Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• What a renewed Trudeau minority government means for climate policy in Canada

  A re-elected Liberal government means many of Canada's climate policies will likely remain unchanged, including on emission targets, plastics and oceans.

  Politics

  Sep 20
• Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan sets targets to hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions

  The targets come after the $227.7-billion fund announced last January a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

  Canada

  Sep 16
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• O’Toole says he’ll work with provinces on ‘their approaches’ to reducing carbon emissions

  Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole refused to directly answers questions Wednesday about whether he'd keep the Liberal carbon tax if elected.

  Politics

  Sep 15
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• Liberals say Trans Mountain pipeline could stay open until 2060

  Liberal candidate Jonathan Wilkinson tells Global News the Trans Mountain Pipeline could continue operating for another 30 to 40 years.

  Canada

  Sep 14
• ‘Climate migrants’: Report warns 200 million could be pushed out of homes by 2050

  The report also warns that planning is needed both in the areas where people will move to, and in the areas they leave to help those who remain.

  Environment

  Sep 13
• Oil producers hope next Canadian government can fund ambitious carbon capture program

  The Oilsands Pathways to Net Zero proposal would reduce emissions by 68 megatonnes by 2050, but the plan comes with a hefty price tag as well. 

  Canada

  Aug 31
• O’Toole doubles down on promise to return Canada to old emissions target — despite experts’ warnings

  Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is reaffirming his party's commitment to restore the greenhouse gas emissions target set by former prime minister Stephen Harper if elected.

  Politics

  Aug 30
• Federal government invests in green steel making in Hamilton

  Aditya Mittal, CEO of ArcelorMittal, said the plan represents a 'historic moment' for the company, marking the 'beginning of a new era of steelmaking' in Hamilton.

  Economy

  Jul 30
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• Western Canada heat wave accelerates rate of glacier melt, experts say

  U of A assoc. prof. Jeffrey Kavanaugh estimated the ice melt during June's so-called heat dome on the Wapta icefield was three times what was normal over the past dozen years.

  Canada

  Jul 14
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• Test driving event encourages Nova Scotians to make ‘no brainer’ switch to electric vehicles

  There are more than 160 electric charging stations in Nova Scotia, and about $8,000 in government rebates available for EV buyers in the province.

  Environment

  Jul 11