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Human-released methane is the second largest driver of global warming. If managed wisely, it could also be the best and quickest way to battle global warming. Kristi Gordon shows how the City of Surrey is reducing methane by turning green waste into energy. She explains how the facility takes advantage of the natural carbon cycle...

The war in Iran and the global energy crisis are renewing calls for renewable energy investments. Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Halifax Friday to sign a deal with the Premier of Nova Scotia. The deal will simplify the approval process for major infrastructure projects. As Heidi Petracek explains, it’s putting wind in the sails...

Global News Morning speaks with GasBuddy Petroleum Analyst Matt McLain about climbing gas prices as the war against Iran threatens to choke the world’s energy supply.

Canada’s energy sector could be in for a big year once the war in the Middle East ends, according to a new report from Deloitte. Many feel the conflict in the Middle East has highlighted Canada as a more stable global supplier of energy. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Business Matters for April 8,...

As the war in the Middle East drags on, the International Energy Agency is warning that aviation fuel supplies in Europe are beginning to dry up. McGill University Aviation Expert John Gradek discusses how the fuel shortage will impact air travellers.

The Bank of Canada latest economic forecast expects Canada’s GDP to rise 1.2 per cent this year, 1.6 per cent next year, and 1.7 per cent in 2028. “Our forecast for GDP growth in Canada has not changed significantly since our January projection. The conflict in the Middle East will affect the composition of growth,...

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne unveiled the government’s latest economic and fiscal blueprint late Tuesday afternoon. Energy giant Shell has signed a $22 billion deal to take over Canadian natural gas producer ARC Resources. Plus, what started as a comedy monologue has re-ignited the debate over free speech in the U.S. There are reports the Federal...

Ukrainians are concerned that the conflict in the Middle East is helping Russia’s war machine, not only because it’s drawing attention from Ukraine, but also because Russia, like Canada, is benefiting from a surge in oil revenues. The energy crisis has also prompted the U.S. to temporarily ease some sanctions on Russian oil shipments. Vincent...

As the war in the Middle East escalates, energy hubs are increasingly becoming the focus of missile and drone strikes – sending commodity prices soaring. Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss the implications for global economies.

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced it was holding its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent amid the ongoing war in Iran that has pushed global energy prices higher. Gov. Tiff Macklem called the conflict in the Middle East an “economic shock” and says “energy is not the only thing going through the...

The consequences of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran are spreading, as Iran attacks its Gulf neighbours, hitting energy facilities. Redmond Shannon looks at Israel’s bombing of South Pars, the world’s largest natural gas field, the effect on oil prices, what Canada is pledging alongside other countries, and how some Middle East nations are growing increasingly...

In Cuba, 10 million people were left in the dark overnight after the power grid collapsed once again, as the country struggles with the ongoing U.S. oil blockade. It’s the second nationwide blackout in the past week. Cuban officials say they’re restoring power to vital services like hospitals and food distribution. But the Caribbean nation...

Police arrest two teenagers accused of plotting attacks at schools in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Airstrikes hit energy infrastructure in the Middle East, as Israel kills another top Iranian official. What an Old Montreal building owner is being charged with three years after a deadly fire. Plus, Venezuela’s jubilation after winning the World Baseball Classic...

Iran’s military command warned Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit US$200 per barrel, as the war in the Middle East stretches on. Surging energy prices have prompted the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prepare for the record release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves in an effort to stabilize prices....

Speaking to reporters in Oslo on Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada doesn’t “have to have” oil reserves as a “reliable,” “low-risk” and “low-risk” net exporter. This comes after Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson announced Friday Canada will up its production and contribute 23.6 million barrels of oil to help stabilize global...

Warren Mabee, Director of the Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss how the war in the Middle East is driving up global energy costs, and what that means for Canadians.

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre held a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, calling for an emergency debate in the House of Commons about energy in response to the war in the Middle East.

At least four people have been killed in a new wave of Russian airstrikes on Ukraine. It involves a nuclear-capable missile that targets energy infrastructure and homes. Prime Minister Mark Carney has joined European leaders in condemning Russia’s use of the powerful weapon. Candice Cole reports on the dangerous escalation in tensions.

On Tuesday, at least three were killed, including one child, after Russia fired 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine. Energy infrastructure was also destroyed, causing widespread power outages that are expected to last for days as temperatures drop below freezing. Stuart Greer reports.

Ottawa’s fast-track list includes SMRs, Critical-mineral mines, Carbon capture and major wind projects, but questions remain about timelines, viability and indigenous partnership. Yiota Kokkinos joins Miranda Anthistle to break down what’s realistic and what’s still uncertain.