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Trump’s EPA moves to scrap emission limits for U.S. power plantsThe announcement is a key step in Trump's broader efforts to unwind environmental regulations he views as barriers to industrial development and expanded energy production.EnvironmentJun 11
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Europe’s heat wave, wildfires leave multiple dead as temperatures soarAt least eight people have died as a heat wave hits parts of Europe, with two dead in France, two in Italy and four in Spain, according to officials.WeatherJul 2
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Europe’s ‘exceptional’ heat wave closes schools, prompts health alertsEurope is heating up at twice the global average speed and is the world's fastest-warming continent, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has said.WeatherJul 1
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Wildfires can have dramatic effect on water quality, UBC research findsThe new research from UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries also suggests carbon washed away from burn sites by rain could be making its way back into the atmosphtere.EnvironmentJun 17
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Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect as some continue separatist pushA group aims to gather 177,000 signatures to put a question on ballots: Do you agree the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province of Canada?CanadaJun 30
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LNG touted, and doubted, as green transition fuelCanada's first liquefied natural gas cargoes will soon arrive on Asian shores, a milestone touted — and doubted — as a boon for global emissions-cutting efforts.EconomyJun 29
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No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff saysA newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets.CanadaJun 17
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How Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ impacts Canada and the clean energy pushExperts say the bill, which cuts billions of tax credits for clean energy and electric vehicles, end a brief era where the U.S. and Canada were moving in the same direction.EnvironmentJul 5
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Eco-friendly transportation a condition of planned Ottawa Senators arena: agreementPublic transit, cycling and walking will be the "primary and preferred modes" of getting fans to and from the Ottawa Senators' planned downtown arena.CanadaMay 19
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Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics sayPart of Toronto's climate plan could be under threat, critics warn, as Ontario advances a bill that could strip municipalities of their power to set green building standards.PoliticsMay 21
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Nova Scotia to speed up environmental reviews for clean energy projectsNova Scotia is moving to speed up its environmental review process for a number of clean energy projects.EnvironmentMay 8
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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins 2nd termAnthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years on Saturday.WorldMay 3
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Capital Power CEO says company focused on closing $3B U.S. power plant dealRevenues and other income for the quarter decreased to $988 million from $1.12 billion during the first quarter of 2024.MoneyApr 30
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No appetite for a provincial pension plan in Alberta, Danielle Smith saysThe idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn't going any further — at least for now.PoliticsMay 1
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Smith says Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunitiesThere have long been discussions about building reactors in Alberta.EconomyJul 7
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Automakers ‘cautiously optimistic’ after meeting Carney over EV mandatesAutomakers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and discussed challenges with current electric vehicle mandates given the added challenges of the trade war and tariffs.ConsumerJul 4
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Energy, environmental groups strike hopeful tone after Liberal federal election winGroups representing Canada's energy industry and environmental advocates say they remain encouraged by what they heard from Liberal leader Mark Carney during the election campaign.EconomyApr 29
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UCP proposes sweeping changes to Alberta’s provincial election lawsThe proposed changes include making it easier for citizens to call for a separatist referendum, banning voting tabulator machines and reintroducing corporate and union donations.PoliticsApr 29
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Alberta proposes oil-site trespass bill to keep federal workers from grabbing dataAlberta's premier said the ban is necessary because she doesn’t trust how the federal government will calculate greenhouse gas emissions as it crafts its proposed emissions cap.PoliticsMar 19
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Smith says many Albertans frustrated by federal election, wants to ‘reset’ relationship with OttawaPremier Danielle Smith accused the federal Liberal government of having "overtly attacked" Alberta's economy over the past 10 years.PoliticsApr 29