The Global Energy Monitor says an international boom in liquefied natural gas exports is undermining global efforts to stop climate change and Canada is one of the industry's biggest players.
Ottawa plans to impose the federal carbon tax on Alberta starting Jan. 1 and federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she has written the province about the decision.
Ed Whittingham has resigned as a board member from the Alberta Energy Regulator, citing concerns over the policies of the province's incoming United Conservative Party government, led by premier-designate Jason Kenney.
Research suggests Canadian oil is among the world's most carbon-heavy, but Canada's industry also has rules that if adopted worldwide could make a big dent in global greenhouse gas emissions.
Canada's environment minister hopes a gathering this weekend of the world's biggest economies and polluters will provide a show of strength for continuing with the Paris climate change agreement.
A national think tank recommends the Canadian government try to replicate the research in a new U.S. report leaked this week that bluntly says climate change is real and is already having an impact.
"I'm thrilled, a little bit surprised, a bit overwhelmed, excited and anxious all at the same time," said Glen Murray, who resigned as Ontario's environment minister on Monday morning.