CO2 emissions
Carbon tax may not be “forever,” Alberta environment minister says
Current plan will cap oil sands emissions, phase out coal-fired electricity, and move to greener fuel sources over the next 15 years.
Alberta ‘entering a world that is going to be constrained:’ environment minister
Carbon-price rebates and “green” investments are only the start of changes ahead as the province readies its spring budget.
Transport Canada eyes more safety tests for VW amid emissions scandal
Automaker has admitted that more than 500,000 of its diesel vehicles are equipped with emissions-skirting software.
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Cap and trade
Threat or opportunity?
Federal environment minister ‘thrilled’ with Paris climate deal
Prime Minister Trudeau commits to meeting with premiers within three months to hammer out Canada’s emission targets.
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec to link cap and trade systems
Will also be linked to California, under the Western Climate Initiative.
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Cheating software on more six cylinder VW diesel engines than thought: EPA
Regulators had originally accused the automaker of installing the “defeat device” software on about 10,000 cars.
Ont. preps cap and trade system to put a price on carbon, reduce CO2
Province wants to reduce GHG emissions to 15% below 1990 levels by the year 2020.
Clean tech ‘revolution’ the silver lining in climate change gloom: OECD
Scientists say the global effort to meet climate goals won’t be enough to avert climate disruptions.
Alberta to release part of its climate change plan ahead of Paris meeting
Premier Notley said the province’s plan will put Alberta on what she calls a progressive and balanced path forward.
Lawsuits could force VW to buy back diesels that cheat emissions tests
Analysts say the automaker could be on the hook for costs topping $6.9 billion to repurchase faulty vehicles.
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Albertans support carbon tax and are willing to pay it
Survey suggests there’s even more support if the money collected were for a specific purpose, such as emissions technologies.
Sask. to Alberta: don’t give up on carbon capture
NDP government plans to move away from what it sees as costly, ineffective technology.
CO2, GasTran Systems partner on cheaper carbon capture tech
Joint solution expected to significantly reduce capital costs and expand market opportunities.
Cascades recognized for Ultratill products line
Innovative mushroom packaging contains 80% recyclable content.
