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Polluters shouldn’t be punished – they should just emit less: Saskatchewan premier
OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says big polluters shouldn’t be forced to pay for their pollution — they should just emit less....
Conservatives blast pro-carbon price economists as ‘so-called experts’
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives say they won’t be taking advice from “so-called experts” when it comes to carbon pricing, after more than...
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear plant
The US federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday. Holtec...
Report: A Hurry-up Offense for Energy Transition and Clean Growth Projects
“Canada requires a breathtaking buildout to hit its net zero goal by 2050,” chemical engineer Arash Golshan writes in a report for the...
Berkeley, CA, to halt ban on natural gas piping in new buildings
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) – The city of Berkeley, California, has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new...
Canadian premiers complaining about carbon price didn’t pitch better ideas: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says premiers who are asking him to cancel an upcoming increase to the federal carbon price have not proposed...
UK regulator warns it could block oil and gas projects if they do not cut emissions
The North Sea Transition Authority says it will work with oil and gas developers, but if they do not take steps it thought...
Canadian farmers ‘not satisfied’ with EU trade deal
Canadian farmers say they are bewildered by the French Senate’s rejection last week of the free trade agreement between the EU and Canada...
Economists defend Liberals’ carbon price as political rhetoric heats up
OTTAWA — Dozens of Canadian economists issued an ardent defence of Canada’s price on pollution on Tuesday, as the government faces increased pressure...
