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Free heat pumps to cool our overheated planet and politics
The Trudeau government is being attacked from all sides over its decision to remove the carbon tax from home heating oil. Fortunately, there is a way forward that addresses the affordability and climate crises: offer free heat pumps and insulation upgrades for anyone who wants them, paid for by a tax on excess oil company…
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Companies must turn failure into effective action on the plastics crisis
Reacting to the new Ellen MacArthur Report entitled ‘The Global Commitment Five Years In: Perspective On Progress’ and 2022/23 progress report for Global Commitment signatories, Louise Edge said: ...
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Greening Ukraine’s Reconstruction: Building Back Better
Picture this. It’s a warm August evening, and you’re among a large group of like-minded people, high up in the Carpathian mountains. You’ve spent the last three days at an…
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Montreal Vote to Phase Out Gas in New Construction Reflects National Trend Toward Climate-Friendly Buildings
With its new policy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from new buildings, Montreal joins a growing number of Canadian municipalities from Quebec to British Columbia (B.C). that have made…
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What is the Pathways Alliance and why should we worry about It?
In 2021, a group of big Canadian oil companies joined forces, calling themselves the Pathways Alliance. This group includes Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Cenovus Energy, ConocoPhillips Canada, Imperial, MEG Energy,…
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How fall yard maintenance can help protect pollinators
Many of us by now have heard of #NoMowMay – a campaign dedicated to holding off on mowing the lawn or permanently mowing less while growing native plants and flowers to better support the bees, birds and butterflies. But have you heard of #LeaveTheLeaves – the fall counterpart?
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Alberta Securities Commission reviewing Greenpeace complaint of inadequate disclosure of climate risk by Suncor
The Alberta Securities Commission has agreed to review a complaint from Greenpeace Canada alleging incomplete disclosure of climate-related risks by Suncor Energy.
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Greenpeace Canada’s reaction to Paper Excellence’s owner’s refusal to appear before the Standing Committee on Natural Resources
By failing to appear, Jackson Wijaya is making a mockery of the Committee and our elected officials. It shows a stunning lack of respect for the Canadian public and an unbelievable lack of transparency.
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Ways to Take Action on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Tomorrow, September 30th, marks the first-ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday in Canada. It’s a holiday that was requested in one of the 94 Calls to Action delivered with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report (TRC) in 2015. Six years later, the Canadian government has finally made good on this request, and…
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Towards Justice and Healing: What to Read, Listen to and Support on Truth and Reconciliation Day
[Content warning: While some of the synopses below celebrate Indigenous identities, sovereignty and joy, many mention violence towards Indigenous peoples.]
