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FILE PHOTO: A man washes waste plastic sheets, collected for recycling, in the polluted waters on World Environment Day in Karachi, Pakistan June 5, 2023. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo
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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever

Plastic treaty negotiations kick off in Ottawa as thousands of delegates debate how to address the life cycle of everyday substances – and...

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TC Energy says pipeline system resumes normal operations after fire

NGTL pipeline back to work after rupture caused wildfire and facility shutdown.

The Honda logo is displayed at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
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Honda to build electric vehicles and batteries in Canada’s Ontario: source

Honda will build electric vehicles and their parts in Ontario with financial support from the Canadian and provincial governments under a plan to...

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Energy Fuels shares down 10% after announcing deal for Base Resources

TORONTO — Shares of Energy Fuels Inc. were down 10 per cent in late-morning trading after the company announced a deal to buy...

Paper straws are seen at a market in Montreal on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less than 20 years. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Cap on production still contentious as Ottawa set to host plastic treaty talks

'Ambitious treaty' will be discussed in Ottawa as 176 countries gather to discuss eliminating plastic waste.

TC Energy Corp. says it has reduced the pressure on a segment of its NGTL pipeline system while an investigation continues into the cause of a rupture that occurred on the line earlier this week. TransCanada's Keystone pipeline facilities are seen in Hardisty, Alta., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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TC Energy reduces pressure on Alberta pipeline segment as rupture investigation continues

TC Energy Corp. says it has reduced the pressure on a segment of its NGTL pipeline system in Alberta while an investigation continues...

FILE PHOTO: A view of Oldman River and Crowsnest River that flow into the Oldman Reservoir, which according to local news media is at its lowest point in 30 years, near Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada March 15, 2024.  REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo
AgricultureClimateNewsPoliticsWeather

Municipalities, farmers agree to cut water use as drought persists in Canada’s Alberta

Alberta, which produces most of Canada's oil, natural gas and beef, opened water-sharing negotiations among licence-holders as it entered its fourth year of...

A survey from a clean energy think-tank says Alberta has done little to implement its plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at an announcement in Edmonton, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
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Pembina Institute report suggests little progress on Alberta’s emissions reduction plan

A survey from clean energy think-tank the Pembina Institute says Alberta has done little to implement its plan to reduce its greenhouse gas...

da's banks left the federal government no choice but to use legislation to force them to label federal deposits the way the government wants, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said. Guilbeault leaves caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Ottawa to force Canadian banks to call carbon rebate by name in direct deposits

Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law...

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Drivers in Eastern Canada see gas prices spike as refineries switch to summer blends

The cost of producing summer gas is higher because butane levels are reduced to meet Canadian environmental regulations and lower emissions. 

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