FORT-MCMURRAY BISHOP ARGUES TAR SANDS GROWTH IS "A SERIOUS MORAL PROBLEM"
In an online pastoral letter, the Bishop of the Roman
Catholic diocese that covers Fort McMurray argues that future oil
development in the region "constitutes a serious moral problem" and
goes against God's teachings. Calgary Herald: Alberta Bishop Calls for Halt On Oilsands Growth
CHURCHES CALL FOR A MORAL RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS
Kairos,
a social justice organization of eleven Christian churches and church
organizations, called on federal, provincial and territorial
governments last week to adopt moral and ethical values in their
responses to the global economic crisis. In the letter, Kairos argues
that "our wasteful over-consumption of energy contributes both to
climate change and the marginalization of the poor, both in Canada and
abroad." More>
DEAR PRESIDENT OBAMA: DON'T LET HARPER GO SOUTH ON GLOBAL WARMING WHEN YOU GO NORTH
In
a letter to President Obama, leading environmental not-for-profits
working in Canada and the United States argue that the integrity of a
cap-and-trade system "would be entirely compromised should it somehow
give a "pass" to the production of high carbon oil from the tar sands."
If you were hoping for a stimulus package
that embraced green jobs and clean energy then you were sadly
disappointed by last week's federal budget. Here's a sense of how
environmental organizations and the clean energy industry responded:
Greenpeace: "Harper wrong to support false energy solutions and underfund green economy." More>
The David Suzuki Foundation's 2009 Federal Budget Analysis. More>
Pembina Institute: "Dark Days for Green Energy in Canada." More>
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The Washington Post says: "Obama to Take Steps On Car Fuel Efficiency." More>
The Union of Concerned Scientists: Obama Opens the Door to States Implementing Clean Car Law. More>
Environment California: Obama clearing way for California Emissions Waiver. More>
BOXER OUTLINES BROAD PLANS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE BILL
Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Barbara Boxer today
announced six broad "principles" for a US climate change bill. More>
Countdown to Copenhagen
EUROPE LAYS ITS CARDS ON THE TABLE - BETTING ON A NEW GLOBAL CLIMATE DEAL
On 28 January, 2009, the European Commission presented
its 'Copenhagen communication.' This communication puts forward
proposals ahead of international climate negotiations in Copenhagen in
December. 20 page official summary of the communication.
Greenpeace Europe produced an analysis of the communication. More>
Provinces Moving Forward
ONTARIO GREEN ENERGY ACT
Ontario government argues proposed act would result in the creation of 50 000 new jobs. More>
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