Canada has announced that it is temporarily reducing the number of Canadian embassy staff in Haiti due to the volatile security situation in the capital. GAC blames the 'volatility of the security situation' Canada has evacuated a portion of its embassy staff from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, by commercial helicopter charter due …
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Is the carbon tax suffering from a failure to communicate?
The political value of the carbon tax rebate depends on Canadians being aware that they're receiving it — and a lack of public awareness might explain why the federal government recently changed the name of the payment from the Climate Action Incentive to the Canada Carbon Rebate. Did the Liberals' …
Read More »Trudeau calls out ‘short-term thinker’ politicians as premiers urge him to freeze carbon price hike
As a growing number of premiers urge the federal government to pause an upcoming increase to the federal carbon tax, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back Wednesday on what he called "short-term thinker" politicians. Price is set to increase from $65 to $80 per tonne on April 1 As a …
Read More »In this drought year, Alberta’s water allocation is under the microscope. Here’s what the data says
With much of its population in the south, and much of its water in the north, the way Alberta allocates its water varies widely across the province Volumes and uses of water vary widely across the province Across Alberta, communities and experts are concerned about the potential for worsening drought …
Read More »As drought persists on the Prairies, some farmers are selling off their herds
As a multi-year drought persists on the Prairies, some ranchers are making the tough choice to reduce their herds to ensure there is enough water and feed for the animals that remain. Prairies in the midst of multi-year drought Bart Guyon has a close relationship with his livestock, which makes …
Read More »China’s clean tech boom has lessons for Canada
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the record expansion of renewable energy by the world's largest emitter and how Canada's pension funds are doing in the shift away from investments in fossil fuels. Also: A desert lake's unusual endurance Our planet is changing. So is …
Read More »‘Tiny forests’ are popping up in cities throughout the world. Here’s why
In vacant lots, neglected parks and patches of land along busy stretches of road, residents are gathering to plant trees — lots of them, close together. Here's a look at what's behind the trend. A tree-planting method that originated in Japan is taking root in many communities In vacant lots, …
Read More »The mighty benefits of ‘tiny forests’
In vacant lots, neglected parks and patches of land along busy stretches of road, residents are gathering to plant trees — lots of them, close together. Here's a look at what's behind the trend. A tree-planting method that originated in Japan is taking root in many communities In vacant lots, …
Read More »These Ottawa-area buildings are heated with industrial waste, as reuse technology gains steam
Residents of a new development in Ottawa-Gatineau are using industrial waste to keep their homes warm: specifically, waste heat from a local paper plant. Heat is being thrown away all around us — but it can be captured to heat buildings in a more efficient and climate friendly way. Following …
Read More »Summer events in B.C. already cancelled or rescheduled for drought, wildfire concerns
Sparse snowpack and ongoing drought are starting to impact summer events across the province, with some organizers making changes to scheduling or cancelling their events outright. Snow levels currently below normal, according to B.C. River Forecast Centre, raising risk of wildfire Sparse snowpack and ongoing drought are starting to impact …
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