Europeans told to turn down the heat to reduce need for Russian gas
IEA says the reduction could help wean consumers off fuel that Russia is using as a weapon in Ukraine war.
Energy
Ukraine war sparks new debate over Canadian oil and gas development
The war in Ukraine is being used as a case study by those on either side of the debate over fossil fuel production in Canada.
Ontario cities call for clean electricity
It took 11 years for the province to stop generating electricity from coal, and climate advocates say it’s time for natural gas to go.
Grassroots groups call on Parliament to create just transition act in first 100 days
This week, grassroots organizations across the country are mobilizing to demand community-led just transition legislation within the first 100 days of Parliament as part of a “Climate Code Red” week of action.
IEA outlook paints grim reckoning for fossil fuel industry
The International Energy Agency’s latest projection is casting new doubt on Canadian megaprojects like the Trans Mountain expansion that experts say should force a reckoning in the country’s oil industry.
Canada invokes pipeline treaty with U.S. in dispute over Line 5
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau said in a statement Monday that the transit pipeline treaty “guarantees the uninterrupted transit of light crude oil and natural gas liquids between the two countries.”
'An expensive winter': Rising gas prices to mean higher heating bills
With North American natural gas prices soaring to heights not seen in years, Canadians can expect to pay significantly more to heat their homes this winter.
Canada is aiming for net zero by 2050. How do we get there?
Canada plans to cut its overall greenhouse gas emissions down to zero by 2050 — but climate change is a problem that requires many solutions. Here's how we could get there.
‘It’s no longer a hypothetical’: Communities across Canada demand climate action
Wednesday’s event in Halifax — the afternoon before the first official federal leaders’ debate — was one of about 60 taking place between Ucluelet and St. John’s, hoping to train politicians' attention on the climate crisis.
Concern about endangered right whales cited in suit over Nantucket wind farm
Approved in May, the nearly US$3-billion, 800-megawatt project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. It’s slated to become operational in 2023 and create enough electricity to power 400,000 homes.
Kenney, Savage must not be allowed to hijack Canada's just transition with conspiracy-mongering
Decarbonizing oil and gas production while letting market forces determine supply — not dismantling and phasing out — is still Ottawa’s fundamental approach to the national hydrocarbon sector, writes energy and climate journalist Markham Hislop.
What you need to know about Canada's fossil fuel subsidies
There has been a lot of talk lately about fossil fuel subsidies in Canada — and a lot of confusion.
How's Kenney going to explain his anti-energy inquiry now?
Jason Kenney bought the idea that foreign funding was at the root of Alberta’s problems, writes columnist Max Fawcett. What will he turn to now?
Alberta rebuffs 'Net Zero by 2050' plan: it's 'driven by activists'
The Alberta government is rebuffing an influential International Energy Agency plan to reach net-zero carbon pollution as an “unreasonable” and “unfeasible” proposal “driven by activists.”
Measuring Quebec’s strides in the circular economy
The Smart Prosperity Institute, an Ottawa-based think tank, released a report evaluating Quebec’s efforts in waste reduction and sustainability.