Category Archives: Environment
Ford’s big bet: Fans of F-150 pickup will embrace electric
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — On the outside, the electric version of Ford's F-150 pickup looks much like its wildly popular gas-powered version. Yet the resemblance is deceiving. With its new battery-powered truck, Ford is making a costly bet that...
RCMP arrest five more people at anti-logging protest on southern Vancouver Island
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Remote forest areas of southern Vancouver Island were the scene of more arrests as police continue to enforce a British Columbia Supreme Court injunction against anti-logging protesters camped in the wilderness. RCMP Cpl. Chris Ma...
RCMP arrest five more people at anti-logging protest on southern Vancouver Island
LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Remote forest areas of southern Vancouver Island were the scene of more arrests as police continue to enforce a British Columbia Supreme Court injunction against anti-logging protesters camped in the wilderness. RCMP Cpl. Chris Ma...
Old-growth forest experts release map urging B.C. to act quickly on logging deferrals
A trio of independent experts who had for years advised the B.C. government on forest management has released new mapping aimed at spurring the province to quickly defer logging in at-risk old-growth forests. The mapping identifies about 1.3 million he...
Talks between Enbridge, Michigan to continue over Line 5 standoff, mediator says
WASHINGTON — The mediator in the dispute between Enbridge Inc. and the state of Michigan over the controversial Line 5 pipeline says the two sides plan to keep talking. Retired U.S. district court judge Gerald Rosen, who was appointed in
Talks between Enbridge, Michigan to continue over Line 5 standoff, mediator says
WASHINGTON — The mediator in the dispute between Enbridge Inc. and the state of Michigan over the controversial Line 5 pipeline says the two sides plan to keep talking. Retired U.S. district court judge Gerald Rosen, who was appointed in
Inquiry into funding of Alberta oil and gas critics granted fourth extension
EDMONTON — Alberta's inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is getting another deadline extension. Premier Jason Kenney, saying inquiry head Steve Allan needs more time to complete his report, announced the delay on Facebook on Tuesda...
Coal company asks court to quash order for federal environmental review of expansion
A coal company is asking Federal Court this week to toss out a decision by Canada's environment minister that a proposed Alberta mine expansion should get a full federal environmental review. Coalspur Mines argues the decision was based on an unfair
Higher energy efficiency rules for appliances could raise costs, industry group says
An industry group says federal government plans to tighten energy efficiency standards on home appliances will lead to fewer models, longer wait times and higher costs. A directive to make the Energy Star certification mandatory for all new home appli...
New energy efficiency rules for appliances could raise costs, industry group says
The federal government's plan to tighten energy efficiency standards on home appliances could lead to fewer models, longer wait times and higher costs, according to an industry group. A directive to make the Energy Star certification mandatory for all ...
