Signs of Solidarity in a Desert Barren of Compassion
Four days ago, Doha held its first ever civil society march for climate justice. The night before, I was able to attend the Middle East premiere of Amy Miller’s powerful documentary “The Carbon Rush”. This past weekend was literally the first time throughout the course of COP18 where I have felt a strong sense of … Read more
Canada abandons the Kyoto Protocol
Yesterday, Canada’s Environment Minister announced that Canada will be formally withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol. Members of the Canadian Youth Delegation released the following statement: While not surprising, Peter Kent’s latest announcement is an outstanding example of our government’s loyal service to the fossil fuel industry. Just hours after returning from Durban, our Environment Minister … Read more
Economic Shortsightedness of Pulling Out of the Kyoto Protocol
by Chris Bisson Last night Environment Minister Peter Kent reported that Canada would be pulling out of the Kyoto Protocol. This disappointing announcement came under the guise of a Canadian economic crisis. The statement that Canada needs fiscal austerity instead of the most basic and already existing climate policy is absurd considering that it is … Read more
“How was your trip?”
Now that COP17 is over, and I am on my way home, I am a little scared. I am going to be back and everyone is going to ask me how my trip was and what I think of “Africa” and if I had fun. And my answer is going to be my trip was … Read more
Canada – COP17 UPDATE
by Ani and Chris UPDATE: 06:00 Thanks-you comments ensued 05:05am The formal meeting commenced with the purpose to pass all outstanding texts, notably the KP and LCA texts deferred to the COP/CMP. Amendment that the length of commitment period of for AWG-KP for the KP2 to be determined at next sitting of the group. Bolivia … Read more
Can you feel the heat?
By Toby Davine If you put a lobster in a pot of water and slowly let the water boil, the lobster does not immediately know it is being cooked. When a government assures its population that they are making meaningful strides to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously subsidizing billions of dollars to produce “ethical” … Read more
CYD Podcast- Waves of Despair, Tides of Change
The end of COP is nearing and many members of civil society are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of real progress coming out of the negotiations. Canada wins the 2011 Colossal Fossil and Jordan Konek of Arviat, Nunavut accepts the award on behalf of the government. Will Vanderbilt provides us with an update on … Read more
