Climate
UN says it will take 0.1% of global GDP to save nature
A new report from the body says the financial value of our ecosystems must be considered to avoid "irreversible" degradation to biodiversity and land.
Climate group says emission targets and EVs make oil a bad investment
The expected uptake of electric vehicles and stricter measures world-wide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are the top reasons why a climate-focused research group is calling on governments not to invest any more money in Alberta's oil sector.
Will Canada support a global plastic pollution treaty?
Over 40 leading Canadian researchers signed a letter this week urging Canada to support efforts to create a global UN treaty to address plastic pollution. About two-thirds of countries globally and several major food and beverage companies have indicated support for the approach.
Epicurious ditched beef. Why stop there?
I can’t help but think, if Epicurious is taking sustainability and environmental impact seriously, wouldn’t it be a better pledge to exclude the use of cow products altogether? Milk? Cheese? Butter? That's what Joanna Tymkiw thinks.
These graphics show how the world is racing towards climate failure
The primary fuel of the climate crisis — CO2 in our atmosphere — continues to accelerate upwards, unchecked by decades of Earth Days, climate summits and even a global pandemic. Barry Saxifrage shows us where we are now, globally and in Canada.
Critics throw shade at federal budget cash for home retrofits
The federal budget’s plan to retrofit residential buildings falls short of what is needed to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions and create well-paying jobs, experts say.
Will Canada follow U.S.’s lead on environmental justice?
The White House’s discretionary budget request, released April 9, includes more than US$1.4 billion for environmental justice initiatives. Of that, US$936 million is earmarked for a new Accelerating Environmental and Economic Justice Initiative.
Biden beating Trudeau on climate leadership
Trudeau’s climate plans appear lacklustre and tepid in comparison to Biden's ambitious agenda, writes columnist Seth Klein.
From friendship springs empathy and social action, youth organizer says
Abhayjeet Singh Sachal co-founded Break The Divide, a group that connects young people to form friendships and embark on climate projects.
How to grow a young climate leader
Meet Siobhan Takala, co-founder of Let’s Sprout, a group that mentors young climate leaders. She says it is all about showing up as you are, learning about hard topics, and demanding action.
Why the feds' $1.7B investment in new infrastructure in First Nations hasn’t accounted for climate change
A national survey finds First Nations water plant operators believe they are already feeling the impacts of climate change.
Texas disaster shows need for climate audits of power grids, experts say
“The broader lesson for Canada is that (climate) adaptation is now front and centre. And that’s not a lesson just for the power sector, it’s a lesson for all infrastructure, whether it be roads, sewers, flood prevention."