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Coal-fired plants shutting down, despite Trump’s promises

Jan. 14, 2019- CBC News- With cheaper natural gas and renewables, aging coal generators too expensive to keep up

Winnipeg lacks the financial dexterity to deal with mundane climate change

Jan. 13, 2019- CBC News- Rather than a catastrophe, new and numerous financial headaches threaten the city

Carbon emissions up as Trump agenda rolls back climate change work

Jan. 8, 2019- The Guardian- Last year’s 3.4% jump in emissions is the largest since 2010 recession and second largest…+

Climate change was the driving force behind destructive 2017 B.C. wildfire season, study says

Jan. 8, 2019- CBC News- Researchers suggest global warming increased area burned up to 11 times

Wildfire soot darkening glaciers could speed up melt rate, scientists fear

Jan. 7, 2019- CBC News- Soot and smoke contribute to melting of glaciers, as darkening ice absorbs more sunlight

2018 was 4th warmest year on record, EU climate change report finds

Jan. 7, 2019- CBC News- This year will also likely be hot, Copernicus Climate Change Service says

A new climate deal has entered into force. It could change the course of our warming planet

Jan. 3, 2019- National Observer- While celebrating our joint efforts and ultimate success, the world has to now brace itself…+

Winnipeg Transit wants to know cost of buying up to 20 electric buses

Jan. 2, 2019- CBC News- Estimate for ‘test fleet’ a baby step toward electrification; No source of funding yet known

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