Canadian economic and population growth affected greenhouse gas emissions By Ben Eisen and Romy Yourex Over the past century, there has been a slight increase in average global temperatures. Many scientists think this change is caused primarily by the actions of human beings, specifically the emission of GHG into the atmosphere. Further, some scientists warn [...]
Many indicators of Canadian environment pollutants have dropped By Ben Eisen and Romy Yourex Canadians care deeply about their natural environment and view the prevention of environmental pollution as one of the most important functions of their governments. Multiple polls taken over the years have shown that large numbers of Canadians view the preservation of [...]
Energy regulator orders Enbridge to fix pump station emergency shutdown systems The National Energy Board (NEB) has given Enbridge Inc. until 2016 to comply with rules tied to its emergency shutdown system requirements. After an October 2011 inspection, the NEB found 117 of its 125 pump stations were not complying with regulations. The NED inspection [...]
Art exhibit opposing Northern Gateway pipeline raises ire of Ward 14 Ald. Demong An art exhibit critical of the Northern Gateway pipeline project is being hosted in the atrium of the Calgary Municipal Complex this week. The “Art For An Oil-Free Coast” exhibit comes from B.C. conservation group Raincoast, who are attempting to block Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline. [...]
Undiluted samples from Suncor spill killed rainbow trout, according to Alberta gov’t An Alberta government investigation has concluded that water released from a Suncor spill last month was toxic to fish. Alberta Environment says undiluted samples from the March 25 spill from a pipe at the Suncor plant near Fort McMurray killed rainbow trout fingerlings [...]
Alberta Environment Minister says she’s working on climate change policy Alberta Environment Minister Diana McQueen says the province is a long way from imposing higher carbon levies on its energy industry. Responding to a story in the Globe and Mail, McQueen acknowledges she’s working with her federal counterpart on a new climate change policy. But [...]
44 groups want details about Suncor spills in 2011 and on March 25 Over 40 groups – including Greenpeace, First Nations, landowner and labour groups - sent a letter to Alberta’s environment minister demanding answers about Suncor spills of toxic water in 2011 and a similar leak last week. The letter comes a week after 11 groups [...]
Gerry Protti appointment criticized while others say he is best suited for job The Alberta government has chosen oil patch veteran Gerry Protti to head up a new board in charge of monitoring environmental rules. Protti is founding president of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). He has also worked with several energy companies [...]
Crude involved in Pegasus pipeline spill was conventionally produced oil Is the 5,000 barrels of crude oil spilling over the lawns of Mayflower, AK from the Alberta oil sands or not? It’s not, now let me explain why and why that fact is important. First, why it’s important. If environmentalists can tie the Pegasus pipeline spill and [...]
TransCanada west to east pipeline “open season” for interested customers TransCanada Corp. announced today it is looking for companies interested in transporting crude oil from Western Canada to Eastern Canadian markets. The TransCanada west to east pipeline is advancing with early steps to deliver crude oil to Montreal and Québec City, Que., and Saint John, [...]
