Vancouver city councillor proposes declaration of climate emergency
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Currently, Metro Vancouver has a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 per cent by 2050. Continue reading
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2018 was the warmest year on record for oceans, new study warns
A group of international researchers says the study’s findings are dire because the ocean’s temperature is a clear indication of climate change. Continue reading
2018 was 4th hottest year on record, says EU climate agency
The last four years have seen the highest average temperatures since records began in the 19th century. Continue reading
SES wants Sask. gov’t to help meet Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction pledge
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society says the provincial government’s climate change strategy falls short. Continue reading
CFB Greenwood in Nova Scotia getting energy efficiency upgrades
The Defence Department says 102 buildings at Canadian Forces Base Greenwood will be improved with energy efficiency measures, including new LED lighting and efficient ventilation systems. Continue reading
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Alberta First Nation supports federal government in carbon pricing lawsuit
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is hoping to intervene in the Saskatchewan government’s constitutional challenge of the federal government’s plan for a national price on carbon. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s climate resiliency plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Saskatchewan government have launched a new framework on climate resiliency which they say will reduce greenhouse gas emission significantly. Continue reading
British Columbia intervening in Saskatchewan and Ontario court cases on carbon pricing
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia will support the federal government’s carbon pricing by intervening in court actions in the Saskatchewan and Ontario courts of appeal. Continue reading
Carbon dioxide levels soared to new global record in 2017, UN warns
“The window of opportunity for action is almost closed.” Continue reading
Liberals admit tax incentives for manufacturers could cause increase in emissions
Morneau’s fall fiscal update will allow manufacturing and processing companies to write off the full cost of buying new equipment and machinery as soon as they put the purchases into use. Continue reading