Canada

The shady group determined to block our climate solutions

19/01/24

Author:

Marc Fawcett-Atkinson

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Jan. 15, 2024

A shadowy new organization attacking the climate efforts of Canadian cities is infiltrating Google searches and ads in the New York Times and other publications online.

The group — Voice for Energy — bills itself as a platform for Canadians to "speak up" against municipalities implementing measures to reduce or ban natural gas to "protect" people’s so-called "energy choice."

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'Alternative' energy and less energy

Audio Reveals RCMP Officers Laughed about Beating a Land Defender

19/01/24

Author:

Amanda Follett Hosgood

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The Tyee

In audio recordings captured after arrests on Nov. 19, 2021, and played for the court, several officers could be heard laughing about police violence, mocking arrestees and making derogatory comments about symbols worn to honour and remember murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. Photo for The Tyee by Amanda Follett Hosgood.

Jan. 19, 2024

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Rally Supports Vancouver Compassion Club Providing Tested Drugs

17/01/24

Author:

Michelle Gamage

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The Tyee

Rallies were held around the world on Tuesday in support of Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, with people gathering in Vancouver, Nelson, Calgary, Dublin and London. Photo for The Tyee by Michelle Gamage.

Jan. 17, 2024

DULF denied its day in court as Crown prosecutors assess their case.

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Canada led efforts to weaken original UN Indigenous rights declaration

16/01/24

Author:

Brett Forester

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CBC News

On Sept. 23, 2003, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. At the time, his government was quietly working with Australia on a substitute draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press)

Jan. 15, 2024

Canada and Australia crafted government-friendly UNDRIP substitute in 2002-03, documents show

Canada led efforts to weaken the draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations, working secretly with Australia to develop a watered-down substitute in the early 2000s, newly released Australian cabinet records show.

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BC Court Convicts Three Indigenous Land Defenders

16/01/24

Author:

Amanda Follett Hosgood

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The Tyee

From left, Corey Jocko, Shaylynn Sampson and Sleydo’ Molly Wickham stand outside the Smithers courthouse. All three were found guilty of criminal contempt of court today. Photo for The Tyee by Amanda Follett Hosgood.

Jan. 12, 2024

But defence will push to stay the verdicts based on alleged RCMP rights violations.

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The Legal Reason Courts May Soon Tackle Climate Change

16/01/24

Author:

Steve Lorteau and Andrew Green

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The Tyee

Climate-related legal challenges were once considered ‘too political’ for Canadian courts to resolve. But the tide is turning. Photo by James Chen via Shutterstock.

Jan. 11, 2024

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Premier Lies About Near Collapse of Alberta Hydro

16/01/24

Author:

Max Fawcett

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National Observer

A woman covers her face walking down the street as freezing temperatures as low as -38 C hit the city of Calgary, Alta., Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

Jan. 16, 2024

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'Alternative' energy and less energy

2024 could be the year we end oil and gas expansion in B.C.

13/01/24

Author:

Kai Nagata

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Dogwood BC

Jan. 9, 2024

Major pipelines over budget, cancelled or facing fierce opposition

Just three days before Christmas, British Columbians received a surprise gift: a pipeline rejection. The BC Utilities Commission denied the application by FortisBC to build a $327 million gas pipeline in the fast-growing south Okanagan.

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'Alternative' energy and less energy

Canada needs to phase out tax breaks for fossil fuels

13/01/24

Author:

Katrina Miller

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National Observer

The federal government needs to think holistically about how we support fossil fuels through the tax system, direct government funding, and other financial aid. Photo by Shutterstock

Jan. 8, 2024

The UN Climate talks ended with a global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault celebrated Canada’s leadership role in negotiating the agreement.

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It’s time for Canadian environmental groups to talk about war as an act of climate denial

13/01/24

Author:

Margaret McGregor, Linda Thyer, and Tim Takaro

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Canadian Dimension

An airburst of artillery-fired white phosphorus over Gaza City. Photo by Mahmud Hams/Al-Haq.

Jan. 9, 2024

Ignoring the ecological impacts of war and militarism impedes our ability to adequately respond to the planetary health crisis

Three months after Israel started bombing Gaza in retaliation against Hamas, Palestine is being converted to rubble with a death toll today of over 22,000 with no end in sight.

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Canada

DULF denied its day in court as Crown prosecutors assess their case.

Canada and Australia crafted government-friendly UNDRIP substitute in 2002-03, documents show

But defence will push to stay the verdicts based on alleged RCMP rights violations.

Major pipelines over budget, cancelled or facing fierce opposition

Ignoring the ecological impacts of war and militarism impedes our ability to adequately respond to the planetary health crisis

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