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Toronto declared a Climate Emergency. Now what?
Toronto declared a Climate Emergency. Now what? Watching Toronto City Council debate its climate emergency declaration, it was clear that even the most battle-scarred of politicos had been moved and/or…
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World scientists, David Suzuki issue call on city mayors to reduce meat consumption
(Montreal / Toronto / Vancouver) – In an open letter published today, 65 scientists from 11 different countries, including prominent Canadian geneticist and broadcaster David Suzuki, called on mayors around…
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How (and where) Greenpeace is campaigning for a world beyond oil
Around the world, people are standing up against the fossil fuel industry and calling for big changes to solve the climate emergency. We urgently need more sustainable and equitable…
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“It’s crunch time”: Greenpeace Canada statement on Toronto climate emergency motion
In reaction to Toronto City Council unanimously passing a motion to declare a climate emergency, Greenpeace Canada Senior Energy Strategist, Keith Stewart, said: “It’s crunch time. Toronto has recognized that…
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ADVISORY: Greenpeace Canada to hold larger-than-life street art murals in Montreal and Vancouver
Two days before Leaders’ Debate Greenpeace Canada to hold larger-than-life street art murals in Montreal and Vancouver to push for climate action October 2nd, 2019 (CANADA) – Following the massive…
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Leading National Environmental Organizations Release Responses from Federal Parties on 10 Environmental Priority Questions
Today, Canada’s leading environmental organizations released the answers to a Federal Party Survey on Environmental Platforms that address the climate change, biodiversity, toxics and waste crises harming our country. The survey was…
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It was historic – 7.6 million strike for climate action
It was historic. Over 750,000 people across Canada, more than 7.6 million people across the planet in 170 countries, at 6383 events. It was the largest planetary mobilization for action…
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REACTION : Liberal Party’s election commitment to protect 25% of Canada’s oceans and lands by 2025
Vancouver – In response to the Liberal Party’s election commitment that they intend to protect 25% of Canada’s oceans and lands by 2025, Sarah King Greenpeace Canada’s Head of Oceans…
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How thriving oceans can help to defend us against climate change
It’s rare for a day to pass without yet another apocalyptic warning about the future of Planet Earth. Today was no exception, with headlines stating that our oceans are in…
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New IPCC report shows critical need for accelerated climate action and oceans protection
Canada – The launch of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on the Ocean and Cryosphere today, highlights the need for governments to urgently scale up and…
