Saskatoon exploring electric transit bus pilot project
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The city currently has 145 conventional transit buses. Four of them are diesel hybrids and are at least 11 years old. Continue reading
Carbon Emissions
17 major automakers call on Trump admin not to freeze emissions requirements
The automakers are making a last-ditch appeal to try to revive talks in order to avoid years of uncertainty over what rules they will face. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: How big pharma contributes to climate change
The global pharmaceutical industry produces more carbon dioxide than the global automotive production sector, a professor from McMaster University says. Continue reading
Ottawa unveils new carbon tax rebate programs for small businesses
The maximum rebate for any individual business will be $20,000. Continue reading
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
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