Thursday, July 3, 2025
Report reveals Montreal Protocol averted additional global warming
The Montreal Protocol, which phased out the use of ozone-depleting chemicals, not only saved the ozone layer, but also staved off an additional 2.5 degrees…
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University of Ottawa appoints director of planetary health
As part of the University of Ottawa’s efforts in sustainability and social accountability, the Faculty of Medicine has appointed Dr. Husein Moloo as Director of…
Yukon’s first Clean Future report released
A report on Yukon’s progress towards implementing the climate change, energy, and green economy commitments found in the Our Clean Future strategy is now available.…
Urgency for climate change action is surging but public confidence is weak
The University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy program released new survey results tracking Canadians’ views about action on climate change. The results provide a timely snapshot…
$796 million to protect biodiversity and combat climate change
The federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced up to $796 million in funding to support…
Crisis Communication: How to Turn a Code Red into Climate Action
By Connie Vitello This week the world’s leading authority on global climate change issued a “code red.” This comes as no surprise to Canadians who…
Provinces and Territories Unprepared to Achieve Significant GHG Reductions
Though Canada’s provinces and territories hold much of the power over the country’s energy resources, new research shows that the majority lack the policy infrastructure…
Report Warns Climate Change to Increase Health Costs and Inequities
Governments can save lives and minimize costs by investing proactively in measures that improve people’s health and security in the face of rising climate impacts,…
Report Reveals Canada’s Emissions Increase Greatest in G7
A change in direction is needed if Canada is to meet its emissions-reduction targets, according to a new report by veteran earth scientist David Hughes.…
Canadian Communities Can Take Climate Action and Host Pond Hockey
The Climate and Sport Initiative has launched a call for applications for communities to host Save Pond Hockey events featuring top athletes, funded in part by the…
Carbon Pricing vs. Carbon Tax: Understanding the Difference
By Natalie Yelton When the carbon dioxide (CO2) we emit costs money, we generally produce less of it. Economists worldwide point to carbon pricing as the…
Canadian Universities Form Coalition to Reduce Climate Risks in Investment Portfolios
A coalition of Canadian university endowments and pension plans is launching a new initiative through SHARE, a non-profit investor advocacy organization, to engage investee corporations on…
New Report Reveals Costs of Climate Change for Canada
The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices has released its latest report, the first in a series on the costs of climate change. The report, “Tip…
Investing in Buildings: An Investment Priority for a Resilient Recovery
Trinity Bellwoods, a park in downtown Toronto, was in the national news spotlight in May. Media descended on the park to report on the crowd…
New Report Indicates Investment in 5G is Key to Fight Climate Change
A fast and effective deployment of wireless networks will play a key role in Canada achieving its climate change reduction commitments, according to a new…
Ecologist Raises Awareness on Extent of Climate Change Impact to Forests
The catastrophic wildfires experienced in Western Canada and the United States over the past few years are one of the most visible aspects of climate…
Climate Change Adaptation Training Funds for Laval University
Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced funds for Laval University to support a climate change adaptation training program for urban planners, architects and…
Yukon’s New Strategy for Climate Change, Energy and Green Economy
The Government of Yukon released a bold new strategy that includes 131 actions to address the impacts of climate change while building a green economy…
Report on Fighting Climate Change While Growing Ontario Economy
The Green Ribbon Panel released a new report detailing the path forward for Ontario’s electricity system to lower consumer costs, fight climate change and grow…
Trimper Named Special Advisor on Climate Change
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has announced the appointment of Perry Trimper, MHA for Lake Melville, as the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister…
Alberta to Integrate Carbon Pollution Pricing for Large Emitters in 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, the federal pollution pricing fuel charge will apply in Alberta. The Government of Canada is taking action to make sure that…
Canada’s Plan to Meet GHG Targets Scores Low on Global Report Card
Canada’s plan to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets is among the worst in the G20, according to a new report card on climate…
Better Accountability for Climate Action in B.C.
The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is promising better accountability, transparency and more detailed targets for climate action under a new…
Intact Financial Invests $1 Million to Combat Climate Change
Intact Financial Corporation is investing $1 million in Canadian charities that are developing practical and effective solutions that help protect people from natural disasters like floods, wildfires,…