Justin Trudeau defends Liberal carbon tax at Saskatoon trade school
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau maintains that a carbon pricing regime will be imposed if provinces like Saskatchewan don’t implement one. Continue reading
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
New report projects intensity of emissions from Alberta oilsands to improve by 2030
A new report by research firm IHS Markit forecasts the intensity of oilsands emissions to improve by between 16 and 23 per cent by 2030. Continue reading
2 solar-powered vehicles added to growing Saskatoon fleet
Saskatoon CarShare Co-operative now has a total of six vehicles, including four which are solar-powered. Continue reading
Study suggests global GHG emissions would drop if world’s oil producers followed Canadian industry rules
New research suggests Canadian oil is among the world’s most carbon-heavy, but Canada’s industry also has rules that could make a big dent in global greenhouse gas emissions if they were adopted worldwide. Continue reading
Saskatchewan unveils climate change plan; will not submit to Ottawa for assessment
By David Baxter Reporter
Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said Saskatchewan will not be submitting Prairie Resilience, the province’s climate change plan, to Ottawa for evaluation. Continue reading
Imperial Oil vows to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10% per barrel
At Cold Lake, Imperial is proposing to expand the use of its cyclic solvent process to almost eliminate the use of steam and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 per cent in parts of the oilfield. Continue reading
Australia abandons pledge to limit greenhouse gas emissions
Australia’s prime minister on Monday abandoned plans to legislate to limit greenhouse gas emissions to head off a revolt by conservative lawmakers. Continue reading
Everyday plastics quietly pollute the air as they degrade: study
Researchers say plastic releases trace amounts of greenhouse gas when left out in the sun, no matter whether it’s garbage in the ocean or a slide in somebody’s back yard. Continue reading
China is leaking banned, ozone-killing chemicals: watchdog
Chinese foam-makers appear to be the “mystery” polluters behind the use of a banned, ozone-depleting chemical, an environmental group says. Continue reading
Someone is leaking a banned, ozone-killing chemical into the air
A mystery polluter is producing a banned chemical that destroys the ozone layer, although scientists aren’t sure where it’s coming from or who is responsible. Continue reading
