Like Germany, Ottawa has mandated the phase-out of conventional coal-fired electricity generation.
wind and solar
May 18, 2022
9:26AM
Last election, the prime minister said he doesn’t worry about monetary policy.
February 17, 2022
10:29AM
The costs of rare materials needed to create wind turbines and solar panels have risen steadily.
December 13, 2021
11:38AM
Solar panels contain a variety of toxic chemicals including lead.
November 2, 2021
5:31PM
China represented 28 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions compared to less than 2 per cent for Canada.
October 27, 2021
11:50AM
It will cost up to an estimated $37.7 billion annually for Canada to move from coal to renewables.
October 18, 2021
9:13AM
Quebec may soon ban all oil and natural gas development in the province.
February 24, 2021
11:44AM
Wind and solar power are unfortunately unreliable and require backup power sources.
October 10, 2019
11:41AM
To preserve their “green image,” powerlines are often buried, adding to the cost and environmental impact.
