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The Manitoba government will launch a legal challenge aimed at the federal government’s decision to impose its carbon tax on Manitobans.

Swine nutritionists from across Canada are working to reduce feed costs, improve feed efficiency and reduce wasted nutrients in ways that will benefit the environment.

The Manitoba government is taking the next step toward implementing its climate and green plan, through the creation of an implementation office that will co-ordinate work across government.

The province has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards.

Manitoba Sustainable Development advises that retesting of soil from dozens of areas around central Winnipeg has found a significant decrease in the level of lead found in the soil compared to similar testing done in the 1980s and in 2007-08.

Manitoba’s Premier says he will continue to oppose the imposition of a federally imposed carbon tax.

Manitoba’s Premier says investments in environmental infrastructure will benefit both the environment and the economy.

Premier Brian Pallister announced that the Manitoba government will move forward with its Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan, without a carbon tax.

The province has submitted its carbon pricing plan to the federal government as part of the terms of the Pan-Canadian Framework.

The Manitoba government confirmed the receipt of the Clean Environment Commission’s report on the public outreach and review of the Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment, which was conducted by the province and Manitoba Hydro.