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Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault will leave politics this summer after being an MP for nearly seven years. David Akin explains what Guilbeault’s departure means for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s razor thin majority government, and how it signals a further shift in the Liberals’ environmental policies compared to those of former prime minister Justin Trudeau.

WATCH: The Saskatchewan Energy & Natural Resource Forum is in Saskatoon at Prairieland Park May 26 – 28. Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence CEO Sheldon Wuttunee explains how the conference ties together Treaty Rights and development of future energy.

After being awarded an honourary doctorate from Arizona State University on Monday in recognition of his global cultural influence, Hollywood acting legend Harrison Ford delivered a strong call-to-action to graduates in a stirring commencement speech. The ‘Indiana Jones’ star urged the next generation to take environmental and social issues into their hands immediately.

With the snow gone, the annual spring cleanup season is underway. Students from a Montreal elementary school spent part of Monday afternoon at a park doing their part. But as Phil Carpenter reports, the activity was about more than beautification.

A coalition of First Nations elders and environmental groups have launched a legal challenge of the government’s environmental approval of the multi-billion dollar Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Line project. Travis Prasad reports.

Kathryn Wagner, executive director of Inside Education, and Strathmore High School teacher Cole Hintz joined Global News Morning to talk about how Inside Education provides K-12 teachers with the hands-on resources and funding needed to bring energy and sustainability concepts to life.

Wildlife biologist Emily Thoroski, also known as the Enivronmental Musician, performs on Global News Morning in recognition of Earth Day 2026.

Canada has never seen such a project as big as Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Valley AI Data centre and the Alberta government says it doesn’t need an environmental assessment. As Sarah Komadina explains, the data centre is moving forward and there are concerns about what that could mean for water and power usage.

A B.C. environmental group is using subway tunnel ads, building projections and other means, hoping to get its message about clear-cutting in B.C. to thousands of international soccer fans in B.C. for the World Cup. Paul Johnson reports.

Local governments are pushing back on the rapid construction of large data centres in favour of thoroughly understanding the environmental and social strain of adopting AI infrastructure projects. Myer Siemiatycki, municipal politics expert and professor of politics and public administration, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to highlight the role municipal governments play.

Environmental collapse, survival and resilience take centre stage as the National Ballet of Canada revives MADDADDAM, an ambitious adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed trilogy. Principal Dancer Heather Ogden plays Toby, a survivor navigating a fractured world in a production that blends contemporary movement with timely themes of climate change, humanity and hope. Liem Vu reports.

Environmental activists are praising Premier Wab Kinew’s announcement that a large A-I data centre won’t be allowed to go ahead in Manitoba. That as others see the benefits of these facilities, based on several conditions. Vasilios Bellos reports.

A legislative committee has spent the day hearing presentations from the public over the province’s Financial Measures Act. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, several of the speakers highlighted concerns about how it could impact the environment.

Soccer is the fastest growing sport in Canada. Soccer lovers in Montreal’s Westmount neighborhood worry their city is lagging behind others. The city does not have an artificial turf field. Proponents say artificial turf is no longer an environmental issue as organic turfs are now an option. They say without a proper turf, they can’t...

The controversial Tantramar gas plant has gotten approval from from New Brunswick’s Energy and Utilites and Board. As Suzanne Lapointe reports, environmental advocates and locals have vocally opposed this project since it was revealed last summer.

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission held a public meeting in Peterborough on Wednesday, May 27, to receive an update from BXWT Nuclear Energy Canada on its licensed activities. As Madeleine McColl reports, data shows BWXT is compliant with safety and environmental regulations, but some residents are still expressing concerns.

The recipes we choose to make can have a big impact on environmental sustainability. Right now Toronto is celebrating sustainable food choices as part of the Sustainalicious, which is running until June 14th. Chef Naza Hasebenebi, from Chic Peas Veg restaurant, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln with a preview of the delicious and environmentally conscious dishes available...

NDP MPP for St. Catharines, Jennie Stevens, called on Environment Minister Todd McCarthy to take action on ensuring the site of two former General Motors plants are cleaned and made safe for residents during question period on Wednesday. She also said she had introduced a motion earlier in the day to urge the minister under...

An area the size of Prince Edward Island, off the coast of B.C. is being designated a National Marine Conservation Area. The protected area is the result of partnership between six coastal first nations and the provincial and federal governments. Natalie Ban, Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria, speaks with Global News...

The Nova Scotia government is moving ahead with plans to build a connector from Hammonds Plains Road to Highway 101. The province says it will help ease congestion on the road, but one activist is concerned the plan will put the Sandy Lake wilderness area at risk. Angela Capobianco reports.