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Electric plane takes test flight
The world's first successful test flight for a fully electric commercial aircraft was done Tuesday by Vancouver-based Harbour Air Seaplanes. The flight is a step forward for the industry and Canada.
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Carbon emissions rise by 4 percent in China
Demand created by China's wealthy middle class is being blamed for a rise in pollution in the country.
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Copenhagen green city goals
Copenhagen has set itself an ambitious environmental goal. The city wants to become the first capital in the world to achieve carbon neutrality. The deadline is 2025. The project, launched 17 years ago, required an investment of more...
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Explainer: How temperature rise will affect our planet
Climate talks in Spain have shown many countries will miss their target for greenhouse emissions.
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Ottawa accepts Alberta's new carbon plan | Sunday Scrum
The federal government announced this week it will accept the Alberta government's latest plan to tax the greenhouse gas emissions of large industrial facilities at a rate of $30 per tonne in 2020.
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EU failing to meet climate change commitments, new report finds
A new report published on Wednesday reveals how Europe is failing to meet its ambitious green targets, just a few days after MEPs declared a climate emergency. The European Environment Agency's findings show that the EU could do better...
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Calls for sustainable farming in the face of climate change
The UN's climate change body says global warming is upsetting food systems, reducing harvests and intensifying poverty and hunger.
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UN chief warns of 'point of no return' on climate change
Antonio Guterres said effect of rising temperatures is already being felt around the world.
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UN says world has delayed big work on climate change
UN's executive director of environment program points to way forward amid grim statistics
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Young Ontarians sue Ford government over climate strategy
A group of young Ontarians has launched a lawsuit over what they call climate change inaction. They claim the Ford government's climate strategy is jeopardizing their future by softening emissions reduction targets.
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New environment minister promises bold goals, bipartisan approach
Newly named Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said he recognizes the challenges ahead as he takes on the contentious portfolio. Wilkinson says he is known more for being a “policy wonk” than being partisan, something he said he...
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How climate change could impact how we cook
Some U.S. cities are banning natural gas, including gas cooktops, in an effort to combat climate change.
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EPA Can Protect the Environment and Deregulate, Agency Head Claims
Under the presidency of Donald Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency has taken dozens of steps to eliminate federal policies in place to protect the nation's environment. But the agency’s administrator, Andrew Wheeler, says his...
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What you need to know about the federal carbon tax
The federal Liberal government will begin levying its carbon tax on greenhouse gas-emitting fuels today in the four provinces that have refused to take part in the pan-Canadian climate framework.
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Jagmeet Singh's full interview with The National's Rosemary Barton
Despite missteps and criticism, NDP leader says he's ready to lead the country.
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Ways to eat sustainably without rearranging your entire life
Science shows there are lots of ways to reduce your dietary carbon footprint without going vegan, or even giving up any foods you enjoy.
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The Brief: Climate challenges, toy safety and Brexit decisions
The Brief: Climate challenges, toy safety and Brexit decisions
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Celebrity voices call for change at global climate conference
Famed British naturalist Sir David Attenborough told the UN climate conference in Poland that the "collapse of our civilizations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizons" if no urgent action is taken against...
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Canada's image as a leader in the fight against climate change may be at risk
Delegates from nearly 200 countries began hammering out the rules on measuring and tracking emissions reductions globally. However most signatories, including Canada, are behind on keeping the promises they made in Paris.
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Tax breaks at centre of B.C.'s new long-term climate plan
The plan, called Clean B.C., requires all new buildings to be net-zero energy by 2032, and all new cars sold to be zero-emission by 2040. It also redirects revenue from the carbon tax into incentives for the province's biggest industries...
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Europe's green goals and climate stakes
CO2 emissions are rising again. According to a report presented during the COP24, emissions are expected to grow this year by 2.7% compared to 2017. China and the US are the main emitters. In this table the EU is doing well, with a drop...
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The State of the Union: Yellow Vests and Green goals
In this edition we talk about the growing movement of 'gilets jaunes' in France and its spread as well as Europe's green goals on climate change.
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How the new carbon plan works
The federal Liberal government will slap a carbon tax on fuels in provinces and territories with no adequate emissions pricing plans of their own. But how will it work? The National explains.
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Trudeau promises rebates from carbon tax in provinces without levy
The federal Liberal government will slap a carbon tax on fuels in provinces and territories with no adequate emissions pricing plans of their own.