Climate
Recent stories about climate
On the agenda: District energy, downtown parking, construction
This week, council will hear options for the future of the downtown district energy system, consider a rezoning for a parking lot in the core, and learn more about administration's proposed business-friendly construction policy.
Alberta Ecotrust sees role for AI to advance climate solutions
Though the use of artificial intelligence has come under fire for its impact on the environment, the technology has a role to play in addressing environmental challenges, says the vice-president of the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation.
Alberta Ecotrust wants to help Edmonton meet climate goals through partnership
A 35-year-old charity dedicated to advancing environmental solutions hopes the City of Edmonton will contribute $10 million toward its work in the next four-year budget, suggesting that such a collaboration would save time, money, and CO2 emissions.
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Five Edmonton-area projects share in emissions-reduction funding
If the five Edmonton-based projects to share in $15.7 million from Emissions Reduction Alberta succeed, they are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 4,700 tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, generate 504 person-years of employment, and contribute $81 million to Alberta's GDP
On the agenda: Snow, climate, heritage
This week, councillors will review new climate action priorities, a proposed update to the snow-and-ice-control policy, and a new heritage places strategy.
On the agenda: Bike lanes, climate resilience, Low Level Bridge
This week, councillors are set to discuss a pause on future bike lanes that take away parking or travel lanes, amendments to the city's climate resilience policy, and early designs for the Low Level Bridge replacement.
Carbon-capture project on hold at Edmonton cement plant
Diminished interest in incentivizing reductions in carbon dioxide emissions has delayed an Edmonton project once touted to be the world's first cement plant with full-scale carbon capture and storage.
Volunteers start looking at repairs for unpaved trails in river valley
Edmonton's unpaved trails have seen extensive damage due to the record rainfall so far this summer, says the head of the volunteer group that maintains them.