Crackdown on oilsands pollution
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna released details Thursday of the Trudeau government’s plan to crackdown on methane pollution from oil and gas companies.
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Oilpatch accused of using 'myth' to delay Canada's climate action
The oil and gas industry says controlling for methane will be costly and burdensome. One company disagrees.
Reports say oil and gas methane emissions higher than previously thought
"This is a concern because methane is a very potent greenhouse gas, 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period," said Ian Bruce of the David Suzuki Foundation.
Researchers tout more accurate way to measure oilsands air pollutants
Federal government scientists say they have devised an accurate way to directly measure air pollutants from oilsands mines.
Trudeau government delays climate action after oil patch lobbying
It’s a stunning retreat from key promises and statements made by the government since its election in 2015.
Oil crash hasn't slowed industry research on oilsands innovation
The 2014 oil crash doesn't seem to have had much effect on research to shrink the environmental footprint of the oilsands, according to an industry alliance.
These giants bet on the oilsands, but now they're cashing out
Prime Minister Trudeau says no country “would find 173 billion barrels of oil in the ground and just leave them there.” No country, perhaps. But some energy giants are doing just that.
Oil, gas and mining lobbyists defend torrent of donations to BC Liberals
Seven firms and organizations were both top donors and top lobbyists in the periods examined.
Alberta's oil and gas wells are triggering a multibillion dollar bill
Landowners have been frustrated, questioning how long it's taking the Alberta Energy Regulator and provincial government to deal with an oil and gas liability that could cost billions to clean up.
Trump's 'America first' tone worries head of Canadian oil and gas industry group
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers president said Trump's comments are troubling for Canadians concerned about the future of the integrated North American oil and gas industry.
Oil industry says carbon pricing coming, pump revenues back into cleaner tech
CAPP told the federal government this summer that carbon tax revenues from oil and gas should be pumped back into the industry in order to "not only preserve, but enhance" the sector.
Trump's vow to soon ramp up production in U.S. raises concern in Canada's oilpatch
While Donald Trump's message lacked specifics, it has caught the attention of oil and gas groups north of the border, making the Canadian oil patch nervous.
Kinder Morgan boss says he's "not smart enough" to say how much humans influence climate change
Anderson's comments came days after the World Meteorological Organization reported this year was the hottest on record and that carbon pollution had reached levels not seen in three million years.
Is industry exaggerating the need for new Canadian pipelines?
Oil Change International crunched the numbers, and claims that the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is inflating the need for new pipeline infrastructure.