Environmental Commissioner of Ontario praises the new climate law, but warns of tough road ahead.
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Environmental groups urge rejection of LNG terminal due to climate impacts
An environmental assessment report released by the federal government reveals extensive climate impacts from the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal.
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: China’s disastrous pollution problem is a lesson for all
We may never experience the kind of deadly pollution China is struggling with, but we can do a lot to make sure our air, water and soil are as clean as possible.
David Suzuki: IPCC report is clear and we must clean up our act
Will we take advantage of clean energy and conservation or remain stuck in the old way of just blindly burning our way through?
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.
Ontario failing in fight against climate change
Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller says Ontario needs to get back in the game on climate change.
Canadian academics call for oil sands moratorium
The recent article in the journal Nature urged a moratorium on new developments in Alberta’s oil sands.
Why are Obama and Harper so out of sync on carbon emissions?
Jeff Rubin compares two national energy policies going in different directions.
David Suzuki: Only with political will can we avoid the worst of climate change
A clean energy revolution is already underway and, as the world comes to grips with the need to change, it will inevitably spread.
Ontario stalls in conserving transportation fuels
Environmental Commissioner says the Ministry of Energy should lose responsibility for conservation because of its inaction on transportation fuels.
Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner: Time for action on transit funding
Gord Miller today released Building Momentum: Provincial Policies for Municipal Energy and Carbon Reductions, the latest volume of his annual Energy Conservation Progress Report.
Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner: Time for action on transit funding
Gord Miller today released Building Momentum: Provincial Policies for Municipal Energy and Carbon Reductions, the latest volume of his annual Energy Conservation Progress Report.
Toronto can reduce greenhouse gases by 70 percent, says U of T prof
Cities around the world can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing aggressive but practical policy changes.
Germany shows that renewable is doable
Germany gets about 20 per cent of its overall annual electricity from renewable sources, including solar, wind, water, and thermal, and aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from 1990 levels by 2020.
Event: Workshop: “Your Company’s Carbon Footprint – what it is and why it matters” – June 6th
Hosted by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Facility VRCA Vancouver Training Room Location: 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 1M3 Are you a little baffled by how to do measuring & managing of your company’s carbon footprint? Do you suspect that it can…
Durban climate deal will allow increasing emissions until 2020
While it is encouraging that a path forward now exists for an international agreement on climate change, the deal completed Sunday in Durban, South Africa, will allow greenhouse gas emissions to continue rising until 2020, at which point we may well exceed the tipping point on global warming, Citizens Climate Lobby said Monday.
Friends of the Earth: ‘model regulation’ helps Canada save face in Durban
Ottawa – With Canada’s international environmental reputation at rock bottom at the Durban climate negotiations, Friends of the Earth Canada has decided to donate its services to help Canada.
