By John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Following pressure from Indigenous and climate activists, Trans Mountain insurer Argo Group is slashing ties with the Crown corporation.
Continue reading Another insurer drops Trans MountainBy Natasha Bulowski, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Methane emissions from upstream oil and gas production are significantly underestimated in Canada, according to a recently published study, confirming what researchers have been saying for years.
“We’re finding that (methane) emissions are at least 1.5 times higher than what’s currently being reported in official inventory reports,” said Katlyn MacKay, lead author of the study.
Continue reading Canada’s methane emissions significantly underestimatedThe official launch of Cortes CPR (Climate Plan for Resilience) took place just days ago. (They were talking about it last January.)
“We’ve put out our new Facebook page and an introductory letter to the community in the Tideline. We’re really trying to get the ball going because we’ve done a lot of preliminary research and organizing behind the scenes, but now we want to get it out that we are working on this plan,” said spokesperson Ashley Zarbatany.
“We’re looking to partner with different organizations. We’re going to be reaching out to stakeholders and rights holders and we are also looking for volunteers for our data collections team.”
Continue reading The launch of Cortes CPR (Climate Plan for Resilience)By Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter — With files from Emma McIntosh
Parliament acted constitutionally when it passed the federal government’s carbon pricing law, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Continue reading Canada’s carbon pricing law constitutional, court rulesBy Carl Meyer, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Multiple speakers at the Conservative Party convention on Friday came out against a proposal to declare “climate change is real,” with one theorizing that greenhouse gases are not a “major pollutant.”
A majority of voting delegates at the convention voted against the motion, according to a report in the Canadian Press, despite an earlier speech by Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole that said the party needs to embrace climate action.
Continue reading Climate change debate at Conservative party convention
