Canada

Region:

Canada [11]

"Alberta Court Rules Federal Carbon Tax Is Unconstitutional" [12]

"The Alberta Court of Appeal has concluded the federal government’s carbon tax is an unconstitutional intrusion into provincial powers, handing Alberta a key victory in its battle with Ottawa over climate-change policies."

Public [3]

Canada [11]

Source: Toronto Globe and Mail [17], 02/25/2020

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An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts [18]

In Part Two of our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [19]” special report, we take a look at the impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest region — and how best to cover them. Our A-to-Z Guide explores 26 neglected angles and stories, plus resource links to get you started. And check out our inaugural backgrounder [20] and watch in coming weeks for additional tipsheets and a toolbox.

SEJ Publication Types:

Special Reports [21]

Topics on the Beat:

Activism [22]

Agriculture [23]

Air [24]

Biodiversity [25]

Consumer [26]

Disasters [27]

Economy & Business [28]

Food [29]

Forests [30]

Government [31]

Health [32]

Military [33]

Planning & Growth [34]

Policy [35]

Science [36]

Technology [37]

Region:

National (U.S.) [39]

Northwest (OR WA) [40]

International [41]

Canada [11]

Visibility:

Public [3]

Read more about An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts [18]

Teck Drops C$20.6 Billion Oil Sands Frontier Project [42]

"Canadian miner Teck Resources Ltd has withdrawn an application to build its C$20.6 billion ($15.7 billion) Frontier oil sands mine in Alberta, days before the federal government was to decide on whether to approve a project opposed by environmentalists and indigenous groups."

Public [3]

Canada [11]

Source: Reuters [43], 02/24/2020

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"Why Protesters Are Shutting Down Canada’s Rail Service" [44]

"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for "dialogue and mutual respect" Tuesday as the anti-pipeline protests and blockades that have paralyzed the nation's rail system entered their 12th day."

Activism [22]

Public [3]

Canada [11]

Source: Washington Post [46], 02/19/2020

Read more about "Why Protesters Are Shutting Down Canada’s Rail Service" [44]

Indigenous Community Opposing Canada Pipeline Launches Legal Challenge [47]

"An indigenous community opposing construction of a gas pipeline in Canada launched a legal challenge on Wednesday over the climate impact of fossil fuel projects on indigenous territories while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged pipeline protesters blocking rail lines to find a quick solution."

Activism [22]

Public [3]

Canada [11]

Source: Reuters [48], 02/13/2020

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Police Arrest 33 Indigenous Protesters Opposing Canada Gas Pipeline [49]

"Police in Canada arrested 33 indigenous rights protesters on Monday, ending the closure of Vancouver ports in British Columbia province by demonstrators opposed to construction of the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline, but movement of commodities and passenger trains was still disrupted by the ongoing rallies."

Activism [22]

Public [3]

Canada [11]

Source: Reuters [50], 02/11/2020

Read more about Police Arrest 33 Indigenous Protesters Opposing Canada Gas Pipeline [49]

Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [19]

This special report is designed to help journalists in the Pacific Northwest cover the impacts of climate change, as well as the actions taken to mitigate its worst effects and to adapt to what can’t be stopped. The report includes a wide-ranging issue backgrounder and tipsheets on climate impacts, mitigation and adaptation, plus a toolbox of sources. Read on for a wealth of story ideas for right now, and over the coming decade. We hope this is the first in a series of regional climate special reports, and welcome your suggestions [51] and ideas for future editions of "Covering Your Climate."

Topics on the Beat:

Agriculture [23]

Air [24]

Biodiversity [25]

Consumer [26]

Disasters [27]

Diversity [4]

Economy & Business [28]

Environmental Studies [52]

Food [29]

Forests [30]

Government [31]

Health [32]

Military [33]

Nuclear Power & Radiation [53]

Planning & Growth [34]

Policy [35]

Pollution [54]

Science [36]

Technology [37]

Wildlife [55]

Region:

National (U.S.) [39]

Northwest (OR WA) [40]

International [41]

Canada [11]

Visibility:

Public [3]

Read more about Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [19]

The Emerald Corridor — Impacts, Fixes and Rethinking Everything [20]

As the Pacific Northwest faces serious impacts from climate change, and moves to respond, the Society of Environmental Journalists provides a special in-depth report on how journalists can tell the unfolding story. “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” launches Feb. 11 with an extensive issue backgrounder, which will be followed by tipsheets and a toolbox over the next few weeks. We hope this is the first in a series of regional climate special reports, and we welcome your suggestions [51] and ideas for future editions of "Covering Your Climate."

SEJ Publication Types:

Special Reports [21]

Topics on the Beat:

Agriculture [23]

Air [24]

Biodiversity [25]

Disasters [27]

Economy & Business [28]

Food [29]

Forests [30]

Government [31]

Health [32]

Planning & Growth [34]

Policy [35]

Pollution [54]

Region:

National (U.S.) [39]

Northwest (OR WA) [40]

International [41]

Canada [11]

Visibility:

Public [3]

Read more about The Emerald Corridor — Impacts, Fixes and Rethinking Everything [20]

"Canadian Court Clears The Way For Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion" [56]

"Canada's Federal Court of Appeal has cleared the way for a major expansion to the Trans Mountain Pipeline by ruling against four different challenges from First Nations groups concerned about the environmental impacts of the project."