emissions
World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak: study
…But with life and heat-trapping gas levels inching back toward normal, the break will likely be “a drop in the ocean.”
Canada’s emissions count jumped 15M tonnes in 2018: report
Canada’s current international commitment is to cut emissions to 70% of what they were in 2005 by 2030
COVID-19 outbreak triggers drop in climate changing emissions: report
US Energy Department projects a 7.5% drop in fossil fuel emissions for 2020.
Virus response a chance to shift economy’s direction: experts
Asking how it can be restored without greenhouse gases tagging along.
Efficient Trucking Program application launched, $11.8M committed
Eligible applicants can receive a rebate of up to 50% on fuel-saving devices.
Manitoba carbon tax a maybe, after Pallister’s meeting with Trudeau
Premier said he’ll unveil a new green plan and discuss it with the federal government.
Microsoft: ‘carbon negative’ by 2030 even for supply chain
Currently responsible for about 16 million tonnes of emissions per year, including data centres making of electronics components for its devices.
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Oil sands producer Cenovus aims for ‘net zero’ GHG emissions by 2050
CALGARY — Oil sands producer Cenovus Energy Inc. will aim to achieve “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, joining a recent cavalcade of oil companies trumpeting their environmental aspirations. The Calgary-based firm also announced it intends to reduce its…
Canada charges VW with violating environment law
60 violations, all but two related to the 128,000 vehicles imported into Canada between 2008 and 2015 that had illegal emissions.
Ontario not on track to achieving emissions reductions targets: AG
Climate plan underestimated the starting point for emissions by including several green programs cancelled by the Ford government.
Maple Leaf Foods to reduce environmental footprint and become carbon neutral
Plan is based on reducing emissions and investing in environmental projects in Canada and the US.
Alberta climate plan for industry retains key parts of old legislation
$30 a tonne for emissions over benchmark or collect credits if beneath.
Automakers side with Trump in legal fight with California
They want one national program with achievable standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
US proposes easing oil rules on climate changing methane emissions
Would ease requirements on oil and gas sites to monitor for methane leaks and plug them.
