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Saskatchewan releases climate plan without carbon tax, critics say won’t meet federal standards

Saskatchewan releases climate plan without carbon tax, critics say won’t meet federal standards

Oil and gas, electricity sectors exempted from carbon pricing The Saskatchewan Government released a Climate Plan called Prairie Resilience: A Made-in-Saskatchewan Climate Change Strategy, which it says focuses on the principles of readiness and resilience, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change – without a carbon tax. “This plan […]

By December 12, 2017 1 Comments Read More →
Canada launches $155 million clean technology growth program

Canada launches $155 million clean technology growth program

Government claims its leveraging investment in publicly funded research, laboratories and programs Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $155-million program that will fund clean technology projects in the areas of energy, mining and forestry, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental outcomes, according to a Government of Canada press release. […]

By November 21, 2017 0 Comments Read More →
Methane plan can cut emissions by 45%, protect 7,000 jobs: CAPP

Methane plan can cut emissions by 45%, protect 7,000 jobs: CAPP

Made-in-Alberta solution would cost oil, natural gas industry $700-million over 8 years The Government of Alberta committed to reduce methane emissions by 45 per cent. Industry created competitive plan to achieve this in the most efficient way while protecting 7,000 jobs and balance environmental and economic priorities, according to an analysis conducted by the Canadian […]

By October 31, 2017 1 Comments Read More →
Offshore five-year plan removes new American energy opportunities

Offshore five-year plan removes new American energy opportunities

Independent oil and gas producers condemn taking 80% of federal offshore lands out of drilling plan The Obama Administration’s finalized five-year offshore oil and natural gas leasing program, which sets the lease sale schedule for 2017-2022, is drawing heavy fire from energy industry associations. In Sept., the Independent Petroleum Association of America joined the Alaska […]

By November 22, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Alberta launches Indigenous renewables pilot program

Alberta launches Indigenous renewables pilot program

As part of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, the provincial government is launching two small-scale pilot programs for First Nations and Metis communities that invest in local renewable projects that create jobs, reduce emissions and lower utility costs, according to a press release from the Alberta Government. The Alberta Indigenous Solar Program (AISP) and the Alberta […]

By October 7, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Majority of pension-fund beneficiaries oppose fossil fuel divestment – survey

Majority of pension-fund beneficiaries oppose fossil fuel divestment – survey

Survey asks critical question: What do actual pensioners think of fossil fuel divestment? The District of Columbia Retirement Board intends to divest its direct financial holdings in hydrocarbon-energy producers, while not selling any of its larger commingled funds that contain many of the same stocks, according to the Independent Petroleum Association of America. The IPAA unveiled new […]