Environment
Tanker spills oil into sea off China’s key refining port
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 6:56 AM MDT
A Liberia-flagged tanker has spilled oil into the Yellow Sea, causing potential environmental damage and disruption off China’s largest crude-receiving…
Ottawa pushes back on Ontario, Prairies citing no consultation on 2030 emissions goal
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 6:30 AM MDT
The Prairies and Ontario say they weren't consulted about Canada's higher target to cut greenhouse gas pollution, while other provinces welcome the…
Collaboration key to meeting resource sector sustainability goals
Monday, April 26, 2021, 1:13 PM MDT
In central Alberta, just outside the farming community of Lacombe, exists a unique collaboration between a greenhouse vegetable grower and a private natural…
Trudeau vows to speed up emissions cuts for Canada
Friday, April 23, 2021, 7:01 AM MDT
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged that Canada will reduce its emissions by 40 per cent to 45 per cent below…
Precision Drilling CEO says Canadian and U.S. GHG targets are 'extremely aggressive"
Friday, April 23, 2021, 6:13 AM MDT
New greenhouse gas emission targets set by Canada and the United States are “extremely aggressive'' and being made without proper…
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…
