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Methane is a greenhouse gas that is more potent than carbon dioxide. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains why scientists believe managing methane could be the easiest short-term strategy to battling climate change, and what we can do to reduce emissions.

Environmental groups are warning Canada may be on pace to see greenhouse gas emissions rise under a so-called “grand bargain” with Alberta. The signing of Thursday’s Memorandum of Understanding saw several Trudeau-era climate policies rolled back in a bid to draw more outside investment in Canadian oil and gas. Balancing economic and environmental interests can...

The Liberal government’s new federal budget is proposing cuts and reductions to prominent policies once championed by the party, including the luxury tax on boats and private planes, a tax on underused homes and potentially the greenhouse gas emission targets.

The Town of Ajax is launching its first-ever Battle of the Buildings competition in an aim to reduce energy consumption by at least 10 per cent. The showdown will be between several participating public buildings. Progress will be tracked in real-time between September 1 to December 31. The winning facility will receive recognition. The Town...

On this Earth Day, Julia Grieve brings some much-needed positivity with good news for the planet—from a drop in greenhouse gas emissions to a boost in honeybee numbers. She also shares simple ways to keep the momentum going, including how to build a bee bath and regrow veggies from kitchen scraps.

Alberta’s premier says banning federal employees from going on any oil-related sites — from wellheads to corporate head offices — is necessary because she doesn’t trust how the federal government will calculate greenhouse gas emissions as it crafts its proposed cap. Kabi Moulitharan reports.

There are growing calls for the B.C. government to live up to a practice started more than a decade ago. Since 2007, the province has published an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions, but this year, they’ve fallen behind. leaving critics to wonder what the data shows. Paul Johnson reports.

During an armchair discussion at the Sustainable Finance Forum on Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doubled down on his government’s mission to fight climate change by putting a monetary value on greenhouse gas emissions. “You can’t have a plan for economic growth and opportunity if you’re not fighting climate change and taking care of the...

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is looking at a number of options to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap. Morgan Black reports.

As the holiday season nears, new research warns that climate change could threaten balsam firs – the trees normally harvested for Christmas trees. The University of New Brunswick research cautions that while major impacts may no visible yet, action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla has more.

Vancouver city council is being asked to revisit a policy designed to drastically cut future greenhouse gas emissions. Starting as early as next year, new buildings are to be built without gas fireplaces or hot water heaters. But as Grace Ke reports, a simple yes/no vote this week could undo a plan approved almost a...

A witness received life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed during a liquor store robbery in Vancouver’s Olympic Village Saturday evening and the suspects are already back on the street. A Vancouver man is speaking out, hoping his experience falling victim to a scam will prevent others from falling into the same trap. Vancouver City Council...

A suspect is facing a murder charge after a young woman was found dead in an East Vancouver home. B.C. is the epicentre of a Canadian avian flu outbreak that has forced officials to cull almost 7 million birds. Environmentalists wonder why the province is withholding greehouse gas emissions data that are normally released in...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fires back Ottawa and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault after published new regulations that will require oil and gas producers to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

The Canadian government is introducing new rules to try to force the country’s oil and gas sector to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions. They’re only draft regulations for now, but as David Akin explains, the plan is putting further strain on the federal government’s relationship with Alberta.

Canada’s Conservatives have condemned the Trudeau government’s announcement that oil and gas producers nationwide will be required to cut down their greenhouse gas emissions by approximately one-third over the next eight years.

Little Brown Jug Brewing Company founder Kevin Selch spoke on Thursday about how his organization is recycling CO2 biproducts of the brewing process and turning it into carbonated water. The CO2 rendered from brewing requires little work to transform into a consumable product. Little Brown Jug is one of many Manitoba businesses to receive funding...

Cement has long been a significant source of carbon emissions accounting for about eight per cent of greenhouse gases globally. But as Sarah Offin reports, a Calgary company is putting a new spin on how we build.

Canada’s skyrocketing inflation rate hits 8.1%, a level not seen since January 1983. The consequences for consumers, businesses already bruised by the pandemic, how you can save money at the grocery store, and how long food inflation is expected to last. Concerns are cropping up at some Canadian farms. How abnormally dry conditions are threatening...

Treasury Board President Mona Fortier announced Tuesday that the government is introducing new standards that will require all federal procurements over $25 million require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and set reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement. The new rules will come into effect on April 1.