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I’m a climate activist. Here’s why I’m at a UN conference hosted by an oil CEO
Why I’m here with colleagues and allies at COP28? Because civil society is capable of exerting power to balance corporate interests and protect the global co-operation process — as imperfect as it is.
Her school of thought? Plant a pocket forest
A 16-year-old student led the environmental team at Richmond Secondary School to plant the first Miyawaki pocket forest in Western Canada.
Why financial policy could be a real winner for our carbon targets
Right now, Canada’s financial system isn’t on the right track to ensure kids like mine will have a green and equitable future.
Energy transition well past the point of no return
The latest United Nations climate conference will almost certainly fail to meet its stated goals. But as a flurry of recent news shows, the energy transition is already well past the point of no return — and picking up speed every day.
Now we need real climate leadership
COP28 must deliver a global agreement to phase out fossil fuel production.
We've got a deal! Keep it fair
Now, as we work out what’s next and who gets how much from the $100-million pie, Canada must ensure the deals favour all news in the public interest.
Danielle Smith does socialism to own the libs
For over a year, Danielle Smith has been talking a big game about her "Alberta Sovereignty Act" and how it will put Ottawa in its place. As it turns out, that's all it ever was: talk.
Asbestos cement water pipes petition tabled in House of Commons
How can swallowing asbestos from old water pipes cause cancer in Americans and not Canadians?
New investments in coal, oil and gas are an existential threat
COP28 outcomes must be explicit — systems transformations to build climate resilience do not include coal, oil and gas investments.
Pierre Poilievre’s mouth just opened the door to a Liberal comeback
Pierre Poilievre may have a double-digit lead in the polls, but his preposterously petulant behaviour last week showed he's still his own biggest enemy — and why that lead could easily evaporate in the months to come.
University student wins award for climate action
Anna Erickson has been organizing real action on climate change since she was eight years old.
COP28 leaders: Food and gender key ingredients to climate solutions
COP28 delegates must realize gender equity in the food system is a gateway to achieving human rights, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity.
The Canadian Taxpayer Federation’s convenient double standard
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims it's dedicated to "lower taxes, less waste and accountable government." So why does that sense of dedication seem to lapse any time it's a conservative government wasting taxpayer dollars?
More rebates for heat pumps, please
Climate change and the affordability crisis are two political mountains that, far from being at odds, must be climbed together.