Environment
The coronavirus is just the latest blow to Canada’s oil producers
Annual oil demand for 2020 is very likely to be lower than what was observed in 2019, and lower oil prices are here to stay
Asbestos ready to change name and move beyond toxic legacy
While some people may be hesitant to rename the Quebec town, the mayor, business owners and many residents say they are tired of getting attention for all the wrong reasons
Lowe’s Canada to reduce GHG emissions to 40% below its 2016 levels by 2030
Lowe’s says achieving this target will allow the organization to reduce its GHG emissions by 41,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents
Environmental groups ask why strychnine still used to kill wolves
Between 2005 and 2018, strychnine killed 225 wolves and 239 other animals
Environment leaders say feds need to push sustainability as budget nears
But the Business Council of Canada CEO is calling for an economic budget to respond to the economic crisis “people are feeling”
Updated Zero Carbon Building Standard to fast-track carbon reductions
Building operations currently represent 17% of Canada’s greenhouse gas)emissions, or closer to 30% when embodied carbon from construction and materials are factored in
Safety of Fukushima waste water focus of sea release debate
Workers are planning to remove a first batch of melted debris by December 2021
Coal miner Teck baffled by fish collapse downstream of B.C. mines
Water monitoring stations near the mines have reported selenium concentration levels 50 times what’s recommended for aquatic health
Tim Hortons, McDonald’s Canada stop accepting reusable cups amid coronavirus
The temporary move follows similar decisions by Starbucks and The Second Cup Ltd. announced last week
Participant funding available for post-decision phase of Woodfibre LNG Project
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is also reviewing proposed project changes
