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| Justice Matters
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IN WASHINGTON
Jeff Biggers is blogging live from the Capitol Power Plant in Washington, D.C. where the largest act of peaceful civil disobedience on global warming in the US's history is happening today. More>
Wendell Berry and Bill McKibben wrote an open letter encouraging participants to protest climate change. More> Greenpeace USA, Bill McKibben, Jim Hansen and 90 other groups are organizing the protest today. More>
DENE NATION CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HALT TO TAR SANDS EXPANSION |
The Dene National Leadership meeting unanimously approved a motion calling on "the Government of Alberta to immediately halt tar sands expansion" until five conditions are met. They also resolved that, until these conditions are met, governments should "implement a low carbon fuel standard that would decrease reliance on, or entirely eliminate the use of, dirty tar sands oil." More>
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPOSES THE CANADIAN TAR SANDS
National Geographic takes a critical look at the Alberta Tar Sands in their feature article of this month's issue. More>
Gerald Butts, president and CEO of WWF Canada, argues that national leaders are taking a myopic view of the tar sands in his Op Ed in the Toronto Star. More>
David Suzuki explains the unknown risks and dangers of sending carbon underground. More> |
| Provinces Capping Emissions
NOVA SCOTIA DETAILS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
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Nova Scotia released a discussion paper that outlines its proposed approach to capping greenhouse-gas and air-pollution emissions from the electricity sector. More>
ONTARIO GREEN ENERGY ACT
Ontario released its Green Energy and Green Economy Act which focuses on renewables, energy efficiency, and a greening of the economy. More>
Environmental groups responses have been overwhelmingly positive.
The Star: Opinion
Environmental Defence News Release
The David Suzuki Foundation
However, groups are cautious and less enthusiastic about Ontario's emphasis on nuclear energy. More>
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| Climate Change Accountability Act: Bill C-311
RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INTO THE HOUSE
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On February 10, the NDP re-introduced The Climate Change Accountability Act into the House of Commons. The purpose of the bill is for Canada to contribute "fully to the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system." More>
Over 30 organizations working on climate change released an open letter to federal party leaders calling on them to pass Bill C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, before Parliament's summer break begins on June 23. More>
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President Obama Went to Ottawa
ADVICE TO OBAMA ON DEALING WITH HARPER
With one sentence and a photo, Kevin Grandia of DeSmogBlog lays out a strategy for Obama to employ when dealing with Prime Minister Harper on climate change. More>
And in turn, Environment Minister, Jim Prentice goes to Washington to pursue cooperation on the Canada-US energy and environment dialogue that was promised during President Obama's visit.
Globe and Mail article. More>
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The Science of Climate Change
CARBON OBSERVATORY CRASHES |
On February 24, shortly after launch, the Orbital Carbon Observatory (OCO) was unable to get into orbit and crashed into the Antarctic Ocean. Many are disappointed as the shuttle was supposed to aid in mapping global carbon sources and sinks. More>
GLOBAL CARBON EMISSIONS INCREASING
Chris Field, a leading member of the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, explains the latest research showing increasing carbon emissions since 2000 and its potential impacts. He recently testified in front of the US Senate.
Watch the Interview>
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| Employment Opportunities With Climate Action Network Canada
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR |
Reporting to the Executive Director, and working with advocates from Canada's leading organizations, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing communications strategies that promote clean energy, green jobs and a just transition to a low-carbon economy. This role demands creativity, dedication, and the ability to write and produce a wide range of printed and electronic communications materials. View complete job description>
ARCTIC CLIMATE INTERN
Climate Action Network Canada - R seau action climat Canada seeks an enthusiastic individual to assist with efforts to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change in Canada's North and the steps that need to be taken to avoid dangerous climate change and address ongoing impacts. This full-time, two month paid internship will be based out of Ottawa. We are especially interested in applications from young Canadians of Northern indigenous descent. View complete job description>
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| Get Involved |
Stop the Tar Sands! Email Premier Ed Stelmach and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and tell them to stop fuelling the rapid expansion of tar sands projects.
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| Looking Ahead |
International Congress on Climate Change - Copenhagen.
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March 18-20
The 2009 Annual Conference of Green Communities Canada -
Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, ON
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March 28
Earth Hour: Turn off your lights for one hour - Around the world.
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March 29-April 8
UNFCCC: Seventh session of the AWG-KP and fifth session of the AWG-LCA - Bonn, Germany.
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