The world’s energy transition is failing, and we’re just all standing by watching
In our lifetimes, we will come to know that we failed to effectively mitigate. We will be losing everything we care about, know and love. There will be regret that we didn’t act to stop the evil when it was still possible. Wake up.
A gigantic rise in global temperatures spells uncertainty for scientists
Changes in average global temperature from one year to another tend to be quite small. This one is gigantic.
Trudeau’s carbon tax hike will hurt future generations
The prime minister’s policies have thrown serious shadows over the future economic prospects of Canadians who will find themselves less well-off and less economically capable.
Trudeau’s climate plan is worth fighting for
It is also worth spending some money explaining to Canadians just what is involved in the fight on climate change.
Environment lobby in February focused on plastics pollution, oil and gas emissions cap
Ottawa will host the fourth International Negotiating Committee in April, featuring representatives from U.N. member states to discuss a global treaty addressing plastic pollution.
Firefighters and environmentalists are asking for PFAS action
We cannot allow the government to bend to industry pressure. Firefighters choose to risk their lives every day to protect us. Regulating PFAS is the number one way we could return the favour.
Environmental justice in Canada needs legislative backing now
Environmental racism happens when development, policies or practices lead to more pollution or heightened health hazards in Indigenous or racialized communities, and unequal access to clean water and air, or proximity to green spaces.
Expanded electric capacity to handle EVs must be taken seriously, say experts
Annual increases in electricity demand from expanded use of EVs could require the equivalent of 10 new mega hydro dams or 13 large natural gas plants, according a recent Fraser Institute study.
Trudeau’s carbon-pricing obstinance may be too late to deliver
Canadians have been lectured by the Liberal government on carbon pricing, but rarely has the message been properly co-opted with a reminder of its value.
The triumph of misinformation
The anti-carbon tax campaign is the leading edge of a collective, well-orchestrated, and fortuitous assault on everything progressive in this country.
