AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoSevere Weather Watch: Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Canmore and parts of the Bow Valley, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain possible, plus an air quality alert nearby. Climate Signals: Meteorologists are warning a “super” El Niño could intensify across the Pacific, with knock-on effects for B.C. weather and wildfire risk. Methane Cuts: Nova Scotia is partnering with St. Francis Xavier University to measure and reduce methane from its largest landfills, aiming to capture gas and cut greenhouse pollution. Waste Emissions Funding: Funding was announced for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, adding to provincial and municipal efforts to tackle methane. Invasive Species Prevention: Alberta is using trained “Conservation Canines” working dogs at boat inspection sites to detect invasive mussels before they reach lakes and rivers. Northern Land & Water: Indigenous land protectors behind the Ring of Fire court challenge are launching a southern Ontario tour to raise awareness of environmental and rights issues tied to development. Oil Patch Closure: Imperial Oil shut in production at the Norman Wells oilfield, ending more than a century of operations and moving to deactivation planning. Forest Recovery: Parks Canada crews are planting 1.25 million trees in Gros Morne to help forests rebound after a once-devastating moose population. Housing + Infrastructure: Ottawa and Ontario are investing $1 billion to help “non-development charge” municipalities build more homes by funding roads, bridges and water systems. Campus Climate: TMU created a task force to respond to an external review on campus expression and antisemitism after a security incident tied to a protest.
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