Quebec environment

• Green Party looks to upset federal elections after COVID-19 with new vision for Quebec’s environment

  Despite Quebecers aged 18-34 making up the core of the Green Party’s base in the province, strategic voting has been a recurring feature for young voters in recent elections.

  Politics

  Jan 30
• Coronavirus: More Montreal communities adopting PPE recycling

  As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forces the use of personal protective equipment, two more Montreal-area communities are making it easier to recycle discarded PPE.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
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• Quebec to ban sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 as part of climate plan

  The $6.7 billion announced Monday covers the next five years and includes money to power transportation with electricity.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2020
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• Climate activists demanding quick transition to a green economy in Quebec

  Environmentalists and others are calling on lawmakers to do more to build a more sustainable future

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2020
• Hydro-Québec expands its horizons with massive solar energy project

  Hydro-Québec began building two solar generating stations in La Prairie and Varennes in the spring.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2020
• Water at Montreal’s Jean-Doré beach off limits due to bacterial contamination

  Quebec's environment ministry said the decision to close the beach was made following water quality tests carried out on July 29.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2020
• Quebec government to spend $1.2B to manage organic waste, environment minister says

  The government is setting ambitious goals as it hopes to keep organic materials from going to the landfills.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2020
• Mysterious mass fish die-off observed in Missisquoi Bay

  It's still unknown what's causing the mass mortality event or how long it's been going on beneath the water's surface.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2020
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• Quebec unveils revamped recycling program that puts greater responsibility on producers

  The Quebec government's new measures to improve its recycling system place more responsibility on companies when it comes to the waste management of their products.

  Environment

  Feb 11, 2020
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• Quebec to table provincial budget March 10 with emphasis on environment

  Premier François Legault says the budget will centre on the environment and public transit -- a priority for his government this year.

  Economy

  Feb 6, 2020