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Climate-driven wildfires in Canada could cost future generations trillions: study"A motivation of this study was to put it into economic terms that the general public could grasp a little bit better," researcher Sian Kou-Giesbrecht said.FireOct 8
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Pickering nuclear reactors start coming off-line for massive refurbishmentFour reactors at Pickering Power Station are starting to come off-line so they can be refurbished at an estimated cost of $26.8 billion.CanadaSep 21
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Pickering nuclear reactors start coming off-line for massive refurbishmentAn Ontario nuclear plant is beginning a massive refurbishment project, as Doug Ford's government looks to lean heavily on nuclear energy to serve the province's electricity needs.CanadaSep 21
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2nd potential AI data centre worries Saint John residents: ‘We have questions’A second potential A.I. data centre in Saint John, N.B., is raising new questions for residents already fighting one proposed near the community of Lorneville.EnvironmentOct 5
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Clean heat coming to Winnipeg development, advances new net-zero action plan: KinewManitoba shared its 90-step net-zero action plan, which included items including installing a district geothermal heating system and $350 million in planned government funding.EnvironmentSep 9
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Stelco penalties including fines, forced sale possible over layoffs: JolyIndustry Minister Mélanie Joly is expected to speak Wednesday afternoon — her first public appearance since Stelco answered Ottawa's legal threat over layoffs of up to 500 workers.ConsumerOct 14
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5 things that happened during the first 2 debates of Quebec election campaignSo far, the campaign has largely been dominated by topics such as Canada's trade war with the U.S., the cost of living, immigration and language politics.PoliticsSep 17
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New Brunswick coal-fired generating station switching to wood pelletsOne of Canada's only coal-fired power plants has taken a big step closer to completing its transition to a renewable power source.EnvironmentSep 17
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$6M announced by New Brunswick for new EVs, fast charging stationsThe New Brunswick government says it’s adding 16 new fast chargers to its eCharge network, a $5 million investment from its emissions reduction fund.TechAug 4
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Fears are widespread about data centre impacts on Canada’s water, environment: pollA large majority of Canadians in a recent poll said they worry that artificial intelligence data centres will hike their power bills and harm the environment.CanadaJul 18
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Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smokeThe U.S. ambassador says frustration is growing south of the border over Canadian wildfire smoke.PoliticsJul 17
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New gene technology could help Canadian canola cope with extreme weatherCanadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.ConsumerJul 11
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Ottawa, Alberta sign Pathways carbon capture agreement with oil companiesOttawa has committed to extending investment tax credits for various carbon capture equipment to 2035. Alberta says it will finalize its own incentive program for carbon capture.EconomyJul 13
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Nova Scotia approves plans for the province’s largest onshore wind farmThe Nova Scotia government has granted environmental assessment approval for plans to build what it describes as the province’s largest wind energy project.CanadaJul 2
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Ottawa expands green home retrofit program for low-income CanadiansThe program, earlier called the Canada Greener Homes Grant program, was first launched by the federal government in 2021, but lapsed in 2024.CanadaJun 29
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Carney says energy plan will unify Canada but ’emissions will be higher’The comments in a pre-recorded video released Tuesday marked Carney's starkest criticisms yet of his predecessor Justin Trudeau's climate policies.PoliticsJun 30
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A heat wave is set to scorch much of Canada. Take it seriously, experts sayAccording to Environment Canada, there are currently yellow alerts for heat classified under every Canadian province and territory except Quebec and B.C.CanadaJun 29
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An ‘Omega block’ is behind Europe’s heat wave — can it happen in Canada?The heat wave has pushed temperatures as much as 18 degrees Celsius above their seasonal average, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.WeatherJun 26
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Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline planEnvironmental groups say they wanted to see more of a commitment to decarbonization included in Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline to the west coast.EnvironmentJul 3
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Ottawa under increasing pressure to show how policy changes are affecting emissionsOttawa faces pressure to explain how recent climate policy rollbacks will affect emissions, as officials say modelling on the impact is still underway.CanadaMay 30