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Will there ever be a right time for concerted action on climate?

The climate crisis is accelerating with every passing season. If not now, when? If not us, who?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at his cabinet retreat on Sept. 14, 2020, not too long ago, defended his government’s decision to proceed with a national carbon tax. There have been studies, targets, timelines, promises and threats. There has been talk of a generational shift, of the opportunity presented by the pandemic and ensuing economic chaos for a complete reset, for the dawning of a New Green Age. But the time never seems quite right for actual, transformative action, writes Susan Riley. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion
BY SUSAN RILEY
September 21, 2020

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