Methane gas
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Two sustainable energy initiatives launched in SaskatchewanThe Ministry of Energy and Resources said the new initiatives will ensure Saskatchewan remains one of the most sustainable energy producers in the world.EnvironmentMar 14
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Methane emissions reduced by nearly 50% in SaskatchewanThe Saskatchewan government said methane emissions totalled 5.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2020, down from 10.9 million tonnes in 2015.CanadaDec 20, 2021
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Beef a bigger challenge than oil and gas when it comes to tackling methane emissions in CanadaMethane is a natural byproduct of cattle digestion - emitted every time a cow burps or passes gas. The cattle industry is responsible for 24 per cent of Canada's methane emissions.EnvironmentOct 28, 2021
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Climate-changing methane emissions from oil and gas twice as high as thought: studyEnvironment Canada scientists says previous measurements weren't accounting for all sources of methane, a climate-changing gas about 30 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.CanadaNov 11, 2020
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Methane ignites at Cape Breton coal mine rock face, no injuries reportedIt's the latest incident at the colliery operated by Kameron Coal, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Mining Corp.CanadaMay 22, 2019
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Panel of scientists to drill into safety and environmental impact of frackingB.C. Energy Minister Michelle Mungall said industrial and environmental groups support the implementation of the panel.EnvironmentMar 15, 2018
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Oil patch wants ‘flexibility’ on coming methane cuts or says jobs are at riskThe group that lobbies for Canada's energy industry says thousands of jobs are at risk unless it gets flexibility implementing new rules on cutting a major greenhouse gas.CanadaOct 30, 2017
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Alberta agency awards $30M for methane fightEmissions Reduction Alberta has awarded $30 million to help fund 12 projects designed to tackle methane emissions in the province.EnvironmentJul 7, 2017
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Regina landfill gases producing electricity for SaskPowerAccording to the city, the methane gas conversion will generate one megawatt of electricity – enough to power 1,000 homes.EnvironmentMar 13, 2017
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