Greta Thunberg’s Alberta visit igniting further discussion on climate change
Richard Knack, Lisa Budney and Abigail Thomas all agree on one thing: Greta Thunberg is driving forward the global climate change discussion. Continue reading
Alberta Environment
Alberta government says its energy war room will launch soon under ‘Canadian Energy Centre’ name
The $30-million centre is part of what Premier Jason Kenney has termed a “fight-back” strategy against those he says are unfairly denigrating the industry. Continue reading
Alberta government wants public input on Bow River reservoir possibilities
Flood and drought storage projects on the Bow River were identified in 2017 as a way to improve the region’s resilience against adverse water events, the government said. Continue reading
Alberta ending separate offices for climate change, environmental monitoring
Alberta’s United Conservative government is eliminating stand-alone offices for climate change policy and environmental monitoring. Continue reading
United Conservative government to review energy regulator, replaces board members
Energy Minister Sonya Savage says the review will look at overall changes to the Alberta Energy Regulatory’s mandate, operations and governance. Continue reading
Calgary startup company is proving to be the Rumpelstiltskin of carbon dioxide emissions
CARBiNX essentially spins carbon waste into cleaner air and maybe even into your favourite soap. Continue reading
Park damaged in Fort McMurray fire closes early after trees toppled
The province says wet conditions this summer combined with fire-damaged soils caused the trees to fall, even in moderate winds. Continue reading
Visitors have scary close encounter with bear on bridge near Jasper
A college student visiting from Los Angeles captured video of a bear running across a wooden foot bridge full of people, including children. Continue reading
Greenhouse gas intensity decreasing at Suncor, CNRL: report
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Recently released data from Canada’s two largest oil and gas producers, Suncor and CNRL, show the same thing: their greenhouse gas emission intensity levels continue to trend downward. Continue reading
This Alberta wildfire season has seen most hectares burned since 1981
According to the most recent numbers, wildfires in Alberta so far this season have burned about 817,256 hectares — the largest area in 38 years. Continue reading