Bob Weber
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Bob Weber
'Scared to death:' Study finds Arctic killer whales intimidate narwhal
A study has concluded that the increased presence of killer whales in Arctic waters is intimidating narwhal into drastically changing their behaviour.
Survey praises Canadian Arctic companies for respecting indigenous rights
Overland’s report, the result of three years of work, looks at 92 resource extraction companies operating above the Arctic Circle.
Alberta to fund climate education programs in schools, by groups to provide info
The Alberta government is introducing a grant program for schools and community groups that want to implement climate change education programs.
Alberta research shows fracking fluids cause 'significant' harm to fish
Research has found that liquids released from fracked oil and gas wells can harm fish even at low concentrations.
'Have to spread the message:' Jane Fonda lends ear to First Nations on oilsands
The U.S. film star and Oscar winner said she made the visit to learn about the impact of oilsands development on First Nations and to support their opposition to pipelines.
Award-winning scientist says compromise needed on climate debate
Canadians need to turn down the heat and start listening to each other when they discuss global warming, says the winner of a major scientific award for his work on Arctic ice and climate change.
Canada's highest court to hear landmark cases on Indigenous rights and Enbridge pipeline
In both cases, Ottawa argues that the NEB was qualified to stand in for the Crown and aboriginal groups had plenty of opportunity to get information and express their concerns.
Loss of sea ice, changes to tundra: Study says Arctic faces 19 tipping points
Most of the threats are already appearing, and some are likely to lead to a new normal, even if countries manage to control climate change.
Concerns raised about possible ongoing problems at CNRL well in Alberta
Surface water collected near four fissures in the ground continues to show an oily sheen.
Environmental groups call subsidies to fossil fuel industry an 'anti-carbon tax'
A study suggests Canada's attempts to set a price on carbon are being undercut by subsidies to the fossil-fuel industry.