Dion challenges oilpatch
If elected prime minister, he would deliver long-sought tax breaks to the industry, but only if energy projects produce close to zero greenhouse-gas emissions.
Nova Scotia offers drivers fuel efficiency advice
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Nuclear Power No Solution to Climate Change
That is the conclusion of a major study of the environmental impacts, risks and sustainability of nuclear energy in Canada published today by the Pembina Institute.
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Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
Granting 15 awards of $5000 each to reward graduating high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental initiatives. Applications due January 31, 2007.
Environment may be key to election win, Mulroney says
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney says environmental issues might be a key to capturing the next federal election.
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Ambrose feels the heat as blunders pile up
Critics heap scorn on rookie minister leading sensitive climate-change file.
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Pollution law is outdated, experts warn
Seven hundred top scientists sign letter urging Ottawa to strengthen legislation.
Your gift to the environment
There are plenty of simple steps that you and your family can take if you are dreaming of a “green” holiday season.
Olympic skiers play it cool with Suzuki
Two of Canada?s leading winter athletes are fighting global warming by joining the David Suzuki Foundation to play it cool.
Will still be plenty of fish in sea, despite gloomy study: scientist
A well-publicized story that forecast the collapse of most of the world’s fish stocks is flawed and full of errors, … Continue reading Will still be plenty of fish in sea, despite gloomy study: scientist
Extreme weather extremely costly
Global warming may have been the last thing on the minds of Vancouverites as they dug out from a record November snowfall and cold snap. But it?s another reminder of how much we all depend on the stability of our atmosphere.
Conservatives cracking down on toxic chemicals
The Conservative government has launched a $300-million plan to curb the use of toxic chemicals in Canada. The plan, which … Continue reading Conservatives cracking down on toxic chemicals