Environment
Environment
Topics pertaining to the environment and environmental sciences.
VW wants to storm car market with cheaper electric model
Auto companies need electrics to meet new environmental standards in many countries.
‘So many bears:’ Draft plan says Nunavut polar bear numbers unsafe
There are too many polar bears in parts of Nunavut and climate change hasn't yet affected any of them, says...
U.S. judge blocks construction of $10-billion Keystone XL pipeline
The Great Falls Tribune reports U.S. District Judge Brian Morris' order on Thursday came as Calgary-based TransCanada was preparing to...
TAGHVA: Trudeau’s carbon tax ultimately faces a clear American wall
Regardless of what the PM may attempt when it comes to climate change, it will be almost impossible to produce...
Head of U.N. “Green Climate Fund” Resigns
Howard Bamsey resigned after participants were unable to agree on projects to fund or how to go forward.
Nissan Falsified Emissions Data, And Yet We Continue To Abandon Clean Canadian Production
This is extremely interesting when it comes to Canadian national interests as it shows that foreign businesses are by no...
Canada Lacking Consensus on Climate Change Action
As the Paris Climate Accord deadline inches closer, Canada struggles to find a clear path towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Canada Trails Spiking Oil and Gas Investment
A Spike in Oil and Gas Consumption and Production is up: But Where is Canada?
U.S. Judge Tosses Climate-Change Lawsuits
Two Lawsuits Against Major Oil and Gas Companies Have Been Thrown Out
Indigenous protesters in Washington declare Trans Mountain won’t be built
The Canadian government has recently bought the project for $4.5 billion.
ON Premier-Designate Ford Announces End of Carbon Tax
Premier Wynne had introduced carbon pricing in the form of a cap-and-trade scheme linked with Quebec and California.
Ford determined to scrap Ontario’s ‘disastrous’ cap-and-trade system: spokesman
As things currently stand, that puts Ford on a judicial collision course with Trudeau's carbon pricing scheme.
Kinder Morgan Canada share target cut as growth hopes fall post pipeline deal
Analysts at CIBC have cut their target share price for Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd., the former owner of Trans Mountain.
Five Things: the next steps for getting the Trans Mountain project done
The path to getting the pipeline built has gotten simpler, but is still not simple
Federal government spending $4.5B to buy Trans Mountain pipeline, B.C. terminal
The federal Liberal government plans to spend $4.5 billion to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline and all of Kinder Morgan...
Ontario Election: Where Does Each Party Stand On Environment & Hydro?
An in-depth look at where each party in Ontario stands on the environment and hydro. This is a part of...
Ottawa announces $2B fund to help communities withstand natural disasters
CALGARY — The federal government has set up a $2-billion fund to help communities protect themselves from natural disasters. Federal Infrastructure...
Jason Kenney declares war on “green left” in speech to conservative party
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney, in a fiery speech to party members, is promising an all-out attack on the "green...
Jason Kenney eyes carbon tax axe resolution at his party’s founding convention
Alberta's United Conservative leader Jason Kenney says he hasn't read and won't speak to the policy resolutions to be debated...
McKenna misses deadline on parks management by months: wilderness group
National parks advocates say they are frustrated that Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has missed by nine months a deadline to respond to concerns...