Steven Guilbeault’s resignation was an impressive act of principle. But the prime minister is also acting true to his values
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Electric vehicle prowess helps China’s flying car sector take off
One flying car factory in China says it has more than 7,000 pre-orders for its flying cars; some say the industry could be worth $41 bn by 2040
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Carney advances new oil pipeline, rattling environmentalists
New Alberta–Ottawa agreement marks a dramatic federal shift toward energy expansion despite climate pushback.
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COP-and-trade? Tariffs, carbon tax weigh on climate talks
International trade was top of mind for several countries heading into the COP30 summit, which wrapped on Friday
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Record support in Norway for fossil fuel drilling: study
About two-thirds of Norwegians agreed with Norway’s drilling for fossil fuels at its current rate; support for fossil fuels has trended upwards since 2019
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A rare oil CEO shows up at COP30, spars with activists
‘There have been cyclones in the Caribbean for decades,’ head of TotalEnergies said to activists who said fossil fuels cause climate disasters
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Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite U.S. policy shift: IEA
Data centres, artificial intelligence and air conditioners are the main causes for the rise in demand for electricity, report says
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Editorial: Bill Gates’ smart case for smarter climate spending
In a recent letter, Bill Gates urged the climate community to put human welfare at the centre of its climate strategies. Canada should heed his advice
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Cash only: How the loss and damage UN fund will pay countries
Fund will help poor countries address harms from storms, floods, droughts and rising sea levels; first grants are to be dispersed in 2026
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The AI revolution has a power problem
Data centres could account for 7 t to 12 per cent of the U.S. national energy consumption by 2030, up from 4 per cent today