Supreme Court carbon tax ruling: The last ride of the resistance?
This column is an opinion from Andrew Leach, an energy and environmental economist at the University of Alberta. For more information about CBC's Opinion section, please see…
Supreme Court to rule today on whether the federal carbon tax is constitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision today on whether the federal Liberal government's carbon pricing regime is constitutional — a ruling that could derail…
Despite calls for change, Canada’s RBC is one of world’s top bankers to fossil fuel industry
Canadian banks have a serious fossil fuel addiction. But it is not just a Canadian problem.The latest study of corporate data from 60 of the world's largest…
Compressed air, flywheels and more: Energy storage solutions being tested in Canada
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People waste way more food than thought, UN finds. Here’s how Canada compares
Instead of finishing your leftovers, you let them go bad and buy takeout.It's a familiar routine for many — and indicative of habits that contribute to a…
Suburbs lead the way in housing completions as starts also climb: CMHC
The suburbs of Canada's three largest cities are fuelling an uptick in home construction, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).In two reports released Monday,…
Corey Hurren pleads guilty to 8 charges tied to Rideau Hall incident
The Canadian Forces reservist who pleaded guilty today to eight charges related to his storming the gates of Rideau Hall with loaded firearms last summer wanted to…
How growing global electric car sales could be a boon for Alberta
It may sound paradoxical, but electric cars could soon be an economic driver for oil-rich Alberta.Global sales of electric vehicles grew by 43 per cent in 2020,…
Natural gas vs. methane: How the name influences our view of this fossil fuel
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How carbon capture technology can add to the emissions problem
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Flexitarianism, buying used and more: Green habits that are on the rise
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