From the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)… The UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico, ended with … Continue reading Climate Conference concludes with Cancun Agreements
Cancun – The UN climate talks have ended in Cancun and leading experts from diverse organizations in Canada have responded as follows: Continue reading Leading experts respond to outcome of UN climate talks in Cancun
Vancouver – Conservation groups, represented by Ecojustice, have won a landmark federal court decision, which ruled the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has failed to adequately protect critical habitat of BC’s resident killer whales. Continue reading Federal Court rules DFO failed to protect BC killer whales
Toronto – Christmas is around the corner and many people are preparing to take part in the cherished family tradition of putting up a tree. As always, we have to ask, “Should we get a real tree this year?” Continue reading Christmas Trees: Real versus Fake?
During the summer months many enjoy taking the challenge of eating locally. It’s a great way to support your community … Continue reading Tips for Eating Local in Winter
Cancun – Environment Minister John Baird is arriving at the UN climate talks confused about what Canada is and is not doing to combat global warming. Leading organizations from across the country are calling on the Canadian government to come clean on misleading claims that Canada has banned coal-fired electricity generation. Continue reading Minister John Baird’s coal confusion
The federal government is not keeping its commitments to take the lead in protecting the environment and moving toward sustainable development, says Scott Vaughan, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. Continue reading Lack of federal leadership hinders progress on environmental issues
As world leaders gather in Cancun, it’s no coincidence that Bjorn Lomborg is traveling the world to promote Cool It, a new documentary that features his long-time efforts to undercut so-called climate alarmism. Continue reading The Cult of Bjorn Lomborg
Siemens announced today that it has selected Tillsonburg, Ontario, for its Canadian wind turbine blade manufacturing site. It’s the company’s first manufacturing plant for wind turbine components in Canada and represents an investment in excess of $20-million. The manufacturing, service operations and associated back-office activities are expected to create up to 300 jobs. Continue reading Siemens Wind Energy facility to create 300 jobs in Tillsonburg, Ontario
Toronto – Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner says the government needs to make improvements to its energy conservation programs if it hopes … Continue reading Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner urges improvements to ensure energy savings
On the opening day of the UN climate conference in Cancun, Environmental Defence and the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition launched “Gracias Por Nada,” a campaign by the mock Canadian Alliance of Petroleum Peddlers to thank delegates for doing nothing to tackle global warming. Continue reading Climate delegates told “gracias por nada” in mock pro tar sands message
With the Cancun Climate Summit set to begin, let’s hope that the mainstream press provides honest coverage. Continue reading Climate Change: Calling for honest media coverage in Cancun
