Tar Sands

Fuel from oil sands projects face effective ban under EU proposals, though UK may oppose green plan

Campaigners disappointed as White House says 1,700-mile pipeline will not cause significant environmental damage

Government agency reveals cuts in emissions will fail to offset soaring impact of Canadian tar sands

Department for Transport ducks accusations it is failing to support a new EU fuel directive designed to highlight carbon-intense fuel sources

Climate change commissioner says European Union could debate delayed Fuel Quality Directive proposals in coming months

Report claims Canada is stepping up lobbying efforts to block moves that could curb tar sands exports

Protests staged in London during attempt to promote Canadian tar sands as energy source

While the Federal government squabbles over energy policy and emissions cuts, Canada's provinces are steadily greening its economy

Report accuses Canada of lagging far behind the US in renewable energy investment

Scientific study directly contradicts industry-backed report claiming river water quality has not been unduly harmed