Canada needs to plan for a steep decline in oil demand, or risk getting left behind
Governments and oil firms need to start planning today for a future in which oil is not an economic driver of Canadian prosperity.
A golden opportunity for Canada in hydrogen
Hydrogen can contribute to Canada’s 2050 decarbonization targets, as part of a portfolio of low-carbon energy technologies
‘Montreal will be for nature what Paris was for climate’: Canada can play key role at COP15 in saving over a million species from extinction, says nature activist
Green Party leader Elizabeth May is concerned about how Canada-China tensions will affect the conservation conference, given Canada is the host and China is the president.
Unambitious climate adaptation strategy needs clear goals for disaster mitigation, say climate experts, NDP MP
Ottawa released Canada’s first climate adaptation strategy in November, outlining goals relating to disaster resilience, biodiversity, infrastructure and the economy.
Canada needs more than ambition to protect nature: we need accountability
If Canada is serious about its commitment to biodiversity, it’s time to create transparent national legislation that binds biodiversity targets to a clear timeline and ensures legal accountability from governments.
Canada must not waste the opportunities at COP 15 in Montreal
The upcoming COP 15 Conference in Montreal cannot be a missed opportunity for the Canadian government to keep its promise and establish the Canada Water Agency.
Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator
Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.
Why protecting grasslands is a win-win-win for climate, biodiversity and the ranching community
To halt and reverse biodiversity loss, we need strong commitment from our policy-makers today that will save our iconic grasslands and the birds and other biodiversity that need them for their survival.
Powerful but precarious: cracks in the foundation of fire and emergency services in Canada
The climate crisis, health-care crisis, and personnel shortages in Canada’s fire departments are converging, causing increasing strain on Canada’s fire-fighting capacity.
Strengthen Bill S-5 to make Canada’s environmental protection law more just
A modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act with a stronger legislative framework for assessing and controlling toxic substances—including greenhouse gasses—and protecting the right to a healthy environment is an urgent priority.
