Germany and the U.K. have cut their climate pollution in half. Here’s how Canada stacks up
They’ve been cutting emissions for decades. When are we going to do our fair share?
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Oil and gas approvals spell ecocide
It’s time to accept that the Global North has reached the ecocide-genocide nexus. Our long history of colonialism and genocide is now ecocidal.
Canadian environmental groups praise ocean biodiversity treaty
Praise poured in from Canadian environmental groups on Sunday, March 5, 2023, for a newly signed treaty that will help protect biodiversity in the high seas, where conservation efforts across vast stretches of the planet have historically been hampered by a confusing patchwork of laws.
Resignation of British PM Liz Truss likely to stall Canada-U.K. trade deal
More political tumult in Britain is likely to further stall trade talks with Canada, experts say — but Canada's high commissioner in London is more optimistic.
Is climate change slowing down the wind?
As carbon dioxide levels rise and the Earth’s poles warm, researchers are predicting a decline in the planet’s wind speeds. This "stilling" could impact wind energy production and plant growth and might even affect the Gulf Stream, which drives much of the world’s climate.
Canada will have prominent role at Queen's lying in state and funeral
Canada will have a “prominent” role in the lying-in-state and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom says, as preparations in London shift into high gear with one week to go before the ceremony.
Canadian troops will head to UK to train Ukrainian forces
Canada is sending military trainers to the United Kingdom to help teach Ukrainians how to fight invading Russian forces.
The departure of U.K. PM Boris Johnson won't affect ties with Canada, trade talks
The Canadian government says it is business as usual with the United Kingdom despite the dramatic ousting of Prime Minister Boris Johnson by his party.
Canada counts fewer than 10 'unusual' childhood hepatitis cases
All 17 pediatric hospitals across Canada are looking out for an "unusual" childhood liver disease, but the number of possible cases under review remains in the single digits, British Columbia's provincial health officer said on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Canada’s failure to cut emissions is coming back to bite us
Decades of rising emissions are saddling Canadians with ever-steeper climate targets. And columnist Barry Saxifrage has the receipts.
In the U.K., wood burning emits more particle pollution than traffic
Revised government data estimates a lower proportion of pollution comes from wood stoves but they remain a "major contributor."
Here’s what’s causing inflation in Canada
At some point, the reality of climate-driven inflation will become apparent to even the most stubborn observer, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Climate advocates bill proposed U.K. coal mine an environmental disaster
They say it sends a disastrous message as the United Kingdom welcomes world leaders, advocates, diplomats and scientists to Glasgow, Scotland, for a United Nations climate conference that starts Oct. 31.
Gambia the world's only country on track to meet its Paris agreement goals
Nearly every nation is coming up short — most of them far short — in their efforts to fight climate change, and the world is unlikely to hold warming to the internationally agreed-upon limit, according to a new scientific report.