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Winners and losers in the landmark agreement to fight climate change
Every country made compromises to get the deal done, but some got more than others by the time the gavel dropped on Saturday.
Climate change "met its match in the will of a united world"
As world governments finally grasp the nettle of climate change, environmental organizations are warning that Paris marks the start of a long road ahead to zero emissions.
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec sign agreement to link cap-and-trade systems
Three provinces' cap-and-trade systems will be linked with California's under the Western Climate Initiative.
Al Gore praises Quebec's leadership in fighting global climate change
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, announced that his province will contribute $25.5 million over five years to help French-speaking developing nations fight climate change.
Now, Trudeau's Liberals must put money where mouth is on climate change
A 90-day countdown is underway before Trudeau meets again with Canada's premiers to hammer out a climate-change framework after Paris.
Climate threat, terrorism, galvanize world leaders in Paris as COP21 begins
Trudeau arrived in the French capital Saturday night, one of some 150-plus national leaders descending on the city of lights for the COP21 climate conference.
Notley says many ways to have success at Paris climate talks beyond GHG targets
Notley wants to see member countries work towards a worldwide reduction in GHG emissions reductions.
Bill Gates unveils the mother of all clean energy funds
Microsoft heavyweight Bill Gates is staging a multi-billion green intervention on Nov. 30 - a potentially huge shot in the arm for the Paris climate talks on their first day.
McKenna vows to hammer out emissions target with provinces
Catherine McKenna still didn't have specific targets on the eve of COP21, but Ottawa is stepping up to help poorer nations combat climate change.
Paris climate deal won't set binding target: emissions plan will be incremental
Obama administration said the summit will be a success if a larger-than-ever number of countries agree to: limit emissions
CLIMATE COUNTDOWN: Experts amped up about better battery tech helping to limit global warming
If batteries can get better, cheaper and store more power safely, then electric cars and solar- or wind- powered homes become more viable.
Major oilsands operator Imperial still mulling over Alberta's new climate plan
One of the biggest producers in the oilsands, ExxonMobil Corp.-controlled Imperial Oil, isn't ready to endorseRachel Notley's new climate policy.
Premiers hopeful Canada can shed international image as environmental pariah
First minister's meeting is not expected to produce any new national target for reducing emissions - but will set a fresh tone for Canada one week before Paris.
First ministers meet in show of good intentions to combat climate change
...but meeting is not expected to produce new national targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.