Green Party chief fears Tories will act as ‘saboteurs’ at climate talks

Elizabeth May believes Stephen Harper’s government is only participating in the UN climate-change conference in South Africa so it can sabotage the talks.

The Green Party Leader said the Conservatives …

China critical of Kyoto withdrawal plan

DURBAN, South Africa – The plan to withdraw from Kyoto Protocol will severely mar the talking process at the UN climate conference in Durban, South Africa, the Chinese delegation told …

Durban Day 2: Climate Talks Further Plagued By Canadian Intransigence

In only the second day of talks at the 2011 UN climate conference in Durban,, another ominous development has taken center stage, further heightening tensions and fears of another flop …

Renewable Power Trumps Fossils for First Time as UN Talks Stall

Renewable energy is surpassing fossil fuels for the first time in new power-plant investments, shaking off setbacks from the financial crisis and an impasse at the United Nations global warming …

China decries Canada’s “bad example” in climate talks

Canada’s failure to deny reports that it is about to ditch the Kyoto Protocol is “setting a bad example” to other developed nations as global climate change talks enter their …

Northern pipeline plan too risky

A pipeline that would move heavy bitumen to the northern British Columbia coast from Alberta’s oilsands carries unacceptable risks, Canadian and American environmental groups say.

The proposed route for Enbridge …

Fact Check on Kyoto Distortions

Green Party of Canada Leader, Elizabeth May, sets the facts straight on the Canadian Governments most often repeated distortions around the Kyoto Protocol and climate-change agreements. Check out her fact …

U.K. supports Canada on oilsands

The British government has been secretly working with Canada to fight a European proposal that would officially label fuel from the Alberta oil sands as dirtier than conventional sources, according …

Oil sands battle between Canada and EU

This article includes a video of Justin Rowlatt grilling the Canadian minister of Natural Resources, Joe Oliver about the oils sands.

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Kyoto pullout by Canada would hurt UN talks: African nations

“How are we to going to ask India and China to do more when Canada is saying, ‘OK, we’re checking out of the Kyoto Protocol?” – Seyni Nafo, spokesman for …

Kent rejects climate ‘guilt payment’ to poorer countries

Mr. Kent said major emitting economies, such as China and India, insist on being treated the same as the poorest African country when it comes to the responsibility to address …

Alberta worked with industry on fracking PR strategy

The Alberta government met privately with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers to discuss a joint public relations campaign designed to counter “misinformation” about the controversial shale-gas fracking industry in …

WMO: 2011 one of hottest years on record

Humans are to blame for global climate change, with 2011′s El Nina causing severe drought in east Africa, the US.

 The WMO report was released to coincide with UN climate …

Desmond Tutu, other South Africans take Canada to task over climate policy

Canada has received a public scolding for its climate-change policy from several prominent South Africans, including anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

 ”For us in Africa, climate change is a life …

Canada wins a Fossil of the Day award for failing to understand the fundamental principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibility

(Durban, South Africa) Canada has been awarded yet another Fossil of the Day award on the third day of climate change negotiations in Durban, South Africa. This “prize”, …

Ottawa met le protocole de Kyoto derrière lui

Au premier jour de la Conférence des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques qui s’est mise en branle en Afrique du Sud hier, le gouvernement canadien n’a pas voulu nier …

Canada emerges as COP17 pariah

Canada emerged as the skunk of the climate talks on the first day of COP17 amid rumours that the country is ready to pull out of the Kyoto Protocol.

Throughout …

Kent skates around departure from Kyoto climate treaty

Canada’s international credibility came under fire Monday as Environment Minister Peter Kent skated around the prospect of a full withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol, causing confusion about the government’s official …

Kent says ‘Kyoto is the past’ but refuses to confirm Canada’s withdrawal

Environment Minister Peter Kent refused to confirm or deny reports Canada is walking away from the 1997 agreement that bound 37 industrial countries to limit carbon emissions over a five-year …

Canada won’t confirm Kyoto withdrawal

Environment Minister Peter Kent wouldn’t confirm or deny Monday that Canada plans to formally withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol, as talks on the accord’s future got underway in Durban, South …

Canada adds its objections to $100-billion climate fund

The Harper government is joining the United States in raising objections to a planned $100-billion (U.S.) a year climate fund that is designed to bridge differences between rich countries and …

On the Trail of Ethical Oil Secrets

Environmental Consultant, Matt Price, offers his thoughts on the Ethical Oil Campaign. Read more...…

Canada is awarded first place Fossil of the Day for proposing ‘eventual solutions’ for ‘urgent problems’

(Durban, South Africa) Canada has been awarded its second first place Fossil of the Day awards on the second day of climate change negotiations in Durban, South Africa. …

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