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May 22, 2019
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Scheer promises coast to coast energy corridor as he outlines economic vows

The Conservative leader wants Canadian energy independence


New UCP members sworn in as Alberta legislature poised to axe carbon tax

The tax on fossil-fuel heating and gasoline at the pumps was phased in by former NDP premier Rachel Notley's government in 2017 and has raised more than $2 billion


Tesla reduces prices on Models S and X amid stock slump

Tesla cut US$3,000 from the price of the Model S sedan and $2,000 from the Model X SUV


Southern Alberta city pulls plug on $13M solar power project

Medicine Hat's experience is consistent with evidence that suggests Canada is too far north and doesn't get enough uninterrupted sun to make concentrated solar work, said an expert
 
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Business Intelligence

Five things to keep in mind following Canada’s triumph over Trump’s tariffs

The agreement to end punitive American tariffs should be considered against a backdrop of five factors: details of the agreement; USMCA; China; Canada's election and the U.S. election » read more
 
Editor’s Pick 
 
Editor's pick

Washington is 1st state to allow composting of human bodies

Licensed facilities can offer "natural organic reduction," which turns a body, mixed with substances such as wood chips and straw, into about two wheelbarrows' worth of soil in a span of several weeks » read more
 
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Just add water: Salt battery could help renewable energy use

A quicklime battery generates heat when it gets wet; this technology has applications in residential heating and industry » read more