Protest - Revolt

The US state of California has sued five oil giants for their alleged role in downplaying the risk posed by fossil fuels while causing tens of billions of dollars in damage, The New York Times has reported.

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Climate Change

RCMP Spent Record Amount to Protect CGL Pipeline Last Year

11/09/23

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Amanda Follett Hosgood

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The Tyee

The RCMP’s Community-Industry Response Group is a regular presence on Wet’suwet’en territory. The unit racked up more than $11 million in expenses for policing the area last fiscal year. Photo by Amanda Follett Hosgood.

Sept. 11, 2023

The force spent $11 million to patrol a remote road in Wet’suwet’en territory.

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Oil & Gas Companies Are Forging a Suicide Pact With Mother Earth

10/09/23

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Ralph Nader

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Common Dreams

Burned cars and destroyed buildings are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. (Photo by Paula Ramon / AFP)

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Reflections on a burning summer and the precarious terrain between hope and despair

08/09/23

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Seth Klein

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National Observer

Protesters, joined by faith leaders and members of Extinction Rebellion Toronto, take over an intersection in downtown Toronto as part of a demonstration declaring a climate crisis, June 10, 2019. Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn / Canada's National Observer

Sept. 8, 2023

Sometimes, in the eye of a storm, it can be hard to tell when the winds have shifted. Victories often don’t occur in a clear-cut timeline, nor can they always be pinpointed to a specific event. Darkest before the dawn, as they say. When we look back at this time, maybe — just maybe — the spring and summer of 2023 will be remembered as a pivot period.

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Why I’m joining the global climate protests

06/09/23

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Auston Chhor

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National Observer

Mike Layton, Toronto city councillor for University-Rosedale, speaks to protesters during a demonstration declaring a climate crisis on June 10, 2019. Photo by Nick Iwanyshyn / Canada's National Observer

Sept. 6, 2023

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Africa Climate Summit: What is it and what does it mean for young people in Africa?

04/09/23

Author:

Gerance Mutwol

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Greenpeace

Environmental activists take part in the Climate strike protest in Nairobi calling for action on climate change on September 20, 2019. © Evan Habil / Greenpeace

Sept. 1, 2023

As the Africa Climate Summit kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya (4-6 September, 2023) with the theme of “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”, I’m filled with a mix of hope, urgency, and determination. Young people like me recognise the gravity of the climate crisis and its disproportionate impact on African countries. We want meaningful action to address the environmental challenges that threaten our continent’s future.

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