Canadians say the country needs to do more to address the urgent threat of climate change. But 58 per cent of respondents believing the solutions will cause economic hardship.

Globally, he said there is a "clear trend towards transitioning to a low carbon economy," which could spell trouble for the would-be country.

As Alberta prepares to release details on its new climate plan, critics are wondering about cuts to environmental monitoring and greenhouse gas management already spelled out in last week's budget.

Dozens of climate change activists boarded two buses at Calgary's North Hill Centre on Friday for a three hour ride to join Swedish activist Greta Thunberg for a march and rally at the Alberta Legislature.

Since the writ dropped five weeks ago, federal leaders have been using climate change buzzwords. Global News breaks down some of those terms, and what they could mean in Alberta.

Environment Minister Jason Nixon said while he won't meet with Thunberg, he hopes the Swedish girl takes time to learn about the province's oil and gas industry.

Ahead of what's anticipated to be a tough budget, Global News' Jennifer Crosby sat down with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for an exclusive interview on belt-tightening, climate action and the upcoming fall session.

A recent study found climate change in Canadian science curricula is not providing students with updated information on scientific consensus, consequences and actual solutions.

Alberta's United Conservative government is eliminating stand-alone offices for climate change policy and environmental monitoring.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Alberta's opposition to a carbon tax won't influence his cabinet's decision on whether to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.