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This climate summit is not like the others
A close read of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks in Paris highlights three ways in which Paris is very different from previous climate summits.
A big week for clean energy as a climate solution
Week 1 at the UN climate change conference has wrapped up, here's what you need to know going into week 2
Former detective applauds inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
It's about time, says Lori Shehner, a former detective for the Vancouver Police Department.
Britain's harsh new immigration law turns refugees into criminals
As millions of refugees from Syria and other conflict zones make desperate voyages to safe havens, Britain is doing its best to lock them out.
Senior Policy Advisor Zoe Caron wraps up first week at COP21
Week 1 at the UN climate change conference has wrapped up, here are the highlights and updates you need to know going into week 2
Time for the Big Five to look alive: Canada’s largest banks should act on climate change
Why are Canada’s largest banks ignoring climate change?
Persistent climate activism forced Alberta's oil companies and government to change
Premier Rachel Notley and Minister Phillips just did a courageous thing. That doesn't mean there isn't more work to be done, but progress needs to be celebrated.
Alberta's renewable gold
It's time for Alberta to spin its oil and gas know-how into renewable energy gold.
Harper's poisoned gift puts Trudeau government in a bind
Before leaving office, Stephen Harper doled out an unprecedented number of patronage positions. Among other things, they may hamper the renewal of the National Energy Board.
