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“N.S. premier doubles down on complaint to professor over AI data centre comments Premier Tim Houston says he's glad his communication adviser sent the critical email Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is doubling down on a complaint his office sent to a…”

“N.S. premier's office criticizes Toronto professor over comments on AI data centre The email called Sibo Chen's remarks 'irresponsible' and 'uninformed' Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's office has criticized a Toronto professor for making "slanted comments"…”

“In September, the nation filed for a judicial review of the project’s exemption from a provincial environmental impact assessment.”

“(Ben Stansall/Getty Images) As the King set off for his Caribbean visit this past week, much attention focused on how he would address the devastating impacts of the transatlantic slave trade and calls for an apology and reparations from the British…”

“When she speaks, there’s a sense of exhaustion and, at times, even hopelessness.”

“… possible abuses Canada is under renewed pressure to hold Canadian companies accountable for alleged human rights and environmental abuses abroad, months after the government announced it was shuttering a corporate watchdog office that investigated…”

“…vasive wild pigs in Manitoba Experts warn animals pose risk of African swine flu spread if disease arrives in Canada Thermal drones and environmental DNA testing are showing promise in strengthening Manitoba's fight against invasive, destructive and…”

“The omnibus bill is proposing to amend several pieces of environmental legislation in order to fast-track pipelines, power lines, mines and other projects that fall under federal jurisdiction.”

“Where do B.C.'s parties stand on the future of AI data centres?”

“…ief: - the oil and gas emissions cap; - returning oversight of the industrial carbon tax to the provinces; - the net-zero power regulations; - the EV mandate; - repealing Bill C-69, otherwise known as the Impact Assessment Act; - guaranteeing Alberta “full…”

“Both levels of government say they expect any data centre to have local benefits, minimal environmental impact and minimal water use, and for there to be no resulting power rate spikes.”

“…will grow with it There is an intense debate about the idea of treating and releasing tailings water The recent decision by Prime Minister Mark Carney to fast-track a new oil export pipeline to the West Coast is adding urgency for Ottawa to finally decide…”

“These social and environmental impacts exact a price primarily paid by the poorer countries where the feed ingredient is harvested and processed, far from where the resulting luxury types of seafood are eaten.”

“He’s been an environmental advocate since the 1960s, including with one of Canada’s early environmental organizations, SPEC.”

“…eemed to be worried that the changes the government is proposing means communities would have less time to digest all the impacts and respond during environmental assessments — which typically offer the opportunity for those who live closest to have their…”

“Even so, there is a distinct weight to this work — seeing the data play out in real time, knowing the severity of a storm's impact before it hits, and navigating how politicized the term "climate change" has become.”

“…in funding to protect oceans as major projects loom Funding aims to reduce affects of underwater noise on marine life and boost fisheries enforcement Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $1.2 billion in federal funding for ocean protections Tuesday, as the…”

“…e Meta Data Centre planned for Sturgeon County, Alta. — one of the largest proposed data centres in the province — the impact on household power bills could range from $270 to $460 per year once it begins operations, according to a recent report from…”

“…ion can begin on projects like mines, railways and ports, the environment and climate change minister needs to sign off on an impact assessment review — a thorough evaluation of a proposed project's potential environmental, social, economic and health…”

“She says she’s worried about the potential noise, environmental impact and loss of farm land.”

“But as it lights up, bright green in the shape of a pair of lungs, it tells me my real lungs, here in her small office in Toronto, are safe from invisible but harmful air pollutants.”