Canadians are noticing a lot less snow than usual on many roads and ski slopes so far this winter, along with unseasonably warm weather that has set new temperature records in some places. Many places seeing almost balmy weather since the start of December Canadians across the country are noticing …
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The environmental costs of EV batteries that politicians don’t tend to talk about
To unlock the 250,000 jobs and $48 billion that the EV battery supply chain will add to the Canadian economy, the industry will have to deal with some thorny environmental issues, such as what to do with millions of spent EV batteries and whether we should develop one of the …
Read More »How the music business is putting a green spin on vinyl records
A surge in vinyl sales is driving record manufacturers to find new ways to diminish the environmental footprint of LPs. Sales of LPs are surging — and so is their environmental footprint. The industry is taking steps Vinyl records were once written off as relics. First, they were replaced by …
Read More »The federal government wants Canadians to switch to electric vehicles. It’s not that simple
With electric vehicle sales in Canada breaking records every year, the demand is clear, say advocates of EVs. But some observers say data shows that most Canadians still aren't particularly eager to buy one and that federal targets might be difficult to achieve. High prices, need for charging stations, lack …
Read More »Your questions about Canada’s plan to embrace electric vehicles, answered
The Liberals have announced Canada's move away from fully gas-powered cars and toward electric vehicles, mandating that all sales of passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks be hybrids, electric or hydrogen-powered by 2035. Here are some of your biggest questions about the plan. Environment minister insists 12 years long …
Read More »Canada needs hundreds of thousands of public EV charging ports. Who is going to build them?
In order to hit its 2035 targets for zero-emission vehicles, Canada will need hundreds of thousands of public charging ports for electric vehicles, but critics say there’s no cohesive plan to make that happen. Infrastructure required to meet zero-emission vehicle targets by 2035, experts say Most of the people who …
Read More »Climate change is having a big impact on the health of rural Canadians
Compared to urban dwellers, rural Canadians are more vulnerable to climate change in many ways and face challenges to adaptation, says a new federal government report. And rural doctors and health researchers say climate change has been having a big impact on health in rural communities. Here's a closer look. …
Read More »Bon COP, bad COP: Breaking down the UN climate deal
Nearly 200 countries have recognized the need to move away from fossil fuels, in what is being celebrated as a landmark deal at the UN climate talks. But others say it's filled with half measures and loopholes. What the COP28 final agreement includes and what it doesn't Nearly 200 countries …
Read More »Draft climate deal a ‘monstrosity’ that falls far short of what’s needed, vulnerable countries say
A draft version of a potential climate agreement at the COP28 climate summit on Monday offered only a range of options countries "could" take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, rather than heeding demands to phase out fossil fuels completely. Proposed COP28 climate agreement has no mention of oil or natural …
Read More »N.W.T. premier says he’d like to see complete carbon tax exemption for territory
The new premier of the Northwest Territories says that, ideally, the territory would receive a complete exemption from carbon taxation in Canada. Pressure has been on federal government to extend exemptions Canada's newest premier says that in an ideal world, Ottawa would provide his territory with a blanket exemption from …
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