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UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law
In a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday, the United Nations' top court said countries could be in violation of ...
In landmark opinion, the World Court says climate change is an ’existential threat’
The United Nations' highest court on Wednesday underlined "the urgent and existential threat posed by climate change" as it ...
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Youth look to take charge in B.C. Greens leadership race
Adam Bremner-Akins is a 23-year-old Simon Fraser University political science student and party volunteer who wants "bold ...
'A new era:' World court issues landmark ruling in biggest ever climate court case
The failure of countries to protect the planet from climate change may be a violation of international law, the UN's top ...
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‘Whack every mole’: Climate report measures effect of local action
The report is harkening back to the old motto that folks should think globally, but act locally,” said Rhea Suh, president ...
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Changing the Game: Study quantifies global impact of local carbon-reduction efforts
IT’S A ONE-TO-ONE EQUATION. One metric ton of carbon dioxide can be reduced from the earth’s atmosphere by 2030 for every philanthropic dollar spent on ...
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Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up
Canadian LGBTQ+ groups have called for years for Ottawa to appoint a special ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights, similar to the one ...
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The Government of Canada invests over $14.4 million to empower young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment
From protecting our wildlife to conserving our forested areas, young Canadians play a big part in tackling climate change. Still, they can be better equipped to ...
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AI other future technologies will be necessary — but not sufficient — for enacting UN’s pact for future
In September 2024, members of the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future at the Summit of the Future, held in New York City.      The pact, including its two annexes on the Declaration on ...
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U.S. Tariffs Are the Backdrop as Feds Plot Next Steps on Sustainable Finance, Climate Disclosure
The Carney government expects to move quickly this fall on two long-awaited green finance initiatives, a sustainable finance ...
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Canada Secures $300M for Major Indigenous Land Project
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Danny Yakeleya, Chair of the Our Land for the Future Trust ...
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The cost of climate change: The carrots and sticks of climate action
Climate change comes with a financial cost. So does figuring out how to address it. In this excerpt of DW’s Living Planet series, The World’s Host Marco Werman and DW’s Sam Baker unpack how economic ...