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Sarah Lawrynuik

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About Sarah Lawrynuik

Sarah Lawrynuik covers politics, climate change and energy policy. Sarah has reported from across Canada, as well as from ten countries around the world with work published by CBC News, New Scientist, and The Narwhal among others. She's been a part of award-winning teams for both investigative and breaking news coverage. She’s currently completing her Master’s degree in global energy and climate policy from the University of London.

15 Articles

Alberta post-secondary cuts 'kneecapping' a generation

There’s little ambiguity about how Carolyn Sale, an associate professor of English and film studies at the University of Alberta, feels about the provincial budget released last week.
News, Politics | November 2nd 2019

Alberta bets the house on technology to help province slash carbon pollution

The UCP government has replaced the NDP-era carbon tax with a levy that only targets industrial emitters.
News, Energy, Politics | October 30th 2019

Alberta likely bound for blue wave in 2019 federal election

While Alberta has been hit with a number of shocking political results over the past few years, this federal election seems poised to return the province to old norms.
Election 2019
Analysis, Energy, Politics | September 30th 2019

These Ontario climate researchers are dumping oil in a lake to help the environment

A research team in the province's northwest is touching on some of the most polarized debates going on in the country: from climate change to the potential dangers of transporting — and spilling — oil.
Race to a Safer World
News, Politics | September 16th 2019

Calgary's sprawl is cancelling out climate progress

The vast growth of bedroom communities surrounding bigger cities in Alberta is undermining efforts to cut carbon emissions in urban centres. 
News | August 21st 2019
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