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Countdown to Copenhagen
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July 3rd marks the launch of Pedal for the Planet, a cross-country bike rally encouraging individuals and organizations to speak out and demand that Canada start acting like a leader in the fight against climate change. Separate groups will depart from St. John's, and Victoria with cyclists from across the country converging in Ottawa in mid-September. Along the way riders will collect signatures for the KYOTOplus petition. More...>
CANADA DAY REPORT NO CAUSE TO CELEBRATE
Canada has now replaced the United States as the worst performer in the G8 on climate change, according to a report released on July 1 by WWF and insurance company Allianz SE. More...>
UK CALLS FOR $100 BILLION IN FUNDING
In its "Road to Copenhagen" manifesto, the British government has called for global expenditures of about $100 billion per year by 2020 to help developing countries reduce their emissions, tackle deforestation and adapt to global warming. "With less than six months to go before crunch negotiations in Copenhagen, it's clear that there is no plan B for the planet," said Climate Change Secretary Ed Milliband. More...>
COUNTDOWN TO "HOPENHAGEN"
The UN and the International Advertising Association have launched "Hopenhagen", a global marketing campaign designed to move the public from dispair or apathy about climate change to a belief that meaningful action can be taken. More...> |
| Climate Justice
CAN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ABSORB CLIMATE FUNDING? |
While governments haggle over the amounts needed to finance climate adaptation in developing countries, concerns are being raised that the demand side of adaptation has been ignored. More...> |
| Due South
US JOINS RENEWABLE ENERGY BODY |
The US, Australia and Japan were among 22 countries to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on June 29, bringing total membership to 136. More...>
WAXMAN-MARKEY PASSES HOUSE
After months of debate, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Waxmen-Markey bill that aims to introduce a national cap and trade system for carbon in the United States and cut emissions by 17% over 2005 levels by 2020. Among the legislation's 1,500-pages was an amendment permitting US federal agencies to purchase fuel derived from the tar sands. US CAN members react here.
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION REJECTS 40% BY 2020...
At the latest meeting of the Major Economies Forum, US climate envoy Todd Stern said the US will not comply with calls for developed countries to reduce their emissions by 40% over 1990 levels by 2020. More...>
...BUT READY TO ENDORSE 2 DEGREE LIMIT?
NGO SEEKS BAN ON TAR SANDS PIPELINE
Forest Ethics has written to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton requesting that the State Department refuse permits for new pipelines crossing the Canada-US border that would carry oil derived from Alberta's tar sands. More...> |
| Climate Science
TWO DEGREE INCREASE STILL POSES SERIOUS RISK |
The latest report from the Copenhagen Climate Congress warns that even if the world community asks quickly to prevent global warming beyond a 2 degree rise in temperatures, numerous tipping points could still be triggered. More...>
NASA CLIMATE SCIENTIST ARRESTED
James Hansen, NASA's chief climate scientist, was charged with trespassing and obstructing traffic during demonstrations against mountain-top coal mining in West Virginia. More...> |
| Climate Solutions
SOLAR POWER SETS NEW RECORD IN 2008 |
Worldwatch Institute reports that last year set a record for installation of new solar photovoltaic and solar thermal capacity with 5,600 megawatts brought online. More...> | |
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| Looking Ahead |
Pedal for the Planet bike relay, across Canada.
August 5-8
Council of the Federation
Regina, SK
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Climate Action Network Canada (CAN Canada) - Rˇseau action climat Canada (RAC Canada) is a nation-wide coalition of 50 environmental, faith, development, aboriginal, health, and youth organizations committed to making action on climate change a reality.
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