QSA's Week in Environment (#9, 2024)
Ocean carbon sequestration examined; Wildfire impacts on forestry; Illegal wildlife trade fines; Wetland restoration in BC; Fisheries investment in Quebec.
Start Date: 2024-11-30
End Date: 2024-12-06
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Senate Committee Examines Ocean Carbon Sequestration
The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans reviewed marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) technologies, emphasizing the integration of Indigenous perspectives. Ken Paul from Wolastoqey Nation advocated for a holistic approach, while Neil Craik highlighted regulatory challenges. The committee discussed Canada's role in ocean CDR research and the "Solid Carbon" project, which focuses on sub-seabed carbon storage. The need for a centralized regulatory framework was emphasized to avoid inefficiencies.
Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']
