Environment
New emission cutting goals called 'aggressive,' 'ambitious' and 'illogical'
Friday, April 23, 2021, 6:09 AM MDT
New greenhouse gas emission cutting targets are being described as “extremely aggressive,” “ambitious'' and “illogical'' by members of the Canadian…
Trudeau to unveil Canada's new 2030 emissions target as groups push it to be higher
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 6:31 AM MDT
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce today what Canada's new targets will be for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the…
Federal government looks beyond near term with climate stimulus
Monday, April 19, 2021, 5:25 PM MDT
Justin Trudeau’s government is proposing a raft of funding for Canadian companies — including money for infrastructure and tax incentives…
U.S., China say they will co-operate to tackle climate change
Monday, April 19, 2021, 7:16 AM MDT
The U.S. and China are committed to co-operating to tackle climate change, they said in a joint statement after meetings…
Winners of $20M contest make concrete to trap carbon dioxide
Monday, April 19, 2021, 7:05 AM MDT
Organizers of a $20 million contest to develop products from greenhouse gas that flows from power plants announced two winners…
Biden pressed on emissions goal as climate summit nears
Monday, April 19, 2021, 6:56 AM MDT
When U.S. President Joe Biden convenes a virtual climate summit on Thursday, he faces a vexing task: how to put…
White House considers methane-busting vow before climate summit
Friday, April 16, 2021, 6:46 AM MDT
The Biden administration is considering singling out methane for significant reductions as part of a pledge to cut greenhouse gases…
Low carbon bucks: Conservatives pitch consumer carbon pricing through savings account
Friday, April 16, 2021, 6:18 AM MDT
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pitching a loyalty-card style of carbon pricing where consumers would see what they pay on…
'Wrong signal:' Federal ministers protest Saskatchewan's electric vehicle tax
Friday, April 16, 2021, 6:13 AM MDT
Two federal ministers have written Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to protest his plan to bring in a tax on electric…
Shell asks investors to vote against activist climate resolution
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:49 AM MDT
Royal Dutch Shell plc’s board has urged shareholders to reject a climate resolution filed by Dutch activist investor Follow This…
Federal government unveils $1.5 billion plan to boost green building
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:30 AM MDT
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna has announced a $1.5-billion program designed to spur green building through retrofits, upgrades and new construction…
Groups take aim at New Mexico drilling plan amid U.S. review
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:25 AM MDT
Environmentalists and Native American activists on Wednesday renewed their demands for more meaningful talks with Indigenous leaders and other communities…
