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The controversial Northvolt electric car battery plant on Montreal’s south shore continues to take shape. The Swedish company has announced it has begun the process of getting permission to put up a second building on the sprawling green site. But while the first phase of the project avoided a public consultation — the second will...

Representatives with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are in Peterborough, Ont., this week to take environmental samples around the BWXT Nuclear facility.

Speaking during question period on Thursday, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May demanded the Liberals “fix” the Environmental Assessment Act by consulting the environmental expert panel for guidance. Environment minister Steven Guilbeault responded by saying that changes have been already made based on Supreme Court recommendations, adding that regulations such as zero emission vehicle standards and...

As we focus on ways to help the planet this month, we should take into account the impact the fast fashion industry has on the environment. Kelly Drennan, executive director of Fashion Takes Action joins Ross Hull to discuss the harm of the industry and ways to reduce our shopping habits.

On Earth Day, the province announced it is restoring funding to three environmental non-profit organizations to help take action on climate change.

A group in Winnipeg is hoping to make death more environmentally friendly – by creating a green cemetery in the province. Global’s Teagan Rasche has more.

Francis Duahn escaped civil war in Liberia as a young man and, despite the adversity, now wants his Alberta-made, climate-friendly and affordable innovations to help liberate African communities. He spoke with Morgan Black about his efforts.

It has now been six months since Northvolt first announced it would build a major $7B battery plant on Montreal’s South Shore. The company says it’s still on track to get the project up and running on time, despite ongoing environmental concerns. Northvolt provided an update on the project’s progress in Montreal on Wednesday. Global’s...

Is a new dam on the Bow River the answer to southern Alberta’s water woes? The province has announced funding for a feasibility study of a proposed new reservoir southwest of Brooks. As Micah Quintin reports, those who depend on irrigation say it could help address ongoing drought issues, but environmental groups have some big...

Some of Quebec’s most prominent environmentalists gathered on Monday to send a stark warning to the provincial government after the latter shifted environmental regulations to make way for the Northvolt EV battery plant. Now, groups like Greenpeace, Équiterre and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake are accusing the Legault government of prioritizing big business over environmental...

On March 23 at 8:30 p.m. MST, the world will mark Earth Hour, a global initiative that encourages people to turn off all their lights for one hour to see what kind of impact that can have on the environment. Accidental Environmentalist Julia Grieve joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton with some ideas on...

Illusive and world-renowned street artist Banksy has returned with a mural that features a life-size depiction of a woman holding a pressure washer, having apparently sprayed green paint up the side of the apartment building in London’s Finsbury Park. Viewed from afar, the piece acts as foliage for a barren tree. ‘The Banksy Story’ podcaster...

A settlement has been reached between the Nova Scotia provincial government and the company behind Pictou’s Northern Pulp Mill. Paper Excellence will abandon its plans to reopen the mill, and instead pursue a new site in Queen’s County. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, a First Nation’s chief who called out the company’s environmental impact says it’s...

The Terroir Symposium is behind held at SAIT next week, with national and international chefs speaking about various food topics, from social and environmental consciousness to food innovation. Lianna Robberecht and Tannis Baker join Global News Morning Calgary to discuss what people can expect at next week’s culinary festival.

Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon over concerns the company is misleading consumers about its environmental impacts, after an advocacy group filed a complaint with the federal watchdog alleging “greenwashing.” In a statement to Global News, a Competition Bureau spokesperson confirmed the Bureau “has commenced an investigation under the Competition Act into the alleged deceptive...

Directed by Caitlin Cronenberg, the horror thriller ‘Humane’ imagines a global environmental collapse that forces world leaders to take extreme measures to reduce the Earth’s population.

A racetrack proposed for a site near the hamlet of Rosebud has been given the green light by an environmental appeals board. The plan for the motorsports park has pitted farmers and conservationists wanting to save wetlands and birds against those who want a place to drive fast cars. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has more.

Monday is Earth Day. And it’s all about raising awareness for environmental causes and creating a more sustainable planet. Germain Ma takes a look at how Peterborough is hoping to make a difference.

This week in Minute at the Movies with Todd James, the forty year history of Bon Jovi in “Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” plus Thomas Haden Church is an oilman in “Accidental Texan,” and “Tiger,” the story of a Tigress and her cubs, released as part of Earth Day celebrations. He also reviews...

We take on Earth Month with the Accidental Environmentalist, Julia Grieve! Learn about combating eco-fatigue and finding hope in environmental efforts. Julia shares tips for swapping out plastics, tackling textile waste and repurposing food waste.