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Goodbye oil and gas cap? Ottawa signals it’s gone, with some caveats
After months of speculation, the federal government is signalling its intention to eliminate the oil and gas emissions cap. But it comes with some strings attached.
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This is how much the Earth will warm with countries' new climate plans, UN says
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UNB researcher exploring at-risk sea ice returns from Arctic expedition

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Kamloops, B.C., working to remove invasive Russian olive trees — but it could take decades

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In boost to mining industry, Canada commits to stockpile critical minerals as a national security priority

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