A worrisome wet wake-up call from the Arctic
Both the NSIDC and the European Space Agency say ice is thinning at a rate 50 per cent faster than scientists predicted. Continue reading A worrisome wet wake-up call from the Arctic
Category: Air and Climate
Climate change deniers are almost extinct
According to a recent poll, only two per cent of Canadians reject the overwhelming scientific evidence that Earth is warming at alarming rates Continue reading Climate change deniers are almost extinct
Connecting the dots from Ontario to Rio
Ontario’s endangered wildlife dodged a bullet (and a bulldozer) recently, when the provincial government reversed its decision to gut the province’s world-class Endangered Species Act Continue reading Connecting the dots from Ontario to Rio
COOL 2.0 Takes Off!
Greenlearning.ca – Since its launch early in 2012, COOL 2.0 has engaged many teachers and forged new partnerships. For example: … Continue reading COOL 2.0 Takes Off!
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 … Continue reading Event: Workshop: “Your Company’s Carbon Footprint – what it is and why it matters” – June 6th
Ontario needs to get ready for climate change: Gord Miller
The Commissioner’s report says the government must improve its strategic plan by prioritizing the actions that are needed, setting specific targets and timelines, identifying dedicated funding, and outlining the responsibilities of key government ministries. Continue reading Ontario needs to get ready for climate change: Gord Miller
Video: How scientists are projecting future climate change
This video explores how the addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere by human beings, has upset a natural balance between ocean, land and atmosphere that has been in place for thousands of years. Continue reading Video: How scientists are projecting future climate change
Video: Is the Earth cooling?
http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TVrb5UvwVnQ This video examines the “evidence” that some commentators use to make the claim that the Earth is actually cooling, … Continue reading Video: Is the Earth cooling?
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. Continue reading Durban climate deal will allow increasing emissions until 2020
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. Continue reading Friends of the Earth: ‘model regulation’ helps Canada save face in Durban
Citizens Climate Lobby proposes Save Our Climate Act in US
As the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions grows more evident each week, Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL), a US-based group, … Continue reading Citizens Climate Lobby proposes Save Our Climate Act in US
Planet In Focus: Featuring the “Polar Explorer”
The 12th Annual Planet In Focus Environmental Film Festival is fast approaching – October 12-16, 2011 in Toronto. Continue reading Planet In Focus: Featuring the “Polar Explorer”