Climate change and wildfires the new norm
As of Aug. 25, there have been 415 wildfires in Saskatchewan, matching the 10-year average. The highest number of fires in the province was recorded in 2015 with a total of 720.
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Planning improved capacity is ‘critical’ for long-term flood prevention in Sask.
Saskatchewan announced a small fund for municipalities across the province to start implementing long-term planning for flood prevention.
Selkirk’s water treatment plant goes green, eliminates fossil fuels
The city’s drinking water plant is heated and cooled using a geothermal system and produces zero Green House Gas emissions.
Sask. to use natural gas, possibly coal beyond 2035 federal target
Saskatchewan’s natural gas plants are to be used until their end of life, which would be well past the Canada’s 2035 net-zero target.
Guilbeault says Moe’s comments on clean electricity ‘irresponsible’
SaskPower’s grid includes wind and solar energy, but it predominantly uses natural gas and coal to produce electricity.
Sask. looking at blocking Ottawa’s emissions policy
Moe did not say how he might block Ottawa’s clean electricity standards, but said more information is to be shared in the coming weeks.
How warmer temperatures impact Prairie lake ice
Rising temperatures could affect the ice on our prairie lakes. Warming air temperatures are reducing ice cover by an average of 31 days.
Reader questions about electric vehicles answered
What Flatlander readers want to know about electric vehicles and answers to their questions, like can local power grids handle EVs and more.
Flatlander reader shares experience buying EV
A Flatlander reader said the hardest part about making the switch to an electric vehicle was finding a car in stock.
Electric vehicle owners need better infrastructure
Some Flatlander readers say the provincial governments should invest more in EV infrastructure; others disagree.
