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Dissonance or Harmony? Two news items on 28 November reveal the seriousness of the environmental crisis and the lack of determination of certain developed countries to act.

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In Canada, preparing to depart for the climate talks in Durban, the Environment Minister, Peter Kent, waffled about Canada’s position.  He said, “What we need now is action, and a mandate to work on an eventual binding convention [on greenhouse… Read More »Dissonance or Harmony? Two news items on 28 November reveal the seriousness of the environmental crisis and the lack of determination of certain developed countries to act.

With a new round of climate talks set to open in Durban later this month, Canada is once more under scrutiny.

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“Are you going to follow the United States, are you also going to become a serial non-ratifier of any agreements?” asked Mohau Pheko, the South African high commissioner to Canada, in an unusually harsh criticism on 14th November.  South Africa… Read More »With a new round of climate talks set to open in Durban later this month, Canada is once more under scrutiny.

Keystone XL Pipeline delayed — sometimes it takes time to slow, stop and change direction. Canada needs to think about this

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The 10th November decision by the U.S. to postpone a ruling on the planned pipeline until other routes through Nebraska have been reviewed will delay the ramp-up of tar sands exploitation in Alberta.  Prime Minister Harper issued a statement saying,… Read More »Keystone XL Pipeline delayed — sometimes it takes time to slow, stop and change direction. Canada needs to think about this