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​A water treatment pond at the McKay River Suncor oil sands in-situ operations near Fort McMurray, Alberta, as seen in 2014.
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Canada takes a swing at cutting oil and gas carbon emissions

The Canadian government has launched new draft regulations requiring oil and gas producers in the country to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a third in the next eight years alongside a cap-and-trade system for the industry.

​Premier Danielle Smith tours Jasper, Alberta, Canada, in July.
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Chemtrail conspiracy takes flight over Alberta

A slightly unhinged school of thought now has it that vapor trails in the sky are sprayed deliberately to poison or control the people below. Enter Alberta Premier Danielle Smith ...

India’s push for climate justice
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India’s push for climate justice

India is leading the charge for rich nations to drop their "net zero" targets for poor countries who still need fossil fuels to grow their economies. Should the Indians be allowed to keep burning coal while brining more solar power online?

Coronavirus and the climate
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Coronavirus and the climate

As governments around the world grapple with COVID-19, the planet continues to warm. How is the pandemic likely to impact climate policy within and among the world's largest countries? For now, pollution is way down. Around the world, smog has decreased dramatically as coronavirus-lockdowns idle factories and park millions of cars, scooters, boats, and airplanes. This is temporary, of course, but it's a chance for people, at least those allowed outside, to see what clean air and water look like.



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