Climate

Caught between climate warnings and economic realities, Canada and the world face tough fossil fuel choices

The UN’s latest warning about the world’s climate goals slipping away is looming over a pending decision on whether a large offshore oil project will go ahead off Newfoundland, promising a much-needed boost for the province’s economy but potentially moving the world further away from avoiding climate disaster.Equinor’s proposed Bay du Nord oil project off…

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Youth-led climate change lawsuit dismissed by Federal Court

A Federal Court judge ruled Tuesday that the Canadian government won’t be going on trial for contributions to climate change — striking down a lawsuit brought by 15 young Canadians who argued the government was violating their charter rights.Thousands of people filled the streets on Oct. 25, 2019 to march for action on climate change,…

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