Ottawa — Sierra Club Canada wishes it were surprised by the government’s announcement to lower Canada’s emissions target for the … Continue reading Environment Canada Lowers Emissions Target 2nd Time in Four Years
Vancouver – Reducing business air travel by using teleconferencing software turns out to be the most popular strategy for companies … Continue reading Climate Smart’s Top Ten Strategies for Carbon Reduction
The B.C. government should strengthen its carbon tax in the 2010 budget, according to a set of recommendations released by … Continue reading Pembina’s ideas for improving B.C.’s carbon tax
Vancouver – British Columbia’s fight against climate change should focus on conserving at least 50% of its land base using … Continue reading Protect Nature in BC’s Fight Against Climate Change
Ottawa – A network of leading non-governmental organizations has made a people’s submission to the United Nations on behalf of over 150,000 Canadians who have signed the KyotoPlus petition on Canada’s climate change commitments. The submission was made in light of the January 31st deadline for countries to indicate what they will be pledging to do under the Copenhagen Accord. Continue reading A People’s Submission on Climate Change
BC’s farmland does contribute to high property prices, but not because it restricts development. For more than two decades, research has consistently shown that greenspace elevates property values. Our rich farmland, like our majestic mountains, our breathtaking coast line and rich biodiversity make this area one of the most popular places in the world to live. That, coupled with a climate that allows people to rollerblade the Stanley Park seawall in shorts and t-shirts in February, is what drives our housing values.
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Comment: By thegreenpages contributing editor Fraser Los After all the late-night hand-wringing by bleary-eyed world leaders, the Copenhagen climate conference … Continue reading Science left behind in Copenhagen Coverage
The government of Canada has used strong-arm tactics to shut down two parody websites criticizing Canada’s poor environmental policy, taking … Continue reading Canada destroys websites parodying climate policy
BC businesses take action on global warming as Province shows leadership in Copenhagen. VANCOUVER, BC (Dec. 17th) — Climate Smart … Continue reading BC businesses take action on global warming
A message from Ricken, Laryn, Anne-Marie, Iain and the Avaaz Canada team. Dear friends, Canada is blocking crucial UN climate … Continue reading Avaaz petition Harper killing Copenhagen
A giant polar bear ice sculpture in the centre of Copenhagen draws the crowds for the opening of WWF’s Arctic … Continue reading Bear in the Square – YouTube Video
Vancouver, BC — Oil and gas companies operating in Alberta’s oil sands are doing a poor job disclosing to investors … Continue reading Oil Sands: More Questions Than Answers for Investors
