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April 3, 2019
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Canada’s failure to fight climate change ‘disturbing,’ environment watchdog says

Environment Canada scientists say Canada is warming up twice as fast as the rest of the world


Doug Ford skeptical of Ottawa’s promise to provide rebates in lieu of carbon tax

New carbon tax is here for four provinces that fought the federal plan


No requirements to fix environmental impacts from mining: auditor

Also, Environment Canada didn't have adequate information for about one-third of Canada's metal mines


Pulp mill ‘at risk,’ CEO says after N.S. review of contentious wastewater plan

The Northern Pulp paper mill has become a flashpoint, with its plan to pump waste into rich fishing grounds pitting forest industry workers against fishermen, environmentalists and even the P.E.I. government
 
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Canadian companies taking on the challenge to be responsible stewards

Understanding how we interact with the water-energy-food nexus is critical to ensuring earth’s continued ability to sustain human life » read more

The future of renewable infrastructure is uncertain without good planning

While investing in fossil fuel-based energy has become riskier, there are also unique investment risks with small-scale renewable systems » read more
 
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In a first, electric cars outsell traditional ones in Norway

Norway's Parliament has voted to require that all new cars sold in the Scandinavian country be electric by 2025 » read more
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Ontarians have negative opinion of Tories’ performance on environment: poll

Ipsos polled 1,000 people between Dec. 7 and 20 » read more
 
Last week’s big stories 
 

B.C. seaplane company’s plan for electric fleet is set for take off

Harbour Air is partnering with MagniX, a Washington-state-based firm that has developed an electric propulsion system. The goal is to create the world's first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet » read more

Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain

B.C. says the rule would help it protect its environment and ensure that companies agree to pay for accident cleanup » read more