Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Exporting Green to Affect Change on Climate

March 14, 2013, 2:50 pm

Fossil fuel free is an ambitious goal, even for Denmark. But with forward thinking, flexible politicians like Ms. Olsen Dyhr, Denmark has a great chance to pull off such [...]

Clean Energy Funding Targets Idling Engines

February 27, 2013, 9:15 pm

A B.C. researcher has received funding to develop systems to reduce fuel consumption and emissions in long-haul trucks.

Air Pollution From Coal Seam Gas May Put Public Health at Risk

February 27, 2013, 6:59 am

While public concerns about the effects of coal seam gas on surface and groundwater are well known, air emissions including known carcinogens from CSG mining need proper [...]

Rethinking the Cap and Trade Offsets

January 30, 2013, 9:09 pm

Enforcement for California’s cap-and-trade program began with the new year, but environmental organizations are voicing concern that the climate control measure may only [...]

Could Hockey Become an Endangered Sport?

January 26, 2013, 9:14 am

Unless we rein in greenhouse gas emissions, outdoor skating in parts of Canada could be history within the next 50-100 years.

All-Night Negotiations in Doha Produce No Cliffhanger

December 16, 2012, 9:09 pm

The annual ritual of climate negotiations has just ended in Doha, following a pattern similar to previous climate conferences. The negotiations continued late into the night. [...]

Oil and Gas Polluting Less, Says Group

December 5, 2012, 7:50 pm

Greenhouse gas emissions remained relatively flat over 2011 despite a 1 percent increase in production, says an industry group.

Controversial Airline Emissions Plan Suspended by EU

November 12, 2012, 8:14 pm

A controversial plan that would require all planes that fly in and out of European Union states to pay for their carbon emissions was suspended Monday.

US Carbon Emissions Hit 20-Year Low

September 2, 2012, 4:22 am

Along many highways in America’s heartland, large windmills can be found covering acres of land.

Brazilian Judge Suspends Massive Amazon Dam Construction

August 15, 2012, 2:08 pm

A court in Brazil ordered the halting of work on a hydro-electric dam in the Amazon, saying that local indigenous people living nearby were not consulted.