Carbon Emissions

• EU nations reach deal to eliminate carbon emissions from new cars by 2035

  The 27 EU members found agreement on draft legislation aimed at slashing EU greenhouse gases by at least 55% in 2030 compared with 1990 rather than by a previously agreed 40%.

  World

  Jun 29
  
• Queen’s University leads research to reduce concrete’s carbon dioxide emissions

  Researchers at Queen's University are working with industry partners and the city to reduce the emissions footprint of reinforced concrete.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
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• Montreal’s Trudeau airport emits high amounts of air quality pollutants: McGill researchers

  A recent study shows that the carbon emissions in the air near Trudeau airport are 400 per cent higher than the emissions in downtown Montreal.

  Canada

  May 28
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• Estuaries more efficient at capturing carbon than some forests: B.C. study

  Estuaries edged by tall grasses and wildflowers that are home to birds, crabs, tiny fish and other wildlife are more effective than young coastal forests at capturing and storing carbon dioxide, says a study.

  Environment

  May 8
• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe doubles down after carbon comments criticized

  Moe said "I don't care" in reference to Saskatchewan's nation-leading per capita emissions levels while speaking at an event in Prince Albert Friday.

  Canada

  Apr 11
• New greenhouse gas emissions plan to be tabled in Parliament today

  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will table a new greenhouse gas emissions plan in Parliament this morning.

  Environment

  Mar 29
• Risks of climate change are ‘unavoidable’ and growing deadlier, says UN climate report

  Deadly with extreme weather, climate change is about to get worse making the world sicker, hungrier, poorer, gloomier and more dangerous, says a new United Nations science report

  Environment

  Feb 28
• Canada’s net-zero climate goals may fuel inflation but offer long term ‘win-win’: experts

  Some economists argue it is not clear the inflation bump will be persistent, pointing to how rapidly energy costs can fall once renewables are in place.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• Alberta reduced pollution payments for top-emitting oil sands site for 3 years: docs

  From 2018 to 2020, Alberta lowered Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's costs for its oil-producing Peace River site to comply with provincial emissions requirements.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2021
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• Canada considers tightening greenhouse gas targets for international shipping

  A committee of the International Maritime Organization, which sets the rules for the high seas, is debating a resolution to set a net-zero target for international shipping by 2050

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2021