Climate change
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Canada among G20 countries least likely to hit emissions targets
Climate Transparency report says Canada, South Korea and Australia are the farthest from meeting targets to cut emissions.
Green groups want feds to admit true costs of climate change
Green budget suggests the next federal budget invest in a number of energy efficiency upgrades.
Alberta climate plan for industry retains key parts of old legislation
$30 a tonne for emissions over benchmark or collect credits if beneath.
Pressure for climate action mounts on Liberals
Our Time youth members arrested in the House of Commons demanding a Canadian “green new deal.”
Government pledges for global climate fund reach about $10B
Almost half of the amount is being provided by France, Germany and Britain alone.
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Trudeau’s post election priorities are climate and pipeline
Going ahead with the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline from the Alberta oil sands to the Pacific Coast.
Quebec hopes Trump lawsuit doesn’t force California out of carbon market
But Legault says the cap and trade system is still viable without the US state.
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PaiGE Growth signs MOU with vertical farmer CubicFarm
Pond Technologies subsidiary to study the effectiveness of applying vertical farming systems to grow vegetables.
Permafrost emits more carbon in winter than plants absorb in summer: study
Study shows world’s tundra is becoming a source of greenhouse gas emissions responsible for climate change.
Not a political question: Thunberg calls for climate action in Alberta
Protesters and counter-protesters were drawn to the rally attended by the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist.
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg tweets that she plans to visit Alberta
She did not say when she will arrive in Alberta or where specifically she will visit.
Alberta to introduce bills on farm safety, greenhouse gas emissions
New budget coming. Premier Jason Kenney said there will be restraint.
Climate protesters shut down bridges in Canadian cities
Environmental group Extinction Rebellion blocked traffic in Halifax, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria.
Study says clean energy fast track to employment growth
Sector encompassing renewable energy and energy conservation produced 300,000 jobs by 2017.
Trudeau, Scheer exchange fire in climate fight on campaign trail
Trudeau an irresponsible steward of the public purse; Scheer a do-nothing denier of climate change.
