Feds invest $8M into NWT green energy products
Several green energy initiatives are launching across the territory as a result of federal funding. The federal government is investing $8 million into eight projects,…
climate change
Bathurst caribou herd ‘not repopulating itself’
The latest results from the Tłı̨chǫ Government's monitoring program show a continuing decline.
Despite two years of “perfect conditions” for caribou, Tłı̨chǫ monitors are still seeing a low calf-to-cow ratio in the Kokètì ekwǫ (Bathurst) herd. Petter Jacobsen…
Feds pledge additional funding to mitigate coastal erosion in Tuktoyaktuk
In an effort to support Tuktoyaktuk’s fight against climate change, the federal government is providing the community with $5.5 million in funding. Some of this…
SLFN climate change initiative begins with survey
Smith’s Landing First Nation (SLFN) invites community members and the broader Fort Smith community to participate in a survey surrounding climate change initiatives in the…
Study shows how NWT can starting cutting diesel reliance immediately
Alternatives North says the NWT could cut its emissions in half within five years — and become carbon neutral within 15 — if the territorial…
Fort Simpson mayor calls on GNWT to invest in bridge over Liard River
With climate change affecting the ferry near Fort Simpson, Mayor Sean Whelly is calling on the territorial government to consider building a bridge over the…
MP McLeod backs Green New Deal; no word yet on Teck mine
Local climate activists are patting themselves on the back after MP Michael McLeod has said he will support a motion in the House of Commons…
Smith’s Landing chief fighting to be heard on proposed Teck Frontier mine oilsands project
If the federal government approves the massive Teck Frontier oilsands project, “Our rights are being trampled,” says Smith’s Landing First Nation Chief Gerry Cheezie. He’s…
NWT residents call on MP McLeod to endorse ‘ambitious plan’ on climate change
Residents from across the Northwest Territories have signed an open letter calling on MP Michael McLeod to push for a Green New Deal in Parliament….
Federal government touts new service to make it easier for northerners to adapt to climate change
Keeping track of all the data surrounding climate change is nearly impossible. About a year ago, the federal government launched what it hopes is a…