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Northvolt plant needs impact review, environmental activists sayEnvironmental activists are demanding an impact review of Northvolt’s battery making plant on Montreal’s south shore. They submitted their demands to the federal environment minister’s office. Global’s Tim Sargeant explains.Environment7 hours
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City of Edmonton environmental policies driving up capital budget costsPolicies like requiring buildings to be net-zero are driving up the costs for Edmonton, administration told councillors when hard questions were being asked about why many city projects cost more than similar ones in surrounding communities. Lisa MacGregor reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 11
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Environmental sample testing underway around BWXT Nuclear facility in PeterboroughRepresentatives with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are in Peterborough, Ont., this week to take environmental samples around the BWXT Nuclear facility.EnvironmentMay 7
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Green Party demands Liberals ‘fix’ Environmental Assessment ActSpeaking 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...CanadaMay 2
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Northvolt readies for environmental consultation processThe 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...Apr 25
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Province restores funding to environmental non-profit organizationsOn Earth Day, the province announced it is restoring funding to three environmental non-profit organizations to help take action on climate change.Apr 22
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The environmental impact of fast fashionAs 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.Global News Morning TorontoApr 18
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Green Cemetery Project Winnipeg aims to make death more environmentally friendly in ManitobaA 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.Apr 23
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From African civil war refugee to environmental entrepreneurFrancis 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.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonApr 10
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Northvolt EV battery plant construction on track despite environmental concernsIt 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...EnvironmentApr 3
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Trudeau addresses Liberal loss in Toronto riding while in Vancouver for announcementThe prime minister is in Vancouver on Tuesday for an environmental announcement. But it was his response to a crushing byelection defeat many wanted to hear. As Andrea Macpherson reports, the PM wasn’t taking questions from reporters.Global News at Noon BC8 hours
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B.C. orders LNG workers onto ‘floatel’ near SquamishThe provincial Environmental Assessment Office has ordered Woodfibre LNG to relocate hundreds of workers to a so-called ‘floatel’ after it found employees were being housed in “unauthorized locations.” Angela Jung reports.Global News at 11 BCJun 18
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Green innovation at the Quebec Climate Solutions FestivalFrom how to turn food waste into soap, to making real estate more green, innovative environmental subjects are being explored and showcased at the Quebec Climate Solutions Festival. Chair of the Climate Solutions Prize Jeff Hart sits down with host Brayden Jagger Haines to discuss the two-day event.Global News Morning MontrealJun 17
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: June 11In this Tuesday, June 11, 2024 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney and Scott Roberts, City of Edmonton administration tells council its environmental policies are driving up capital budget costs, severe summer weather sweeps across Alberta, gun violence is going down in despite recent police shootings and iHuman Youth...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 11
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Cabin owner finds Silver Lake dam vandalizedA cabin owner at Silver Lake is extremely concerned after what he calls a senseless act of environmental vandalism last week that saw the lake drained down several feet. Travis Lowe reports.Jun 4
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Everyday Joe: Single-use plastics banIt’s no secret we are in the midst of an environmental emergency. Governments and countries are now rallying to fight against the effects of climate change. Canada, for example, recently banned single-use plastics and while this is commendable, the alternatives are not. Our Everyday Joe found that out the hard way.EnvironmentMay 26
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Pathways Alliance carbon capture project won’t have ‘special pathway’: GuilbeaultIn the House of Commons on Tuesday, NDP MP Charlie Angus questioned whether a 400-kilometre pipeline along the Athabasca River and a Pathways Alliance project will be exempt from a federal environmental assessment with details kept secret. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault responded by saying that it has “been very clear that there will be no...CanadaMay 28
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Global News at 6 Montreal: May 26, 2024The Quebec Liberal Party convention wrapped up its weekend-long even on Sunday after two days of discussions focused on the province’s economy. Plus, a Montreal mental health fundraiser has reached an impressive milestone in its 9th year. After Sunday’s event, the Mindstrong Fitness Fundraiser has raised over $10 million over the course of its history....Global News at 6 MontrealMay 26
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Nova Scotia reaches settlement with Northern PulpA 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...Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 23
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Global National: May 26In top news tonight, air raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv as Israelis scrambled for cover from long-range rockets launched by Hamas. In the U.S., devastating twisters tore through Texas, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring dozens more. Meanwhile, in Nova Scotia, residents are still struggling with uninsured repair costs ten...Global NationalMay 26