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Ford government’s gutting of climate plan panned by 99% of consultation participants
More than 11,000 Ontarians participated in the Ford government’s public consultation on its Cap and Trade Cancellation Act, making it one of the largest responses in the 25-year history of…
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What people got wrong about Whistler’s climate letter … and why climate accountability is here to stay
In recent days, the City of Whistler’s letter to oil companies caused a furor in the Canadian oil patch, on Bay Street, and (inevitably) in the media. In the mainstream,…
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The history-making victory of the Amazon Reef Defenders
The Amazon Reef Defenders have made history. This young but massive global movement has won against one of the most powerful companies in the world: Total will not drill near…
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You’re amazing! Thank you for supporting Greenpeace
Thank you for supporting Greenpeace in 2018. Every petition you’ve signed and shared; every conversation you’ve had about issues that matter deeply to our future; every choice you’ve made and…
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8 ideas for greener and more socially responsible gifting
Do we really need more stuff to be happy in life? With the approach of the holiday season – and Black Friday casting a dark shadow – the question is…
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If Europe can do it, so can we!
On November 23rd, Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will meet with provincial environment ministers to discuss a concerted strategy to reduce plastic pollution.
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Big oil should look in the mirror
The Globe’s recent editorial “Only new pipelines can close Canada’s yawning oil-price gap” leaves a few things out of the discussion. The first is who’s responsible. Oil companies have no…
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REACTIVE: TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline project blocked
November 9, 2018 (ALBERTA) – In response to a federal judge ruling that the Trump administration violated bedrock U.S. environmental laws when approving a federal permit for TransCanada’s proposed Keystone…
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Finding peace in a time of despair
I have a confession. I’ve been really low these past weeks. I haven’t been able to shake a terrible cough. There’s just so much to feel sick about. The Kavanagh…
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Think we can’t win on climate change? This victory by Dutch citizens will change your mind
Victory in Dutch climate case and call for action by UN scientific report puts all laggard governments on notice: act now or see you in court! If it ever feels…