AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlberta Data Centre: A preliminary analysis says Kevin O’Leary’s proposed $70-billion project could emit 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year and dump enormous heat into the boreal forest. Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation is seeking a judicial review after the province exempted it from a full environmental assessment. Energy Costs: The Fraser Institute says Canadian electricity prices have risen 88% since 2000, while a Simcoe County columnist argues district energy could make new communities more efficient. Biodiversity: COP17 ended with gaps in funding and action. Canada has protected just 14% of its land and freshwater and 15% of its oceans, missing its 2025 conservation target. Climate Accountability: An Auditor General’s report found Ottawa quietly abandoned its pledge to end thermal coal exports. At a youth climate trial, an expert said Canada could transition to fully renewable energy by 2050.
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