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Agreement in Paris Paves Road For The End of Fossil Fuels
Agreement in Paris Paves Road For The End of Fossil Fuels History was made today in Paris as the leaders of 195 nations agreed to an ambitious, science-based pact to move the world away from the fossil fuels that are to blame for the rapid increase in global temperatures. After two weeks of negotiations here in the airport hangars […]
COP21: Canada’s new goal for limiting global warming ‘perhaps a dream’
COP21: Canada’s new goal for limiting global warming ‘perhaps a dream’ Target ambitious but not impossible, scientists say Canada is currently committed to reducing emissions 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, which is ‘nowhere near strong enough’ to stay below the country’s new stated target, an environmental scientist says. (CBC) This story is part […]
Climate Activists Announce Global Campaign of Civil Disobedience to “Break Free From Fossil Fuels”
Climate Activists Announce Global Campaign of Civil Disobedience to “Break Free From Fossil Fuels” Climate justice and environmental campaigners announced plans today at COP21 in Paris to escalate the number of non-violent civil disobedience actions against fossil fuel projects over the next year. The groups are planning a concentrated week of global actions in May of 2016. […]
The Paris Climate Accords Will Cause the Planet to Burn
The Paris Climate Accords Will Cause the Planet to Burn Paris. The Paris agreement, according to Pablo Solón, a veteran of climate negotiations, “will be an agreement that will burn up the planet.” The result of the COP21 (Twenty-first United Nations Climate Change Conference), which began on Monday, Nov. 30 and will end on Dec. […]
Apocalyptic Capitalism
Apocalyptic Capitalism A slogan referring to the COP21 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris on the Eiffel Tower. (Michel Euler / AP) The charade of the 21st United Nations climate summit will end, as past climate summits have ended, with lofty rhetoric and ineffectual cosmetic reforms. Since the first summit more than 20 years ago, carbon dioxide […]
What Worries the World’s Most Famous Climate Scientist?
What Worries the World’s Most Famous Climate Scientist? James Hansen is fretting about the Paris talks, and for good reason. James Hansen detailed his fears in a recent communiqué posted on his website. Photo by chesapeakeclimate. Creative Commons licensed. James Hansen is fretting about the Paris climate talks, and for good reason. You might recall that […]
Global Leaders Fight for New 1.5 Degrees Warming Target at COP21 Climate Talks
Global Leaders Fight for New 1.5 Degrees Warming Target at COP21 Climate Talks A coalition of vulnerable countries is pushing the global community to adopt a new 1.5 degree global warming target at the ongoing climate talks in Paris. The group of countries, known as the Climate Vulnerability Forum, argues current efforts to limit global temperature […]
200+ detained, tear gas & scuffles at banned Global March for Climate in Paris (VIDEO)
200+ detained, tear gas & scuffles at banned Global March for Climate in Paris (VIDEO) © / Ruptly Crowds gathered in the French capital on Sunday to attend a global march for the climate, despite the ban on gatherings enforced by French authorities. When one of the groups charged a police cordon, tear gas was […]
Protest ban? What protest ban?
Protest ban? What protest ban? The crowd celebrates in Place de la Republique. by Danny Chivers/New Internationalist The French government’s attempts to crack down on climate protesters have only made their voices louder, reports Danny Chivers. Protest is currently banned in Paris. Any outdoor gathering of more than two people with a political message has been strictly prohibited under […]
Climate change is our grand narrative now
Climate change is our grand narrative now There is the story of our personal lives: our family, our friends, our jobs, our hobbies. There is the story of our communities: our civic, religious, business, artistic and recreational lives. There is the story of our nations: their internal political struggles and their struggles with each other. […]
Hottest five-year period on record is 2011-2015, says WMO
Hottest five-year period on record is 2011-2015, says WMO The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) announced today that 2015 is likely to top the charts as the hottest year in modern observations, with 2011-15 the hottest five-year period on record. With two full months still to add in, the global average surface temperature for January to […]
UN chief warns climate change could have link with terrorism
UN chief warns climate change could have link with terrorism Ban Ki-moon tells CBC’s Margo McDiarmid social disruption could lead to more ‘terrorist fighters’ UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, in an interview with CBC, said the effects of climate change will lead to social disruption, fuelling the frustration of the young and unemployed, who may […]
It’s Too Late to “Save” the Climate, But Not Too Late to Save Ourselves
It’s Too Late to “Save” the Climate, But Not Too Late to Save Ourselves Yet another United Nations climate confab is about to commence, this time in Paris, France, where the tragic backdrop of terrorism, war, and a growing immigration crisis now grips the country. It’s fitting that global warming talks should happen here, considering the role […]
End of Coal? Tyee’s Climate Reporter on Paris Predictions
End of Coal? Tyee’s Climate Reporter on Paris Predictions Geoff Dembicki talks tipping points, clean energy and, yes, if we’re screwed. Bon voyage, Geoff! On Friday, long-time Tyee sustainability reporter Geoff Dembicki will set out for Paris, where he’ll be on the ground covering the United Nations climate change conference. The 29-year old reporter, who […]
Playing Politics While the Planet Sizzles
Playing Politics While the Planet Sizzles The Republican Senate just voted to reject plans by President Obama and the EPA to dramatically reduce emissions from coal power plants. This is reactionary politics. It is also political theater that plays right into the hands of the President. This allows President Obama to create the illusion that […]
