a battle for jurisdiction.

With more than 22 million homes needed by 2030 to address Canada's housing crisis, the federal government is promoting the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) as a tool to help people who want to buy their first home. Mackenzie Gray explains how the FHSA works and why critics are skeptical of how helpful it will be.

Plus, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew are gearing up for their mission to the moon in November 2024. Farah Nasser speaks with Hansen about his initial impressions of the space capsule, the challenges of preparing to go to the moon, how the mission could be a launchpad to travel to Mars and his thoughts on UFOs.

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[tonycosh]

Freeland talks to people like they're little children.

[joeschlepp]

looks like someone burnt down paradise to put in a parking lot

[melstiller]

Oh dear Lord! Those poor people have lost everything, and so many have lost their lives. I remember walking through that beautiful town many years ago...and now it's gone!

[boatburnerice]

germany started 20 years ago with wind and solar...The hydro in germany was so high to pay for all that. The bottom line was...it was never enough and still had to use gas and coal when france went nuclear which worked the best. The repair cost to run the windmills were more then they produced. There is 1 windmill in downtown toronto...half the time its not running cause its broken. Ontario produces so much hydro that canada pays the US to take it. Technacally the hydro in Ontario should be free cause the Niagara falls produces so much.

[ericwolf]

Love the comment from Scott Moe surrounding defying the laws of Thermodynamics. Rebecca Shultz and Danielle Smith - Stay Strong!

[timshelby]

22 million homes by 2030 ? Never gonna happen ! Just saying

[parentrap]

I cant afford ontario hydro bills as it is...let alone electric cars

[bryandepaepe]

The current cost estimate is based on current raw material prices, when the demand on things like copper goes up so will the price and supply will drop unless more mines are built.

[MrKenng]

Sounds more like volcanic eruption to me rather than wildfires in Maui.

[nkb]

5:04 destroyed because everything is made of wood. If everything was made of concrete, the fire wouldn't get more fuel compared to wooden structures.

[tylesveque]

How about the leave our kids alone protest for September

[DukeOfDunlopSt.]

Electricity as a heat source is useless, and expensive…Minister of Environment is a 🤡

[Albert-zhps]

B.C. has the Largest operating COAL mine in Canada! (Fording river mine)… no mention of it!?!? COAL is FAR WORSE for the environment!

[wveerrh]

Gas higher octane burns cleaner less emissions

[robynadele]

OMG! Thats horrible. Everyday its another weather-related shock.

[uabir]

Hope Uganda gets money from an alternate source

[bwilly]

A tropical island just burnt down!
(Are we worried yet?)

[jagartharn]

I think the minimum wage worker is again going to pay for an increase in electricity, so that we can accommodate wealthier people who can afford electric vehicles. We will mine for the necessary minerals, tailings ponds and all, for a "greener " future.

[galaxystarrr]

It’s funny how Jeremy Hanson thinks he’d be read in on “secret info” looool

[anitaredford]

It is ridiculous to go that green. Gas for vehicles and buses. Not electricity it won’t work!!!