Emissions

• Global CO2 emissions from energy hit record high in 2023: report

  Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries with drought.

  World

  Mar 1
  
• Ottawa set to announce that new cars must be zero emissions by 2035

  Canada expects to announce this week that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035, as Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2023
  
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• Preserving grasslands is good for the planet, ranchers say — and they want to be paid

  Canadian ranchers say it's time for government to step up and fund a solution that will reduce emissions while also preserving one of earth's most threatened ecosystems.

  Environment

  Dec 11, 2023
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• Capital Power CEO says Ottawa’s regulations mean no new gas-fired plants in Canada

  The concerns raised by Capital mirror those of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who said the province would defy the federal government's proposed clean electricity regulations

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• Canadian oil and gas execs look to talk up plans to reduce emissions at COP28 summit

  The fossil fuel industry will have a position of prominence at this year's climate summit, which begins Thursday.

  Environment

  Nov 29, 2023
• Ottawa was always flexible on clean energy rules, despite Alberta concerns: Wilkinson

  Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is open to extending the deadline for existing natural gas plants to operate without emissions-trapping technology.

  Environment

  Nov 28, 2023
• Oil, gas sector must slash planet warming operations to save climate: report

  The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extreme weather events.

  World

  Nov 23, 2023
• TransAlta going greener as it maps out $3.5B in spending, mainly on renewables

  One of Alberta's largest power generators says more than two-thirds of its profits will come from renewable electricity production by 2028.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2023
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• Global emissions set to fall by only 2% come 2030: UN report

  Governments are making insufficient progress in slashing greenhouse gas emissions to avert the worst impacts of global warming, according to a UN report released Tuesday.

  World

  Nov 14, 2023
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• Ontario to follow up with Hamilton steelmaker that created rust-coloured plume over facility

  The Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation say they received notice from ArcelorMittal Dofasco of emissions that came from a plant Saturday afternoon.

  Environment

  Oct 30, 2023