Environment
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Maine becomes 1st U.S. state to ban single use foam containers
Supporters have said the law will reduce litter in lakes, rivers and coastal waters
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‘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
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‘Besieged’ B.C. farmland needs protection from oil and gas sector: report
There is a need to balance the surface rights of farmers and ranchers with subsurface rights of extractors
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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
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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
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Buying an electric car becomes cheaper as federal rebates kick in [UPDATED]
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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Alberta Energy Regulator official quits ahead of being fired by incoming premier
Premier Jason Kenney criticized Ed Whittingham for his work promoting economically responsible energy development
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71-year-old grandfather climbs tree to protest Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
The tree Terry Christenson selected is located at the facility where oilsands crude arrives by pipeline
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Harsh winter chills CN Rail’s record first quarter revenues, boosted by crude
Both CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Railway say bad weather impacted their bottom lines
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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
