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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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Alberta government unveils feasibility report for potential Eyremore Dam and Reservoir project, environmental groups shoot backIs 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...Mar 26
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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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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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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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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 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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Environmental groups call out Quebec government over lack of transparencySome 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...CanadaMar 18
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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
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Earth Hour aims to inspire people to turn off electricity to see positive environmental impactOn 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...Global News Morning EdmontonMar 19
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Terrior Symposium culinary festival returns to SAIT next weekThe 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.Global News Morning CalgaryMay 16