Canada may swap 50-year-old flame for LED lights in quest to cut carbon

The centennial flame is a popular attraction in Ottawa, but it could be replaced with an 'alternative sustainable approach'

The Canadian government's efforts to cut the country's carbon emissions have found a new target: a small flame that has burned on Parliament Hill for more than 50 years.

The centennial flame in Ottawa was first unveiled during celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Canadian confederation. Initially envisioned as a temporary installation, the flame remained so popular with visitors that it has continued to burn ever since.