Environmentalists, car makers applaud Ontario's $8.3-billion climate change plan
Most of the money will come from a cap−and−trade program for industrial polluters that the Liberal government expects will raise $1.9 billion a year.
Energy
Shell relinquishes Canadian Arctic drilling rights in one region, but still eyeing oil and gas next door
The announcement could prove to be a major win for Arctic conservation, ending long-standing delays in efforts to protect Lancaster Sound, home to narwhals, beluga whales and polar bears.
North Alberta wildfire prompts Cenovus to evacuate Pelican Lake heavy oil complex
An out of control wildfire in northern Alberta has prompted Cenovus Energy Inc. to evacuate its Pelican Lake heavy oil facility.
If no pipelines are built, this oil lobbyist fears Alberta will remain a "lemonade stand with one customer"
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says its member oil companies can continue to be serious about climate change even after the energy industry builds several new pipelines.
Shell's shift away from growth raises new doubts for LNG Canada project in B.C.
The company said Tuesday the pace of new investment in LNG will slow as it moderates growth and prioritizes cash flow generation and returns on existing projects.
Crude oil settles above US$50 a barrel for first time since July 2015
The July benchmark contract for West Texas Intermediate crude closed 67 cents higher to US$50.36 a barrel, marking the first time oil has settled above the US$50 mark since July 21, 2015.
Mayor Robertson's delegation wants to block a Texas company that studied oil spills in a plastic bucket
A plastic bucket and a large tank that were meant to simulate the Vancouver coast could soon become part of a new legal challenge against a major pipeline expansion project.
Andrew Weaver says B.C. government is a blatant "climate laggard"
Emissions have been creeping up since BC Liberal Premier Christy Clark took over, says Andrew Weaver.
Oilsands giant Syncrude loses court fight against rules on renewable diesel
The oilsands company, of which Suncor owns the majority, argued that it was unconstitutional for Ottawa to require that at least two per cent of diesel fuel be from renewable sources such as ethanol.
Alberta petrochemical fund draws more interest than government was expecting
Energy Minister Marg McCuaig−Boyd says the petrochemicals diversification program, which provides $500 million in royalty credits to the sector, has attracted local and international applicants.
TransCanada files first part of Energy East impact study with Quebec
The 10−chapter document wasn’t released publicly, but an analysis of technological risks will be added once it is completed, the company said Monday.
After climbing this treacherous Arctic cliff, scientists found new proof of global warming
In the middle of a hot spot for marine mammals, why does Environment Minister Catherine McKenna want to climb up a cliff to an "office" 300m above the Arctic seas?
NASA exploring climate mystery as research reveals rapid greening of Northern Quebec
New research is raising some new questions about the carbon cycle and impacts of global warming in the Arctic region of North America.
Here's what Canadian kids are learning about climate change
According to a recent study, two thirds of U.S. students are taught climate change badly. How does Canada compare?
Vancouver mayor, First Nations chiefs heading to Ottawa to stop Kinder Morgan
And they're not taking 'no' for an answer.