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Dec 4, 2019
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Climate change to push food prices higher, report predicts up to 4% hike in 2020

The expected rise in food prices comes as Canadians face relatively steady inflation

Too late for a carbon tax, says former Ontario Liberal environment minister

Glen Murray said the focus must shift to overhauling transportation systems and buildings

Global carbon pollution continues to rise, but more slowly

Every second this year people put 2.57 million pounds of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere.

B.C. community opens solar farm 100% owned and operated by First Nation

The 1.25-megawatt hours per year project is among the largest operational solar farms in the province

Waste less: 7 ideas for creating less waste while we celebrate the season [SPONSORED]

There are lots of small changes we can make at home to make a difference
 
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EU climate leadership in doubt as bloc set to miss 2030 goal

Currently, the 28-nation bloc is aiming for a reduction of 40% by 2030 » read more

Ottawa cites salmon species extinction risk in call for input on slide response

A massive landslide on the Fraser River sparked a co-ordinated emergency response this year » read more

Vancouver bans plastic bags, straws, foam containers and other single use items

Under the new rules, plastic and compostable plastic straws will be banned on April 22; by Jan. 1, 2021, plastic and compostable plastic shopping bags will also be prohibited » read more

Sobeys Inc. unveils parking lot paved with plastics

The grocer says the amount of recycled plastics used in the mixture is the equivalent of more than 6 million plastic checkout bags » read more

Caribou habitat restoration may be ineffective in the short term: UBC study

Much of the caribou habitat in Western Canada has already been degraded by industrial activities » read more
 
Last week’s big story 
 

Hiking carbon tax to $210 cheapest way to hit Canada’s climate targets: commission

A report concludes carbon pricing can reduce emissions with the lowest cost to consumers while permitting the most economic growth » read more
 
 
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