New methane standards a step in the right direction for BC
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
Long-sought limits on methane emissions from British Columbia’s (B.C.’s) oil and gas sector will be phased in beginning January 1, 2020. That’s welcome, Maximilian Kniewasser, director of the B.C. Clean Economy Program at the...
1/18/2019 | Full Story
Much ado about nothing? Canada signs new NAFTA environmental side-agreement
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna has signed the new Agreement on Environmental Cooperation among the Governments of Canada, the United States of America, and the United Mexican States, a side agreement to the new...
1/4/2019 | Full Story
BRITISH COLUMBIA - environment legislation
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Motor Vehicle Act Regulations. Section 1 is amended. Effective November 28, 2018.
12/18/2018 | Full Story
ALBERTA - environment legislation
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Directive 085: Fluid Tailings Management for Oil Sands Mining Projects. New to our service under the Alberta Energy Regulator.
11/28/2018 | Full Story
BRITISH COLUMBIA - environment legislation
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Climate Change Accountability Act. Title changed from “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act”. Part 1.1 and paragraph 12(2)(b.1) are added. Paragraphs 12(2)(h) and (j) are replaced. In force November 9, 2018.
11/28/2018 | Full Story
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Occupational health and safety legislation
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Cannabis Control Regulation. New regulation under the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act. Effective October 17, 2018.
11/28/2018 | Full Story
Feds consulting on barium in drinking water
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OTTAWA, Ont—Health Canada has released “Barium in Drinking Water: Guideline Technical Document for Public Consultation” for comments with the intent of developing a drinking water guideline and guideline technical document on...
11/28/2018 | Full Story
Canada's energy future is green(er)
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
The decoupling of energy use from economic growth is a continuing trend, according to the just-released long-term energy outlook from the National Energy Board (NEB). Canada’s energy mix will continue to become greener, but there is a...
11/9/2018 | Full Story
Alberta hopes for payoff from methane reduction
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
Alberta is making up to $250,000 available annually, per small- and mid-sized facility in the oil and gas industry, to help reduce methane waste through leak detection and repair, energy-efficient equipment upgrades and other measures. The new...
11/2/2018 | Full Story
New budget Bill will support Oceans Protection Plan
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
The federal government has introduced legislative amendments to implement key parts of its $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan. The amendments are buried deep in the omnibus, 850+ page Bill C-86, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2,...
11/2/2018 | Full Story
