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Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Progress on cutting carbon emissions has slowed in Canada, according to the federal government’s annual reporting …
Read More »What’s new in Ottawa-Alberta deal to cut methane emissions from oil and gas sector
Listen to this article Estimated 6 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canada and Alberta used to be global leaders in cutting emissions of methane, which is a …
Read More »International deal to cut shipping emissions falters under U.S. pressure
The United States has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. The world’s largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels to slash emissions. But U.S. President Donald …
Read More »Oceans dangerously acidic from carbon emissions, report warns
Greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels have pushed the acidity of the world’s oceans past a safe threshold, scientists warn, threatening their ability to sustain shellfish and corals and help us in the fight against climate change. A new report says that ocean acidification is the latest …
Read More »Trump’s EPA wants to reverse course on dangers of GHG emissions, disrupting industries, climate goals
The Trump administration has billed its plan to undo U.S. climate regulation as a way to cut costs for industry, but it may backfire by forcing automakers, utilities and manufacturers into a future of regulatory uncertainty and litigation risk, according to lawyers and trade groups. Republican President Donald Trump’s administration announced …
Read More »The consumer carbon tax is gone. How will that affect Canada’s emissions?
The federal government has ended its carbon pricing for consumers, and that’s expected to lead to savings at the gas pump. But what did the carbon tax and rebate actually do for the climate? And now that it’s gone, what impact will that have on emissions? Here’s a closer look. How …
Read More »Oil and gas emissions cap at risk if Bloc and NDP trigger early election, Guilbeault warns
As regulations for the federal government’s oil and gas emissions cap approach the finish line, Canada’s environment minister warns the NDP and the Bloc Québécois that triggering an early election could dash hopes of curbing emissions from Canada’s biggest polluters. Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault is highlighting what’s at …
Read More »Ontario suspends chemical plant approval over benzene emissions
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment has ordered a petrochemical facility in Sarnia to suspend its production operations after high benzene emissions, first flagged by a neighbouring First Nation. Aamjiwnaang First Nation, which is surrounded by industrial facilities and monitors air quality readings, recently said citizens fell ill and there were …
Read More »Ottawa set to unveil long-promised emissions cap for oil and gas sector
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 7, 2023 7:31 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal Liberals will finally provide details on their long-promised oil and gas emissions cap Thursday. The policy is a critical piece of Canada’s long-term emissions reduction plan but Thursday’s framework …
Read More »‘The goal is to get our emissions to zero’: Winnipeg family part of Canada-wide climate challenge – Winnipeg
Brigette DePape and her husband Kari Rodriguez made New Year’s resolutions to reduce their household emissions. They decided to focus on transportation, home efficiency and composting. “We wanted to do something together as a family,” DePape said. DePape, a longtime climate activist, then came across the Live Net Zero Challenge. …
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