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Canada wins a fossil of the day award for being flexible when it comes to facts, but not when it comes to their Kyoto stance
hannah Posted On December 6, 2011


Climate Action Network Canada   For Immediate Release (Durban, South Africa) Canada has been awarded yet another Fossil of the Day award on the eighth day of climate change negotiations in Durban, South Africa. This “prize”, given to countries who […]


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Fast start finance welcome – but overshadowed by government inaction at UN climate talks
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


(Durban, South Africa) Today’s funding announcement for fast start financing is a late indication that Canada remains committed to delivering fast start financing to support urgent climate action in poorer countries. On the surface, the total amount pledged ($1.2bn over […]


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NDP Introduces Opposition Motion on Climate Change!
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


NDP Introduces Opposition Motion on Climate Change! See it here…


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Minister Kent Announces International Climate Funding
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


DURBAN, South Africa — December 5, 2011 — Today, Environment Minister Peter Kent announced that the Government of Canada is contributing $1.2 billion to support international efforts to help developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts […]


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Stepping up on climate change at Durban
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


Canadians have become sadly familiar with our country, or at least the government of Stephen Harper, being the skunk at the garden party when it comes to international gatherings on climate change. With Environment Minister Peter Kent all but announcing […]


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Canada slammed at Durban climate talks – CBC News
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


The coming week in Durban, S.A., will be a crucial test of whether world leaders can reach agreement on a treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read more…


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Durban talks progress as hosts urge Canada not to bully
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


DURBAN, South Africa — Signs of progress emerged Saturday at international climate change negotiations as thousands took to the streets urging global leaders to step up their efforts. The demonstration came one day after China indicated it was considering joining […]


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African countries press developed world to come to climate deal
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


“Canada’s position is “disheartening,” he said. “We’re very frustrated, we’re sad and we’re bitter and it’s a very unfortunate situation.” He took particular umbrage at Environment Minister Kent’s suggestion that poorer countries are looking for “guilt payments.” “It’s a scientific […]


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U.S. asserts it will meet pledge to help climate needs of developing nations
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


The United States spent more than four times as much money on clean technology investment as it did protecting vulnerable countries from the impact of climate change, according to a new report the Obama administration released today at climate talks […]


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The Dire, Unavoidable Truth
Christian Holz Posted On December 5, 2011


Al Gore called it The Inconvenient Truth, and I’ll bet he’s had many sleepless nights since his film came out. We live in very troubling times, since the gravity of the looming climate crisis is being pushed out of people’s […]


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