Levelling the Energy Playing Field is a Climate Necessity
Too many people are consuming more than Earth’s systems can replenish. But while population growth…
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Emissions Inventory Shows Canada Must Rein in Oil and Gas
Canada’s recent greenhouse gas inventory shows climate policies are working — but we still face…
Despite Record Profits and Prices, Oil Industry Greed is a Bottomless Pit
Canada offers some of the world’s most generous support for the fossil fuel industry, but industry…
Climate-Altering Negligence is Endangering our Children
Most people try to keep their children and grandchildren safe and wouldn’t knowingly put them…
Healthy Food Systems for a Healthy Planet
We all have to eat. But the ways in which we grow, harvest, process, transport,…
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act
We have more climate momentum to celebrate: Last week November 12, 2020 the federal government introduced…
Friendships make life and climate better
Recently I’ve been thinking about what a low-carbon life might actually look like. We would…
Government must reject industry efforts to derail clean fuel standard
In its throne speech, the federal government committed to exceed Canada’s 2030 climate targets. The…
More federal transit money, e-buses could be climate lifesavers
If we’re going to tackle the climate crisis, we have to reduce transportation emissions. Good…
Politicians who deny reality aren’t fit to lead
When faced with conclusive evidence of a major threat to citizens, a true leader would…
Are governments giving up on global warming?
The U.S. president may think global warming is a hoax perpetrated by China, but his…
Airline emissions are flying too high
In July, Solar Impulse 2 became the first airplane to fly around the world without using fuel. At the same time, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been working on electric planes. These developments mean air travel and transport could become more environmentally friendly, with less pollution and fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and planes would be quieter.
Airline emissions are flying too high
In July, Solar Impulse 2 became the first airplane to fly around the world without…