The year is 3019 and geologists retrospectively ponder humanity’s love affair with the automobile
They ask — Why were humans unable to foresee the disastrous consequences of their addiction to automobiles? No 2413 Posted by fw, January 8, 2019 “While biologists have long agreed … Continue reading
IPCC’s latest report exposes Canada’s gradual approach to climate policy as a failure
Canada’s two most important climate policies – national carbon price, and Bill C-69 — are not fit for purpose. No 2390 Posted by fw, October 30, 2018 IPCC’s latest report … Continue reading
EXPLOSIVE! – Global Power Elite provides top governments with plans and proposals they can act on
Prof Peter Phillips’ new book and video reveal how an activist core of 1% of world’s wealthiest people influence sovereign states to do elite’s bidding. No 2361 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
Can the push to recognize the rights of nature counter unprecedented environmental destruction?
The question is – Will recognizing the rights of nature come to mean much in the implementation? No 2355 Posted by fw, August 18, 2018 “The pace and scale of … Continue reading
Ottawa’s bogus claim that building more pipelines will create economic benefits for Canadians
“The fact of the matter is that industry keeps 96 cents of every dollar,” says researcher Regan Boychuk. No 2353 Posted by fw, August 16, 2018 “Boychuk said the entire … Continue reading
Ecological economist challenges the view that economic growth is necessary for our prosperity
Our money supply system is undermining the climate, the global ecosystem, and our prosperity, says Caroline Whyte. No 2351 Posted by fw, August 13, 2018 “To use a metaphor that’s … Continue reading
Ecology Ottawa’s all-candidates’ survey tool ensures environmental concerns are top election issue
Ottawa’s survey could serve as a model for environmentally motivated residents of other Ontario cities. No 2343 Posted by fw, August 4, 2018 The citizens of Ottawa will vote for … Continue reading
We have a choice to make – Prioritize GROWTH or prioritize LIFE. We can’t do both.
The era of treating capitalism as more important than life is coming to an end one way or another. No 2338 Posted by fw, July 27, 2018 “It doesn’t take … Continue reading
193 UN member states risk falling short of collectively achieving 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
“A profound change is needed in many areas. Otherwise, we threaten to achieve the Agenda-2030 only in the year 2050, or maybe never at all.” No 2333 Posted by fw, … Continue reading
Are Ottawa’s ideas about the economy, environment and climate dangerously ill-informed?
Contributions by two leading experts on the unrealistic expectation of perpetual GDP growth suggests the Liberals don’t know what they’re talking about. No 2221 Posted by fw, May 22, 2018 … Continue reading
Face the facts Canada — We can’t meet emission targets and expand oil and gas production
“We’re energy pigs, we’re high emitters of carbon, and we’re not leaders in renewable energy,” says energy expert. No 2214 Posted by fw, May 7, 2018 “Canadians are global energy … Continue reading
New report crushes Trudeau’s claim oil/gas/pipeline expansion vital to our economic well-being
“Oft-cited claim that growing oil and gas production is vital to Canada’s economic well-being … has become progressively less true over the past decade.” No 2212 Posted by fw, May … Continue reading
Leadnow’s plan to defeat Doug Ford in June 7, 2018 Ontario election
Leadnow Canada is “Going After Ford”. Take the pledge to help defeat him. No 2209 Posted by fw, April 29, 2018 “The electoral math tells us we can have impact … Continue reading
Don’t give anti-pipeline org. tax dollars to hire students, says CBC News
CBC article mentioned by Dogwood org. as part of “hate mail piling up” in response to its stop KM campaign. No 2207 Posted by fw, April 27, 2018 “The hate … Continue reading
Kinder Morgan suspends pipeline work, gives governments until May 31 to resolve differences
Under attack from BC and Alberta, Trudeau blames his predecessor, Stephen Harper No 2197 Posted by fw, April 9, 2018 “In Calgary Sunday afternoon, Kinder announced it was suspending ‘all non-essential activities … Continue reading
People power of local groups pull off nationwide actions of resistance to Kinder Morgan pipeline
Kudos to Leadnow and 350.org’s support of Indigenous-led resistance, as thousands show up at MP offices. No 2191 Posted by fw, March 27, 2018 “You got the government’s attention: Environment … Continue reading
Two thumbs way up for 350.org’s Katie and Daniel, kicked out of the House of Commons
They interrupted the PM, calling on him to “show the science” on Kinder Morgan pipeline. No 2171 Posted by fw, March 1, 2018 “Today [Feb. 28], my friend Daniel and … Continue reading
Revisiting 2016 event when Trudeau misled Canadians about KM pipeline decision-making process
His Trans Mountain approval prompted scientists to question what he meant by “science- and evidence-based decision-making” No 2170 Posted by fw, February 28, 2018 “[On November 29, 2016] Trudeau along … Continue reading
Exposé — Canada’s oil industry “captures” governments, serves private not public interests
“When that happens, democracy stops being democratic,” says former leader of Alberta’s Liberal Party. No 2161 Posted by fw, February 11, 2018 “Numerous times when the federal government has said … Continue reading
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