The United Nations’ top court says countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change.
An international court ruling on climate change has prompted 34 local groups to call on the B.C. government for stronger climate action, including phasing out fossil fuels.
Adrian Dix wants British Columbia to be like Norway.
The province’s Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions expressed that aspiration during a recent, lengthy interview in his Vancouver riding. It would mean being a leading supplier of fossil fuels to the world, while also being a leader in the pivot away from them domestically.
I have spent the past five years arguing that we need a “wartime” approach to confront the climate crisis. It seems metaphor is not our government’s strong suit – their imagination for a wartime approach is limited to, well, war.
In just a few months, President Trump’s moves have exceeded the worst fears of climate activists.
Before President Trump returned to office, it was widely expected that his administration would again reduce support for clean energy, promote fossil fuels and disengage from global efforts to combat climate change.
