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 [...]
Oregon mulling introduction of a carbon tax modelled after B.C.’s B.C.’s carbon tax is drawing the interest of Oregon as environment minister Terry Lake is set to pay the state a visit week, on the state’s invitation, to share B.C.’s experiences with carbon tax. The American state is considering introducing a carbon tax of their [...]
Canada has improved its environmental protection performance more than Thomas Mulcair admits By Kenneth Green and Joel Wood Thomas Mulcair, federal NDP leader and Leader of the Opposition, has recently been berating Canada’s environmental performance as he travels in the United States: “In the U.S. people know how to read,”Mulcair said. “They know that [...]
2013 Earth Hour award recognizes cities for sustainable, low-carbon development plans The Wildlife Fund (WWF) has declared Vancouver the Canadian champion for the coveted 2013 global Earth Hour City award. This decision puts the city in the final round of the 2013 Earth Hour City award which recognizes a city each year for sustainable low-carbon [...]
Alaska-based Nuka Research hired to review BC oil spill reaction plans Oil spill prevention is once again taking centre stage in the province, the government is contracting an American firm to review the BC oil spill reaction plans. Alaska-based Nuka Research and Planning Group will conduct a study of vessel traffic, assess existing oil spill [...]
Greenhouse gas emissions measures allow fuel savings up to $8000 per vehicle annually The Harper Government has announced new regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 per cent from on-road heavy-duty vehicles by 2018. The Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations will not only deliver significant benefits for the environment, but will also benefit [...]
Environment Commissioner, Scott Vaughan, releases report on environmental disaster preparedness An audit report by federal environment commissioner Scott Vaughan criticizes the federal government for not being adequately prepared for an environmental disaster, including oil spills on the West Coast. The Fall 2012 Environment Report examined environmental financial guarantees and absolute liabilities related to four sectors; [...]
Study says Canada can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and still improve standard of living Beacon Staff Reporter Canada can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to a fraction of current levels while maintaining or improving living standards and quality of life, according a new report. The study, called ‘Low-Carbon Energy Futures: A Review of National Scenarios,’ is [...]
Polluter pay law charges company, industry for spill clean-up not tax payers British Columbia environment minister Terry Lake suggested a polluter pay law as part of an oil spill contingency plan during a meeting with key industry representatives on Tuesday. Representatives from 13 major organizations including the BC Oil and Gas Commission, Canadian Fuels Association and [...]