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Canada wins a Fossil of the Day award for failing to understand the fundamental principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibility
hannah Posted On November 30, 2011


(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”, given to countries who are blocking progress at the United Nations climate […]


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Canada is awarded first place Fossil of the Day for proposing ‘eventual solutions’ for ‘urgent problems’
hannah Posted On November 29, 2011


(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. Canada was awarded this dishonour for proposing ‘eventual solutions’ for ‘urgent problems’, […]


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Canada sweeps Fossil of the Day awards (with some help from the UK)
hannah Posted On November 28, 2011


3rd place Fossil of the Day goes to the UK.  The 3rd place fossil of the day is awarded to the UK, following revelations that UK Ministers have done a deal with the Canadian government to support the entry of […]


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Canadian Government negotiating in bad faith with plan to abandon Kyoto
hannah Posted On November 28, 2011


For immediate release (Durban, South Africa) The Canadian Government is planning to formally withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol next month. As the majority of countries have arrived in Durban in good faith to negotiate a second commitment period of the […]


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Pembina reacts to additional review of proposed Keystone XL pipeline
hannah Posted On November 10, 2011


CALGARY — Dan Woynillowicz, spokesperson for the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of State’s announcement regarding additional review of the Keystone XL pipeline: “By ordering additional environmental review of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, President Obama […]


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Statement from Environmental Defence Executive Director Dr. Rick Smith on U.S. government’s decision to delay TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline
hannah Posted On November 10, 2011


“We applaud President Obama’s decision to delay a permit for TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline in order to further review its potential impacts. Today’s announcement sends an important signal to Canada’s tar sands industry: citizens are standing up […]


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Climate Action Network Canada’s response to delayed Keystone XL verdict
hannah Posted On November 10, 2011


In response to the announcement made today by the State Department to delay a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline pending further analysis of environmental impacts, including climate change,  Hannah McKinnon, Campaigns Director for Climate Action Network Canada has responded […]


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Pembina reacts to Minister Kent’s remarks on climate change
hannah Posted On November 8, 2011


VANCOUVER — Matt Horne, director of the Pembina Institute’s climate change program, made the following statement in response to Environment Minister Peter Kent’s speech to the Toronto Economic Club today:  “Minister Kent’s speech is more notable for its glaring omissions and misrepresentative statements […]


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Media Advisory: Canadians at White House Protest to Stop Tar Sands Pipeline – interview opportunity
hannah Posted On November 6, 2011


When: November 6, 2011 What: Graham Saul, Executive Director of Climate Action Network Canada, is in Washington, D.C. to attend today’s historic demonstration at the White House calling on President Obama to reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Graham […]


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Thousands of Canadians Demand for Canada to go Beyond Coal
hannah Posted On October 27, 2011


For Immediate Release, October 27, 2011 (Ottawa) Over 5,000 letters demanding stricter greenhouse gas regulations for coal power in Canada were submitted during the public consultation period on federal coal regulations. Climate Action Network Canada believes that if incorporated into the proposed […]


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