Long Live the COPs!
The annual Conference of Parties have been almost perfectly useless in curbing global warming for over 30 years, but may yet have a vital role to play in the years to come.
Canada must strive for an A in sustainability education. Anything less could mean a failing grade for net-zero targets
Investing in building a resilient workforce will have many benefits, including a strong economy and a better future for all.
Taiwan’s vital role in bridging gaps for global climate action
Fuelled by its manufacturing prowess, and pioneering skills in low-carbon technology and enhanced energy efficiency, Taiwan stands ready to make a substantial contribution.
Loss-and-damage agreement could be climate justice game changer—if done right
Canada must use its role on the international stage to ensure equitable and just outcomes for global loss-and-damage funding, such as calling for a grants-based mechanism and not loans that would increase the debt burden of vulnerable countries.
Oil and gas industry’s fancy foot-dragging wins the day, again
While the Conservative leader is busy trying to ‘ruin’ Trudeau’s holiday with procedural hi-jinks aimed at fighting the carbon tax, oil executives and their well-paid lobbyists can take comfort in their well-earned Christmas bonuses.
Environment Policy Briefing
A Youth Climate Corps would put workers and the climate first. Why won’t Trudeau make it happen?
We owe it to young people to do everything in our power to provide real hope and to fight the climate crisis like we want to win.
Without mandatory green procurement standards, the cheap choice will always top the green choice
Commercial and public buildings are among Canada’s most significant greenhouse gas emitters.
Canada needs to up its game on climate finance
Measures for greater transparency and development of a new taxonomy for climate finance made up a small and unambitious section of the Fall Economic Statement.
The Toronto-Quebec City railway corridor project: a green ticket to sustainable travel
We need to develop a transportation service that empowers 15 million Canadians to swap cars for a greener mode of travel, thereby instantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
