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 …
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Not ready to buy an electric vehicle? Maybe try renting or sharing one first
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at rental possibilities for electric vehicles and why it's important to maintain species diversity in our food supply system. Also: Making the case for food diversity Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of …
Read More »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 »Campfire bans now cover most of B.C. as heat records fall across the province
Daily temperature records have been set from Fort Nelson to Vancouver Island with more expected to fall Thursday. Daily temperature records have been set from Fort Nelson to Vancouver Island More fire bans are coming into place as daily heat records are broken across B.C. and scientist continue to warn …
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