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Deep sea mining: concerns from the Pacific need to be heard
When it comes to the campaign to stop deep sea mining, the stakes may be highest for Pacific communities. One of the biggest deep sea mining target zones is in the Pacific ocean: the Clarion-Clipperton zone. This is where the industry wants to start mining operations.
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Greenpeace Canada Reaction to Fossil Fuel Subsidy Announcement
In response to today’s announcement by the the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, of a phase out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies, Greenpeace Canada senior energy strategist Keith Stewart said:
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Why Canada’s support for a deep sea mining moratorium matters
On July 10th, Federal Minister Joly, Minister Wilkinson and Minister Murray announced Canada's support for a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters. While the oceans are not safe from deep sea mining just yet, this was a huge step forward.
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Smoke mirror: wildfires and climate (in)action
Looking outside my window over the weekend, I could see that orange light in my backyard — and I perceived a tangible smell. I was reminded of the campfires I have with friends on lovely camping weekends. But now the smell of campfire is creating a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
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Mauvaise gestion des forêts au Québec: demandons une enquête sur le Ministère
Chiffres falsifiés, relâchement des normes, « chèque en blanc » à l'industrie... Découvrez les 6 constats que dévoile Enquête sur la mauvaise gestion du Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs, et pourquoi on demande une enquête officielle de ce ministère.
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The disproportionate impact of climate crisis on the LGBTQIA2S+ community
(LGBTQIA2S+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify.)
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Giant octopus lights up island in Ottawa, urging Canada to oppose deep sea mining
Greenpeace activists and staff created a 48 by 30 foot octopus light installation on Maple Island near the federal Global Affairs buildings to urge Minister Melanie Joly to say no to deep sea mining in international waters.
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INC2 Reaction: Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production — or it will fail
Talks for a Global Plastics Treaty in Paris concluded today.
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Reaction to Minister Guilbeault’s declaration on new biodiversity law
Today, at a press conference in advance of the National Biodiversity Symposium, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault affirmed his commitment to table biodiversity legislation before Parliament in late 2023 or early 2024 at the latest.
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BMO’s take on climate greenwashing
Greenpeace activists disrupted BMO Financial Group's conference on climate action, at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal. The activists unfolded banners to remind the crowd that BMO continues to fund climate destruction and violate the rights of indigenous peoples, despite the banks attempt to convince the public of the contrary.
