All articles by Laura Bergamo
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Greenpeace reaction to Tim Hortons and Loop partnership on reusable container pilot program
TORONTO - Today, Tim Hortons, announced that it will partner with Loop to pilot a deposit-return reusable cup and packaging program in some locations across Toronto. The pilot is set to begin in 2021. Burger King, also owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc., will pilot similar programs outside of Canada. In response to the news,…
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Greenpeace Throne Speech scorecard gives mixed marks to Liberals’ “ambitious but incomplete” recovery plans
Today, Greenpeace Canada launched a scorecard evaluating the plans and priorities in yesterday’s Speech from the Throne. The scorecard offers an in depth analysis of the measures announced, including how the plans stack up against the policies Greenpeace recommended for a green and just recovery from covid-19.
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Greenpeace captures images of illegal fires raging in the Amazon
Manaus, 17 July, 2020 - Greenpeace Brazil has captured photos of fire hotspots burning throughout the state of Mato Grosso, in the Amazon rainforest. The images were taken as part of flyovers conducted between 7-10 July to document the fires in the Amazon.
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Seven principles to align COVID-19 recovery with Canada’s climate commitments–new report shown to key federal ministers
OTTAWA - As the federal government works out its COVID-19 economic recovery, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) today released seven principles outlining a roadmap for meeting Canada's 2050 climate commitments while spurring economic resilience and creating good jobs. Canada's leading environmental groups, who represent close to two million people, have signed on to…
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Put People First, Demand Over 150 Canadian Organizations with the Launch of Six Principles for a Just Recovery
As governments prepare recovery plans amidst the COVID-19 crisis, an informal alliance of over 150 civil society groups, representing collective memberships of millions in Canada, are demanding these plans move us toward a more equitable and sustainable future, with the release, today, of six Principles for a Just Recovery.United in support of the Principles, endorsing…
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Norwegian oil fund finally divests from Suncor, CNRL, Cenovus and Imperial OIl
Toronto — In reaction to the exclusion decisions from Norges Bank, Greenpeace Canada Senior Energy Strategist Keith Stewart said:
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IGC4 postponement: Greenpeace’s response
The fourth and final round of negotiations towards a Global Ocean Treaty, due to take place later this month at the UN in New York has been postponed due to concerns around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Commenting, Dr Sandra Schoettner of Greenpeace’s Protect the Oceans campaign said:
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Tim Hortons makes changes to iconic Roll Up the Rim contest to incentivize reusables
Vancouver — In reaction to Tim Hortons’ announcement of the modernization of its iconic Roll Up the Rim to Win contest and its commitment to move toward reusables, Sarah King, Greenpeace Canada’s Head of Oceans & Plastics Campaign said:
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Reaction to Quebec’s declaration to reform solid waste management and expand the extended producer responsibility
Montréal – In reaction to Quebec’s declaration to reform solid waste management and expand the extended producer responsibility, Agnès Le Rouzic, Oceans and Plastics campaigner at Greenpeace Canada, said:
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$12.6B TransMountain construction cost better invested in Green New Deal
Canada – In reaction to the announcement that the TransMountain Expansion Pipeline construction costs are now estimated to be $12.6B, Greenpeace Canada climate campaigner Mike Hudema said: