As the urban centre at the heart of Canada’s oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country’s most famous boom town. High oil prices helped to drive unprecedented demand for the thick, viscous bitumen that lies … Read more
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled “Our Changing Planet” to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and Environment page. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday. This week: From … Read more
India has missed its fuel efficiency target for passenger vehicles in the last financial year, the first time since the initiative’s inception five years ago. This could have major repercussions for the country’s ambitious climate goals, especially its aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030 from the 2005 levels. Indian makers of … Read more
