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Canada's $21.5M Carbon Capture Investment Sparks Controversy

7/8/2025

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Canada is investing $21.5 million in five carbon capture projects in Alberta to combat emissions. However, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is under fire for echoing oil industry sentiments. Meanwhile, the ambitious $16.5 billion Pathways Alliance project hangs in the balance, with critics warning that carbon capture could deepen our dependence on fossil fuels.

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Canada is investing $21.5 million in five carbon capture projects in Alberta to combat emissions. However, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is under fire for echoing oil industry sentiments. Meanwhile, the ambitious $16.5 billion Pathways Alliance project hangs in the balance, with critics warning that carbon capture could deepen our dependence on fossil fuels.