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Canada

Dion, Campbell felt sting of carbon tax

Posted in Canada on December 28, 2008

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Two words played a big role in politics in 2008 — carbon tax.

While the words may be environmentally correct, in an age of political correctness they are politically incorrect and dangerous.

Ask Stephane Dion.

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Canada to Impose Carbon Cuts If Government Falls (Update1)

Posted in Canada on December 11, 2008

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Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) — Canada’s opposition parties would implement tough carbon-dioxide emissions targets if they vote to topple Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s minority Conservative government next year, the country’s Green Party leader said.

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Canada’s gov’t to consult with provinces on climate talks

Posted in Canada on December 2, 2008

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LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (Reuters) - Canada’s environment minister said on Friday the federal government would give the country’s provinces a consultative role in any negotiations with the United States on a North American pact to cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Ottawa urged to match $2b carbon initiative

Posted in Canada on November 28, 2008

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Premier Ed Stelmach called on the federal government Thursday to cough up a matching $2 billion for carbon capture and storage technology, the same day Ottawa rolled out a series of austerity measures during tough economic times.
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Coal a natural for carbon capture: Lowry

Posted in Canada on November 28, 2008

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EDMONTON - Coal will remain the primary fuel for power generation in Alberta, and would be the easiest target for carbon-capture technology, says the president of city-owned Epcor Utilities.