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MP Jenica Atwin says 'distractions' led her to dump Greens for Liberals
New Brunswick MP Jenica Atwin announced Thursday she has left the Green Party to join the Liberal caucus mainly because of ongoing internal rifts among the Greens over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Horgan approves First Nations' request for two-year old-growth logging deferral
British Columbia has approved the request of three First Nations that want old-growth logging deferred for two years in part of their territories, including at the site of ongoing protests and arrests.
Ban Ki-moon wants to solve the climate crisis with kindness
The former UN secretary-general reflects on the dinner parties and diplomacy that led to the Paris Agreement.
Feds’ two billion tree goal hinges on provincial buy-in
Canada’s top financial watchdog is questioning the feasibility of fulfilling the Liberals’ major campaign promise to plant two billion trees by 2030 in pursuit of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Ontario engineers raise red flags about Bradford Bypass
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers said it isn’t calling for the cancellation of the project, but has concerns about its environmental impact. The group also sounded alarms about a “lack of data and evidence” backing the proposal.
Alberta takes $1.3B loss as TC Energy scraps Keystone XL
TC Energy Corp. is walking away from the Keystone XL pipeline project, ending a decade-plus battle that pitted the energy industry against environmentalists as oilsands producers sought to export Canadian crude.
Where's the accountability? Senate grills Wilkinson on climate bill
With Bill C-12 on the cusp of becoming law, Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson defended the climate accountability bill Wednesday from charges it's too weak.
Ontario unveils new Grade 9 math curriculum
Ontario’s education ministry released its updated Grade 9 math curriculum on Wednesday, adding in coding and financial literacy components and doing away with a split that sent a disproportionate number of racialized students away from academic paths.
Large Alberta oilsands operators plan to become net-zero emitters by 2050
Experts say a joint strategy by Canada's largest oilsands producers to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will help speed up innovation and drive further investment into the industry.