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The AES Corporation coal-fired power plant in Kapolei, Hawaii is shown on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 during a ceremony to mark the closure of the facility. Photo by: The Canadian Press/AP/Caleb Jones

Hawaii shutters last coal-fired power plant as ban begins

The last coal shipment arrived in the islands at the end of July, and the AES Corporation coal plant closed Thursday after 30 years in operation. The facility produced up to one-fifth of the electricity on Oahu — the most populous island in a state of nearly 1.5 million people.

By Caleb Jones | News | September 1st 2022

Justin Trudeau and Olaf Scholz shake hands at the start of a signing ceremony after signing a deal to kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, on Aug. 23, 2022 in Stephenville, N.L. File Photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Green hydrogen is moving slow for city bus projects, transit advocate points out

The Canada-Germany hydrogen pact sends a positive signal about the future of the industry, but its short timeline seems "difficult" given how long it is taking to get smaller projects running within Canada, a transit advocacy groups warns.

By Mia Rabson | News, Politics | August 26th 2022

Canada’s leading electric bus maker hopes to ride wave of zero-emission transit technology

Winnipeg-based New Flyer Industries is the country’s leading electric transit manufacturer but “Buy American” legislation means the bulk of those highly desired zero-emission jobs are travelling south of the border.

By Winnipeg Free Press | News | August 26th 2022

Are oilsands companies holding out for more time, more money — or both?

Oilsands companies and their advocates are doing their level best to stall Canada's climate plans, writes columnist Max Fawcett. Ottawa needs to hold them accountable.

Opinion

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | August 25th 2022

A person picks through trash for reusable items as a fire rages at the Bhalswa landfill in New Delhi, on April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File)

Landfills are methane 'super emitters', satellite data shows

Landfills are releasing a significant amount of planet−warming methane into the atmosphere from the decomposition of waste, a study suggests.

By Sibi Arasu | News | August 11th 2022

A solar farm sits behind homes on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Mona, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Bill boosts U.S. climate credibility causing advocates to say, 'We're back baby'

After a moment when hopes dimmed that the United States could become an international leader on climate change, legislation that Congress is poised to approve could rejuvenate the country’s reputation and bolster its efforts to push other nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions more quickly.

By Christina Larson & Chris Megerian | News, US News, Politics | August 10th 2022

There is an important conversation to be had about the best way — and, crucially, the least costly way — for Canada’s farmers to reduce their emissions, writes columnist Max Fawcett. Photo Government of Alberta/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Why farmers are the freedom convoy’s next act

Time will tell whether they get around to dumping actual manure onto major highways in protest, or whether we’ll merely have to contend with the metaphorical version being thrown at our federal government, writes columnist Max Fawcett.

Opinion

By Max Fawcett | Opinion, Politics | August 10th 2022

greenhouse gas emissions

Hawaii shutters last coal-fired power plant as ban begins

Green hydrogen is moving slow for city bus projects, transit advocate points out

Canada’s leading electric bus maker hopes to ride wave of zero-emission transit technology

Are oilsands companies holding out for more time, more money — or both?

Landfills are methane 'super emitters', satellite data shows

Bill boosts U.S. climate credibility causing advocates to say, 'We're back baby'

Why farmers are the freedom convoy’s next act

Environmental groups oppose proposals to build LNG terminals on Canada's East Coast

Australia bans coal mine to protect Barrier Reef

N.W.T. will encourage more residents to drive electric vehicles

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