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Oxfam warns reforestation plans threaten food security
Over-reliance on tree-planting to offset carbon emissions could push food prices up 80 per cent by 2050, Oxfam said.
Canadians want a wealth tax and are willing to vote for it
A majority of Canadians believe wealth inequality should be tackled by increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations and even said it could influence their vote, according to a new poll.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan bets big on U.K. gas network
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is Canada’s largest single-profession pension plan, managing over $200 billion worth of assets around the world, and in January, committed to increasing its climate-friendly investments.
Ontario court rejects government bid to defund student unions
Doug Ford's attempt to defund student unions has been rejected by an Ontario appeals court, with the judge ruling the effort was “a profound interference in university autonomy.”
There’s a 46% chance that fish you bought is mislabelled
A new Oceana Canada study says that means some people are paying more for lower-quality seafood and some restaurants and grocery stores are being duped.
Intense hot weather makes huge California fire even more huge
California's largest wildfire exploded again after burning for nearly three weeks in remote mountains and officials warned on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, that hot, dry weather would increase the risk of new fires across much of the state.
Nova Scotia election campaign holds lessons for Trudeau Liberals
The election campaign in Nova Scotia may not be getting much attention on the national stage, but the federal Liberals in Ottawa are almost certainly keeping a close watch on the race.
Poll suggests Canadians think Delta variant will be the worst so far
A new poll suggests more Canadians believe the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has not passed as concerns rise about a fourth wave of infections driven by the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Climate extremes hit wealthier countries this summer
As the world staggers through another summer of extreme weather, experts are noticing something different: 2021′s onslaught is hitting harder and in places that have been spared global warming’s wrath in the past.
Thousands flee homes near Athens as fire rages
Firefighters in Greece raced on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, to fully contain a wildfire on the outskirts of Athens that destroyed or seriously damaged dozens of homes overnight, forced thousands to flee, and threatened a former royal palace, as high temperatures fueled wildfires across the country.
Kenney backs Alberta's top doctor and defends province's COVID response
Premier Jason Kenney says he respects the advice of Alberta's top doctor to lift all COVID-19 public health orders, as local leaders and health-care experts from across the country continue to condemn the province's plans.