How much carbon can farmers store in their soil? Nobody really knows
Advocates in the United States believe the long-awaited farm bill could help fix that.
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Fruit and grain farmers are braced for a bad summer
For months, Will Robbins has been praying for snow. The organic grain and cattle farmer's Saskatchewan fields are "tapped out" of water after three back-to-back years of drought.
Ontario groups alarmed by changes to Endangered Species Act
Conservationists say the changes prioritize development interests over the protection of at-risk plant and animal species.
The promise of Bras d’Or
Volunteers have protected and promoted the Cape Breton estuary for over a decade — which is good news for the planet.
Plans for new coal mine show the need for water pollution probe
A new coal mine proposed in B.C.’s Elk River Valley highlights the need for a long-overdue cross-border investigation into water quality and an end to coal mining in the region, some environmental groups argue.
Nova Scotia to strip private utility of control over power grid access, appoints new energy regulator
Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton made the announcement on Friday, shortly after the two-member Clean Electricity Task Force released its report calling for the creation two new entities: an independent operator to control energy system planning, and an independent energy regulator.
Alberta's energy regulator accepts new coal mine application, will hold public hearing
In a letter dated Thursday, the Alberta Energy Regulator says it has decided the Grassy Mountain proposal should be considered an advanced project and be exempt from a ministerial order banning coal development along the province's eastern slopes.
Pembina Pipeline delays final decision on Cedar LNG until mid-year
The Calgary-based pipeline company and its project partner, the Haisla First Nation, have been working to develop plans for a floating liquefied natural gas facility in Kitimat, B.C.
Billions in GST, HST on carbon price not dedicated to climate programs: PBO
The revenue from the carbon price itself is required by law to be returned to households and businesses through rebates and granting programs.
B.C.'s election budget boosts family, small business but sends deficit soaring
The budget also pledges to introduce a home flipping tax to deter real estate speculators and a commitment to provide one cycle of free invitro fertilization to anyone who wants to start a family, Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Thursday.
Trudeau jabs Poilievre over porn bill
Trudeau accused Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of "spreading lies" about the Liberal government's upcoming online harms legislation — even while supporting a bill that would create online restrictions.
Manitoba Hydro losing money as need for more power draws near
The Crown utility is forecasting a $190-million net loss for the fiscal year that will end in March.
The struggle to trust while conserving nature in the North
Some community skepticism in James Bay shows Ottawa will have to work to gain trust when it comes to Indigenous-led conservation.
UN kudos for Canadian project to climate-proof coastal estuaries
A West Coast estuary resilience project involving a dozen First Nations partners, academics and government scientists studying climate impacts and solutions for vital tidal ecosystems is getting global attention.
How low can it go? Great Lakes’ average ice cover drops to 6%
Scientists say global heating is driving ice loss and warmer water, as ice cover falls short of the 50-year average of 18 per cent.