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May 1, 2019
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Scheer promises detailed climate plan by end of June

The Liberals have criticized Scheer and the Tories for their lack of a detailed plan to address climate change


Manitoba files separate court action over federal carbon tax, seeks review

Unlike the other holdout provinces, Manitoba planned to enact a carbon tax of its own, a price of $25 per tonne that would not rise


‘We will keep our commitments:’ Jason Kenney takes over as Alberta premier

Kenney said the first order of business would be to proclaim into law a bill that gives Alberta the power to cut oil shipments to British Columbia


Buying an electric car becomes cheaper as federal rebates kick in

The rebates, announced in the last Liberal budget, will take up to $5,000 off the cost of electric vehicles, and $2,500 off plug-in hybrids
 
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The greening of mining… Canada is positioned to be a leader

In the midst of the economy/environment dichotomy, innovators are searching for sustainable technologies for the mining sector » read more

Connecting with young workers

Millennials and generation Z are changing the Canadian manufacturing labour force » read more
 
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Environment group wants faster phase out of coal fired plants in Nova Scotia

A provincial Environment Department official said there are currently no plans to set a hard date for eliminating coal » read more
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U.N. climate chief warns current path leads to ‘catastrophe’ [PLANT]

She warns the world has 12 years until carbon emissions reach "a point of no return." » read more
 
Last week’s big stories 
 

Ship capable of washing sea lice from farmed salmon now on B.C. coast

The Aqua Tromoy is touted as the most technologically advanced vessel ever to serve the Canadian aquaculture industry » read more

Tesla CEO heads down perilous road in pursuit of profit

If Musk can deliver on a promise that he made Monday to deploy self-driving vehicles and start a ride service next year, the business model might just work » read more