Category Archives: Environment
Liberals’ two-billion-trees promise to cost $2.78 billion more than planned, PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says a pledge by the Trudeau Liberals to plant two billion trees could cost almost double what the government says. The tree-planting spree, spread over a decade, is supposed to start in the spring and
Liberals’ two-billion-trees promise to cost $2.78 billion more than planned, PBO says
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says a pledge by the Trudeau Liberals to plant two billion trees could cost almost double what the government says.The tree-planting spree, spread over a decade, is supposed to start in the spring and
More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province’s plans to expand coal
Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains for decades is growing among area communities. "We are definitely not in favour of it," said Kathie Wight, mayor of
Motion to stop fossil fuel companies from advertising with City of Regina withdrawn
REGINA — A motion that called on Regina to restrict fossil fuel companies from advertising or sponsoring with the city has been withdrawn after city council got an earful from the oil and gas industry and its supporters. Last week, most
UN survey uses Angry Birds to reveal Canadian, global opinions on climate policies
Canadians are "Angry Birds" when it comes to climate change, shows a survey the United Nations calls the largest ever taken on the issue. The mammoth survey, which drew respondents through the use of popular online games, ranked Canada seventh out
Canadian Space Agency using satellites to track endangered right whales
HALIFAX — The Canadian Space Agency is harnessing satellite technology to monitor and protect endangered North Atlantic right whales in the country’s waters. The agency said Tuesday it will lead a $5.3-million project funded by the federal government c...
Members of Kenney’s UCP caucus nix NDP bid to seek details of failed Keystone XL deal
EDMONTON — Members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s caucus have refused an Opposition NDP bid to make public details of Alberta’s $7.5-billion investment in the failed Keystone XL pipeline project. The eight members of the governing United Conservativ...
‘Stories the numbers tell’: Critics ask why Alberta sat on coal contamination data
EDMONTON — Critics are asking why Alberta Environment has been sitting on years worth of data about pollution from coal mines while the government considers a dramatic expansion of the industry. "It raises some important questions about our ability to ...
First Nation calls for release of Site C report in open letter to premier
MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. — A First Nations leader is calling on the British Columbia government to release several reports on the Site C dam, claiming details of escalating costs and safety concerns have been "shrouded in secrecy." In an open letter
Contaminant from coal mines already high in some Alberta rivers: unreported data
EDMONTON — Some Alberta rivers and streams have already been heavily contaminated by coal mining, unreported government data suggests. The province's plan for large-scale expansion of the industry is fuelling widespread criticism that includes concern...
