A collection of stories that offers a comprehensive look at where Canada currently stands, what could be done to address the issue and what the consequences might be if this country continues with half measures. Source: The climate crisis: These are Canada’s worst-case scenarios – Macleans.ca
Tag: climate change
BC government has massive gap to reach carbon pollution targets
New report offers the first independent assessment of BC’s Climate Leadership Plan after the federal government’s recently announced carbon price schedule.
Turning Ontario’s climate targets into reality
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario praises the new climate law, but warns of tough road ahead.
BC lags behind other provinces on climate action
While Alberta, Ontario and Quebec move forward, BC’s carbon emissions are rising.
BC businesses join call for a stronger carbon tax
In an open letter to BC Premier Christy Clark, businesses and conservation groups argue that reducing carbon will benefit the economy.
Art installation on Vancouver seawall calls out Canada’s climate inaction
The #SeaLevelUprising art project sends message to leaders during First Ministers’ Meeting.
BC’s Cap and Trade Act scrapped to allow for LNG development
Legislation coming into force on January 1 allows BC’s greenhouse gas emissions from LNG to rise.
Leading Canadians call for investigation of climate change denier groups
False representations from well-funded climate change deniers mislead Canadians and violate the Competition Act.
Study reveals alarming effects of climate change on bumblebees
More than 100 years of data leads to important, but disturbing discovery.
Gap looms in Ontario’s fight against climate change
Ontario’s acting Environmental Commissioner offers some praise for the provincial government, but also warns it may be difficult to meet its climate change targets.
David Suzuki: Oiling the machinery of climate change denial and transit opposition
Those who profit from our continued reliance on fossil fuels will do what they can to convince us to stay on their expensive, destructive road. It’s up to all of us to help change course.
Permaculture 102: cold climate perennials
This workshop will shed light on some of the ways in which perennial cold climate agroforestry and forest gardening can address the pressing issues of soil loss, biodiversity reductions, climate change and meeting human needs.
Communications Training for Environmental Issue: Nov 17-18
Sustainability Network and CEGN host “Public Narrative 101 Workshop” on November 17 and 18 in Toronto.
Exploring the Cities We Want and How to Get There
The 2014 Cities for People Forum will bring together key thinkers and activists to shape a shared strategy for advancing a resilient and livable cities movement in Canada.
Innovation Talk | Adapting to a Changing Climate
Learn how communities and cities can become more resilient with climate change adaptation practitioners David MacLeod, Blair Feltmate and Dan Sandink.
David Suzuki: Prescription for health is to fight global warming
If we want to protect our health, our children’s and grandchildren’s health, and the natural systems that keep us alive, we must act now.
David Suzuki: Global warming deniers get more desperate by the day
It’s time to shift attention from those who sow doubt and confusion, to those who want to address a real, serious problem.
David Suzuki: Canada’s cities lead on climate action
Actions to prevent global warming will lead to livable communities, improved air quality and protection of natural spaces.
