Sustainability
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AP NORC poll: Trump gets some of his worst grades on climate
Climate change is becoming more of a national priority among Democrats but not Republicans, says analyst
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B.C. greenhouse gas emissions near 2007 levels despite carbon tax
The data measured 64.46 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2017 compared to 64.76 million tonnes in 2007
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Suncor to spend $1.4B to replace coke fired boilers with cogeneration units
Replacing the coke-fired boilers with cogeneration will reduce GHG emissions associated with steam production at the base plant by about 25%
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Advocates sound alarm on unfolding disaster in salmon fishing industry
The lack in salmon has also put pressure on other species of fish and there’s been a decline in their numbers
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Experts say adapting to climate change can pay off manifold
Experts propose investing US$1.8 trillion in adapting to climate change, arguing it would reap significant returns as countries avoid catastrophic losses and boost their economies
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Mr. Never Wrong: Storm spat underscores Trump’s mindset
The U.S. president tweeted outdated maps, pushed White House staff to support his claims and he doubled down – eight times over – on his erroneous forecast
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Lawsuit says illegal to force gas stations to paste carbon price stickers
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association argues the Federal Carbon Tax Transparency Act – dubbed the Sticker Act – violates free speech provisions of the Constitution
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Court allows six Trans Mountain appeals focusing on Indigenous consultation
The court has allowed requests to appeal by the Coldwater Indian Band, Squamish Nation, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Upper Nicola Band, the Stk’emlupsemc Te Secwepemc and a coalition of First Nations in B.C.’s Fraser Valley
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Federal Court of Appeal to rule on letting pipeline challenges proceed
The court will provide its ruling today on whether a new set of legal challenges to the Trans Mountain pipeline project can proceed
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Deadly Hurricane Dorian parks itself over the Bahamas
The storm was centred 70 kilometres northeast of Freeport and 175 kilometres northeast of West Palm Beach, Fla. At least five deaths were reported
