After nations agreed to a landmark deal to create a global climate damage fund on the first day of climate talks at COP28, Canada pledged its own support on Friday and joined the list of developed countries to back the new deal. Other countries have pledged between $10M and $100M …
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World’s first climate damage fund established at COP28 climate conference in Dubai
After facing renewed criticism for his deep ties to the oilpatch on the eve of hosting the world’s largest ever climate summit, the president of COP28 scored an early victory on Thursday with a breakthrough financial agreement. Tentative deal reached on the world’s first climate damage fund After facing renewed …
Read More »U.A.E. pushes its ‘green’ ambition as COP28 gets underway in Dubai
Hosting the UN's biggest climate talks allows the United Arab Emirates to showcase its transition from petrostate to emerging green-energy powerhouse. But as COP28 opens in Dubai, its national oil company is also rushing to expand oil and gas production, leading some to question its commitment to meeting climate targets. …
Read More »Judge says Ottawa listing plastic items as toxic was ‘unreasonable and unconstitutional’
A Federal Court judge has ruled that a federal government decision to list plastic items as toxic was "unreasonable and unconstitutional." Adding plastics to list of toxic substances a key step that allowed Ottawa to ban single-use plastics A Federal Court judge has ruled that a federal government decision to …
Read More »How heat pumps fare on the Prairies
With no sign of further exemptions to the federal carbon tax, heat pumps have made their way into the energy conversation. But are they a viable heating source for cold Prairie winters? Experts say pumps can work through frigid conditions, but may not cut greenhouse gas emissions Catherine Gibson hopes …
Read More »What would it take for Canada to hit its climate targets?
Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released his audit of the federal government's emissions reduction plan. To achieve its goals, Canada needs steep emissions cuts in the oil and gas sector Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released …
Read More »Most Canadians don’t have a plan for a natural disaster. Here’s how you can prepare yourself
In an unprecedented season of climate disasters, CBC's Marketplace has collected everything you should be thinking about in times of peace, so you can stay calm in an emergency. CBC's Marketplace got tips from across the country on what you should do in an emergency From record flooding in Nova …
Read More »I want my daughter to feel safe in her home. That’s why I’m rebuilding with climate change in mind
After Dorian’s wrath, Jason Charette started rebuilding his home with eco-friendly material in the hopes it can withstand future hurricanes. We have tried to be as eco-friendly as possible but realized that’s not always practical This First Person column is written by Jason Charette, who lives in rural P.E.I. For …
Read More »Will switching to a heat pump save you money? Here’s how to find out
Many CBC readers have asked about the costs of switching their heating and cooling system to a heat pump. A new report and online calculator are the latest to show that many Canadian households could save money by making the switch. Here’s a closer look at the potential costs and …
Read More »‘A moment for honesty’: More political leaders are directly linking fossil fuels to climate change
The idea that fossil fuels are largely responsible for climate change made its way through New York City last week, as the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Climate Ambition Summit and NYC Climate Week collectively drew in thousands of participants. But it wasn't only written on protest placards. Fossil …
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