Pollution
SUVs likely to be big attraction at Montreal International Auto Show
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Despite efforts to make urban mobility less polluting, public preference for larger vehicles continues. Continue reading
Fact check: Scheer slams Liberal’s carbon tax for exemptions, but experts say that’s not the whole story
On the first day of an election year, Scheer slammed the plan, making contradictory statements about how it works. Continue reading
B.C. climate plan targets cleaner industry and transportation to hit emission targets
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia has introduced a comprehensive carbon emissions reduction plan that will make the province the “cleanest jurisdiction in the world.” Continue reading
Global carbon emissions surged this year in ‘terrible news’ for the planet
The world’s heaviest polluters increased their carbon emissions this year, despite a global effort to fight climate change. Continue reading
Nova Scotia pulp mill expected to miss 2020 deadline to close Boat Harbour
Under provincial legislation, the kraft pulp mill has less than 15 months to overhaul how it processes wastewater. Continue reading
‘Stop it at all costs’: The blockade of Northern Pulp Mill continues
For the second day in a row, fishermen have successfully rebuffed a survey ship from leaving Boat Harbour in an attempt to chart a route for the planned effluent pipe, which would carry waste away from the Northern Pulp mill into the Northumberland Strait. Continue reading
Thousands of tonnes of freshwater carp turn up dead in Iraq’s Euphrates River
Agriculture officials have ruled out deliberate poisoning after rumours swirled of unspecified foul play, but the immediate causes are still unclear. Continue reading
Earth’s ozone layer is slowly healing, UN report says
A United Nations-backed report suggests the Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly recovering, due to lower concentrations of harmful greenhouse gases. Continue reading
Carbon taxes on coal-fired power plants to affect only some emissions
Ottawa is still negotiating with provinces that have coal plants on how they will be phased out and whether they will be allowed to keep operating any of them by reducing equivalent emissions elsewhere. Continue reading
Earth’s wildlife population declined by 60 per cent in 44 years: WWF
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
The global wildlife population has declined by nearly two-thirds since 1970 according to the World Wildlife Fund, Continue reading