For those who take a measure of pride in the fact that Canada has put a price on carbon, one that is essentially painless, by the way, thanks to the federal rebate, here is some sobering news: Canada ranks among the worst countries in its efforts to combat climate change.
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A Different Point of View....: Environmental Groups failing by not lobbying Ottawa over climate change
Canada is far behind many other countries when it comes to meeting its carbon reduction targets. We have an “inadequate” ranking on the international mechanism tracking carbon emitters, says Climate Action Tracker. Many other countries/regions, such as Norway, the European Union, the United States and China, are well ahead of
Continue readingA Different Point of View....: Environmental Groups failing by not lobbying Ottawa over climate change
Canada is far behind many other countries when it comes to meeting its carbon reduction targets. We have an “inadequate” ranking on the international mechanism tracking carbon emitters, says Climate Action Tracker. Many other countries/regions, such as Norway, the European Union, the United States and China, are well ahead of
Continue readingA Different Point of View....: Why are our environmental groups supporting weak climate targets?
Canada is far behind many other countries when it comes to meeting its carbon reduction targets. We have an “inadequate” ranking on the international mechanism tracking carbon emitters, says Climate Action Tracker. Many other countries/regions, such as Norway, the European Union, the United States and China, are well ahead of
Continue readingA Different Point of View....: Why are our environmental groups supporting weak climate targets?
Canada is far behind many other countries when it comes to meeting its carbon reduction targets. We have an “inadequate” ranking on the international mechanism tracking carbon emitters, says Climate Action Tracker. Many other countries/regions, such as Norway, the European Union, the United States and China, are well ahead of
Continue readingDeSmogBlog: Canadian Environmentalists: Tree Hugging Terrorists or Just Concerned Citizens?
Super Evil Tree.png The Canadian Federal government’s new counter-terrorism strategy has been ruffling feathers in the environmental community since it was released by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews on February 9. The report says that the Federal government will be vigilant against domestic extremism “based on grievances – real or
Continue readingRailroaded by Metrolinx: End Subsidies to the Fossil Fuel Industry by the next Federal Budget
This is the second video produced by our frenetic little team at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (Toronto Chapter) about why the Conservatives paying $1.4 billion dollars to the oil, gas and coal companies is just absurd. Please call the Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty at 866-599-4999 and let him know that
Continue readingRailroaded by Metrolinx: End Subsidies to the Fossil Fuel Industry by the next Federal Budget
This is the second video produced by our frenetic little team at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (Toronto Chapter) about why the Conservatives paying $1.4 billion dollars to the oil, gas and coal companies is just absurd. Please call the Finance Minister,…
Continue readingRailroaded by Metrolinx: End Subsidies to the Fossil Fuel Industry by the next Federal Budget
This is the second video produced by our frenetic little team at the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (Toronto Chapter) about why the Conservatives paying $1.4 billion dollars to the oil, gas and coal companies is just absurd. Please call the Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty at 866-599-4999 and let him know that
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