By John Woodside, National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As the planet slides into an era of climate breakdown, oil and gas industry groups and climate advocacy organizations in Canada are squaring off to shape the federal government’s just transition strategy.
Continue reading Transition to a low carbon future: Industry and climate groups face offBy John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Climate Minister Jonathan Wilkinson doesn’t know if he’ll continue to serve in the role just yet, but with COP26 in arm’s reach, his portfolio may be the most significant of any cabinet member.
Speaking with reporters Friday from a pre-COP meeting in Milan, Wilkinson said Canada’s focus in the lead-up to COP26 is closing the gap on the US$100 billion worth of climate financing per year rich countries promised developing ones over a decade ago at COP15.
Continue reading Success of COP26 hinges on whether climate financing scales upBy John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The independent Climate Action Tracker (CAT) has crunched the numbers on countries’ updated 2030 Paris Agreement targets and found Canada’s “highly insufficient,” pouring cold water on Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s campaign emphasis on expert endorsements.
Continue reading Canada’s climate plans ‘highly insufficient’ in global rankingBy John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a groundswell of opposition to GNL Québec’s multibillion-dollar natural gas project, the provincial government has rejected the plan. Now advocates say it’s time for other governments to follow suit.
The $14-billion proposal would have moved fracked natural gas from northern British Columbia and Alberta to a liquefaction plant and export terminal at the Port of Saguenay. The company was aiming to export 11 million tonnes per year. GNL Québec said it would be a carbon-neutral facility by offsetting its “direct” greenhouse gas emissions, and that it would help offset dirtier pollutants, like oil or coal, around the world.
Continue reading Quebec rejects $14 Billion LNG projectBy John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will follow her grandmother’s lead and fight for a healthy and responsive government — just not from Parliament Hill.
On Thursday, the Independent MP for Vancouver Granville announced in an open letter to constituents she will not seek re-election.
Continue reading Jody Wilson-Raybould won’t seek re-election
