Canada faces 6 key climate change risks. Here’s what experts say could help
Canadians may be able to mitigate some of the impact of climate change by up to 75 per cent, a new report says. Continue reading
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Ontario vows to keep fighting carbon tax after 2 courts uphold it
On Friday, Ontario’s top court ruled that the Trudeau government is within its rights to impose a carbon pricing system on provinces that do not have their own. Continue reading
New walking, cycling bridge over Rideau Canal set to open this weekend
The $21-million Flora Footbridge will connect Fifth Avenue in the Glebe to Clegg Avenue in Old Ottawa East. Continue reading
Environment minister to make announcement on proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park reserve
According to a Parks Canada press release, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna will be making the announcement in Osoyoos on Tuesday, July 2. Continue reading
Canada partners with California in push for greener vehicles, fuel
The most populous U.S. state and Canada said they will work together “to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles like electric cars” and share technical information and best practices in regulating cleaner fuels, as California does today though its Low-Carbon Fuel Standard. Continue reading
Feds to spend $60M in carbon tax revenue on green school retrofits
The federal government is spending a portion of the proceeds of the carbon tax to fund green projects at schools in four provinces. Continue reading
Scheer argues climate plan will bring about ‘technological revolution’
Andrew Scheer says his climate plan will “unleash a technological revolution.” Continue reading
Scheer’s climate plan puts focus on ‘tech not taxes’ with $2.5B in pledges
The Conservative leader’s long-awaited climate plan pitches $2.5 billion in new spending that puts the emphasis on private sector green tech investments. Continue reading
Reality check: Declaring a climate emergency sends a message but does little else
The symbolic vote came just hours before the government is set to announce its decision on whether to let the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proceed. Continue reading
National climate emergency declared by House of Commons
The motion describes climate change as a “real and urgent crisis, driven by human activity, that impacts the environment, biodiversity, Canadian’s health and the Canadian economy.” Continue reading