Environment
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Guilbeault won’t resign from Cabinet over pipeline deal, government source saysA pending framework agreement between Ottawa and Alberta to build an oil pipeline will not prompt Steven Guilbeault, a former Greenpeace activist, to quit Mark Carney's cabinet.CanadaNov 26
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Nova Scotia wildfire grows; cooler temperatures help firefighters in N.L.A wildfire along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay, Newfoundland remained at a stubborn 95 square kilometres in size on Sunday. It is about the size of Paris, France.CanadaAug 17
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Spain deploys 500 more troops to wildfire fight, joining 1,400 already sentWildfires in Spain this year have burned 158,000 hectares (390,000 acres), the European Forest Fire Information System suggests, an areas roughly as big as metropolitan London.WorldAug 17
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Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandateClean Energy Canada urges Ottawa not to repeal its EV mandate and instead focus on delivering more affordable EVs, reviving rebates, and improving charging access.CanadaJul 6
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Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standardsCanada's environment ministers back tougher air quality standards, citing wildfire smoke and rising health risks from fine particulate pollution.EnvironmentJul 5
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RCMP called in after derelict B.C. ferry burns in ‘suspicious’ blaze overnightThe city said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined but is considered suspicious. An investigation, led by the RCMP working with other responding agencies, is underway.FireMay 3
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‘Show me it’s safe’: Questions abound over Manitoba waste diversion projectThe Rapid Organic Converter (ROC) is a device, made by Manitoba company Innovative NRG, with the goal of produce thermal energy by vapourizing organic waste.EnvironmentApr 22
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Banff’s meteorological winter has been driest on record, Environment Canada saysThe town of Banff, Alberta has just experienced its driest meteorological winter on record with just a quarter of its normal precipitation.WeatherMar 6
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Saskatoon winter warming causes problems around the citySaskatoon saw record-setting cold just last week, and now it's warm enough to melt densely-packed snow around the city. While a pleasant change, it's not without its challenges.EnvironmentFeb 25
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Crumb rubber plowed from Surrey sports fields putting fish at risk, biologist warnsA retired biologist is worried rubber beads plowed from sports fields with snow are now leaching toxic chemicals into Surrey storm drains.EnvironmentFeb 24
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