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Experts are raising concerns after the Nova Scotia government said it won’t conduct an environmental assessment for a planned data centre in Cape Breton. Instead, the province says it’s relying on other tools to ensure compliance. But as Mitchell Bailey tells us, advocates say that doesn’t go far enough.

Environmental groups are mobilizing ahead of the federal government’s decision on whether a new West Coast pipeline should be designated as a project of national interest. Heidi Petracek explains what Prime Minister Mark Carney is committing to proactively protect oceans, and why critics call it “a lot of bluster.”

Not everyone in Canada supports the Pacific Link pipeline project to the West Coast or the speed it’s progressing. Prime Minister Mark Carney says there will be consultations with stakeholders over the next year before construction can start. But as Erik Bay explains, groups are taking issue with how Ottawa is going about the talks.

WATCH: Environmental advocates are asking Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal for a judicial review of their case against the province’s decision to extend coal-fired power plants.

Environmental groups across the Maritimes are calling on their provincial governments to better address climate change. This comes after a new United Nations report found that global warming is set to surpass long-term temperature goals. And push environmental risks to dangerous new heights. Mitchell Bailey has the story.

It’s a major cash incentive aimed at getting Alberta industries to think outside the box. More than $50 million is being allocated by government, aimed at finding ways of reducing emissions and improving environmental performance. While the main goal is to take care of the environment, as Skylar Peters reports, these Alberta innovators are accomplishing...

Environmental advocates have been pushing against the proposed Sisson Mine project saying it will bring significant damage to New Brunswick’s Nashwaak Watershed. Now, a local wildlife cinematographer has captured footage that he hopes will drive the point home. Johnny James reports.

New Brunswick’s environment minister formally announced another section of funded projects through the province’s environmental trust fund. But for some organizations, larger questions loom about the future of this particular funding. Johnny James reports.

Safeeya Pirani visits the water treatment plant for the Britannia Mine to understand how it addresses the environmental impact the mine left behind.

Many Halloween costumes are made with cheap synthetic materials that wind up in the landfill after one use. McGill University professor Javad Nasiry says it’s a fast fashion dilemma that is a real environmental problem.

It was expected the dry fall could be a challenge for the local salmon run, but reports say the chum are returning in good numbers. They’re getting a boost from structures in the region and it’s helping them overcome life-threatening environmental conditions. Paul Johnson explains.

A Nova Scotian legal expert is weighing in on calls for the province to implement regulations on data centre development. Some say stricter rules may ease concerns around increased electricity rates and environmental harms. But as Mitchell Bailey reports, other municipalities are taking matters into their own hands.

Calls are growing for a halt of a proposed AI data centre in Cape Breton, as debate persists around its environmental impact. Opposition politicians in the province are calling for an emergency sitting of the Legislature, while a new petition is gaining thousands of signatures. Mitchell Bailey has the latest.

Residents and environmental advocates across Nova Scotia are raising concerns following the announcement of a multi-billion dollar data centre last week. As Mitchell Bailey reports, opposition MLAs are now calling for a reconvening of the legislature to debate the project and stronger regulations.

Environmental advocates are calling on the Nova Scotia government to better enforce protections around provincial parks. A new poll from the Ecology Action Centre found nearly 80 per cent of the public is against private developments on public land. And as Mitchell Bailey reports, the group says those findings send a clear message.

After the NDP requested information for over 3 months, the Provincial Government now says that there was no environmental impact assessment done for Bell’s AI Data Centre in the RM of Sherwood.

A group of residents and environmental advocates is challenging a 1,100-acre clearcut near Allison Creek and Mount Tecumseh in the Crowsnest Pass. Concerns include watershed protection and wildlife corridors. The logging company, West Fraser, has obtained a short-term court order related to the protest. Zoe Lukowich reports.

It’s the campaign mid-point of British Columbia’s snap election, and the NDP is focusing on environmental and climate issues. This as opinion polls show most voters put cost of living as their top priority. Travis Prasad reports on David Eby’s ‘left turn’ in recent days, plus Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s strategy for support

First Nations and environmental groups in B.C. and Alberta raised concerns about the pace of talks on the proposed PacificLink pipeline. While some First Nations supported its economic potential, others questioned whether there was enough time for meaningful consultation and environmental assessments. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre backed pipeline development but said he would “hold our...

A second potential data centre in Saint John is raising new questions for residents already fighting one proposed near Lorneville. As Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports, they say the issue now goes beyond their community particularly when it comes to power costs, environmental impacts and how much the public knows.