Category: Climate change
Reporter’s notebook: How to learn more about the Gelman plume without getting overwhelmed
There’s tons of documentation on the plume’s legal, technical and local history, but finding answers to big-picture questions can be difficult. Here’s what I’ve learned after 18 months of research.
Saskatoon Transit at Crossroads: Grid Emissions vs. Electric Buses
Saskatoon recently faced a critical decision regarding its transit strategy, specifically around the adoption of zero-emission buses (ZEBs). This decision arose from an evaluation conducted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), aimed at guiding Saskatoon Transit’s 10-year fleet renewal strategy. The evaluation highlighted a challenging dilemma: … [continued]
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Supreme Court decision on Utah rail case could also affect Line 5 tunnel proposal
The U.S. Supreme court wants lower courts and agencies to restrict the kinds of environmental issues should be used in permitting infrastructure.
Halifax’s Misguided Hydrogen Bus Effort: The Data Tells the Story
Halifax’s just announced hydrogen-diesel hybrid bus trial is intended to be an ambitious stride forward in the city’s climate action plan and a trial that transit operators globally will gain insights from. Yet, scratching just below the surface reveals a problematic disconnect between optimistic projections and operational realities. The trial, … [continued]
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Everything to know about microplastics in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement needs to be updated to address the urgent issue of microplastic pollution. Scientists suspect high levels of microplastics in the Great Lakes because they are landlocked, and closer to people, which are the main source of plastic pollution.