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Australia challenges duty of care ruling to prevent future climate change
The Federal Court battle over a proposed coal mine expansion comes as Prime Minister Scott Morrison battles to persuade his conservative government colleagues to commit to a zero emissions target for Australia by 2050.
Fix food insecurity to help first-year undergrads, prof says
One in five Canadian students moving from high school to university are dealing with food insecurity, a recent study found, a stress its author says puts those undergrads at risk of languishing from the start or ultimately dropping out.
Enviro groups want feds to step in after report reveals Alberta’s tailings ponds are growing
Environmental groups are calling on the federal government to step in after oilsands tailing ponds grew by 90 million cubic metres in 2020 despite a drop in oil production, according to a report released last week by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
Coldplay pledges to lower CO2 emissions by 50 per cent on 2022 world tour
Band announces a range of initiatives to reduce energy consumption, including stadium floors that harness fans’ kinetic energy.
Brennan Strandberg-Salmon has the tools for aspiring climate champions
Interested in a career in the low-carbon economy, but not sure what steps to take? Brennan Strandberg-Salmon has you covered.
‘We will never forget what you have done’: Climate activist slams Shell CEO as TED panel unravels
Lauren MacDonald, a young climate activist, had waited patiently for her turn to speak. When it came, the picture she painted of the oil giant told a much different story than the one Ben van Beurden had described moments before.
Airport security staff may be in charge of vaccine verification for travellers
The federal government is considering asking airport security agents to screen passengers for vaccine passports