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Juillet 28, 2021 9:10AM

Canadians generating less waste– despite growing economy
Jairo Yunis, Elmira Aliakbari
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Canadians generating less waste– despite growing economy

On a per person basis, Manitoba generated 962 kilograms of solid waste in 2002 compared to 891 kg in 2018—the largest reduction of any province.

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solid waste, waste management, pollution, waste generation
Juillet 13, 2021 1:00AM

Generation and Management of Municipal Solid Waste: How’s Canada Doing?
Jairo Yunis, Elmira Aliakbari
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Generation and Management of Municipal Solid Waste: How’s Canada Doing?
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solid waste, waste management, environment policy, garbage collection, pollution
Avril 21, 2021 7:00PM

On Earth Day, we should celebrate Canada’s environmental track record
Jairo Yunis, Elmira Aliakbari
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On Earth Day, we should celebrate Canada’s environmental track record

Per-capita solid waste disposal declined by 10 per cent between 2002 and 2018.

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Earth Day, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, electricity consumption, canada's environmental record
Mars 8, 2019 12:55PM

Government meddling and increased air pollution

Vincent Geloso
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Government meddling and increased air pollution

By eliminating road-pricing, Quebec reduced the cost of using an automobile and increased levels of air pollution.

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air pollution, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change
Décembre 11, 2018 11:20AM

Economic freedom—it’s good for what ails you
Kenneth P. Green
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Life expectancy is 79.5 years in the top quartile of countries compared to 64.4 years in the bottom quartile.

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economic freedom, life expectancy, per capita GDP, incomes, environment, pollution
Avril 22, 2014 2:00AM

Economic Freedom and Air Quality
Joel Wood, Ian Herzog
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Economic Freedom and Air Quality
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economic freedom, air quality, environment, economic prosperity, air pollution, pollution, carbon dioxide emissions, fine particulate matter, greenhouse gas
Avril 2, 2014 2:00AM

Crude Oil Politics
Kenneth P. Green, Alan Dowd
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The Obama administration has been punting a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline for five years now, and there’s no sign the president’s kicking leg is getting tired.

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crude oil, energy, Keystone XL, oil pipeline, oil transport, pollution, energy infrastructure, canadas oil sands, climate change, environment