Climate Change
Trump EPA guts rule requiring coal-fired power plants to curb emissions
Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler, a former coal industry lobbyist, signed a weaker replacement rule on Wednesday. Continue reading
What is permafrost and what does it mean for Canada as it thaws
Permafrost in the Arctic is degrading unexpectedly fast, leading to further fears from scientists about a looming climate emergency. Continue reading
Montreal creates committee to curb climate change, reduce carbon footprint
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
New partners are joining the fight, announced Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, including the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Montreal Public Health. 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
Permafrost in Canadian Arctic thawing 70 years earlier than predicted: study
“What we saw was amazing,” said Vladimir E. Romanovsky, a professor of geophysics. “It’s an indication that the climate is now warmer than at any time in the last 5,000 or more years.” 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
No business case for Trans Mountain expansion, says former environment minister
David Anderson sent letters to six members of Trudeau’s cabinet this week asking them to dismiss the pipeline proposal. Continue reading
Small bird seen swooping over N.S. forest helps naturalists bring halt to logging
The province’s minister of lands and forestry announced today that he’s ordering an investigation into a proposed harvest in about 80 scenic hectares of mixed forest between two lakes in Annapolis County. Continue reading
PBO says Canada needs higher carbon prices to hit emissions targets
Canada’s parliamentary budget watchdog says a higher price on carbon will be needed if Canada is to meet its Paris Agreement targets. Continue reading