Quebec Climate Change
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‘Never seen that much rain’: Quebec farmers say climate change killing cropsQuebec farmers are demanding more help from the provincial government in order to face the rise in extreme weather events, which they say are killing crops on a massive scale.EnvironmentAug 4, 2023
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As Quebec gets wetter due to climate change, risks of landslides increaseQuebec risks having more 'superficial landslides,' one expert said. This involves soil conditions that are particularly susceptible to erosion and rapidly saturated with water.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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Quebec Liberals promise $100B green hydrogen plan if electedThe Quebec Liberal Party is holding its platform convention in Quebec City. Leader Dominique Anglade promises a "daring" platform that's focused on combating climate change.PoliticsNov 26, 2021
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Quebec’s Caisse to sell remaining oil production investments by end of 2022The Quebec investment manager says its remaining assets in the sector make up one per cent of its portfolio.CanadaSep 28, 2021
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CAQ government aims to reform management of Quebec’s Green FundThe Quebec government has tabled a new bill to fight climate. If passed, it will give the environment minister more power to manage the money in the province's Green Fund.EnvironmentOct 31, 2019
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Quebec premier says exporting hydroelectricity is key to fighting climate change“We face a huge challenge. We must make Quebec richer and, at the same time, lower greenhouse gas emissions,” Quebec Premier François Legault said.PoliticsMay 26, 2019
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New speaker of Quebec’s National Assembly promises ‘modern and efficient democracy’As the National Assembly's 42nd legislature opened Tuesday afternoon, Quebec's opposition parties also pressed Premier François Legault on climate change.PoliticsNov 27, 2018
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Quebec politicians debate whether the electric car is greener optionQuebec's opposition parties are joining forces to push the government to act on climate change. They don't all agree on the solutions, such as electric vehicles.EconomyNov 22, 2018
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Quebec towns brace for effects of climate changeWarming temperatures are accelerating the processes of erosion and flooding in many coastal towns in Eastern Quebec, eating away at the coastline and putting vital infrastructure at risk.CanadaSep 3, 2017
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