East London high school to become Canada’s first carbon-neutral school
Nearly half of the $9.7-million project will be funded by the federal government through Natural Resources Canada Continue reading
Carbon Emissions
Federal government announces $8M in funding for green initiatives in N.W.T.
The government said $8 million from its Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund would go to the Greenhouse Gas Grant Program for Buildings and Industry. Continue reading
Regina bypass on budget and on track for October completion
The Saskatchewan government says the Regina Bypass that will allow travellers to avoid driving through the city is on time and budget. Continue reading
Jason Kenney says voters will pass judgment on carbon tax in federal election
Ultimately, Jason Kenney said, voters will get a chance to make their own assessment of the Liberals’ carbon tax plan at the polls in October. Continue reading
Ford slams federal carbon tax that takes effect in 4 provinces
Residents of those provinces will be getting rebates on their income tax returns that start at $128 annually and increase for people with spouses or dependents at home. Continue reading
Chinese urged to cut back on pork to save the planet during Year of the Pig
China consumes more meat than any other country and accounts for half the world’s consumption of pork – a major source of global emissions. Continue reading
How do we change the conversation about climate change — and start doing more about it?
Why, after decades of mounting evidence about how our behaviour affects our environment, are we not doing more to about it in our day-to-day lives? Where did the message get lost? Continue reading
Halifax councillor proposes municipality declare ‘climate emergency’
Richard Zurawski will present a motion that requests municipal staff to prepare a report that recognizes that climate change is an “emergency for the HRM.” Continue reading
Trump couldn’t stop decline of U.S. coal plants in 2018
The U.S. recorded its second-highest number of coal-fired power plant shutdowns in 2018, despite President Donald Trump’s efforts to prop up the industry. Continue reading
Fact check: Scheer slams Liberal’s carbon tax for exemptions, but experts say that’s not the whole story
On the first day of an election year, Scheer slammed the plan, making contradictory statements about how it works. Continue reading