Earth Day's this weekend - a good time to think about the idea of a 'green economy'.
green jobs
Climate action will stimulate economy and jobs
Just before the world met in Cancun for climate talks, Conservatives in the Senate -- abetted by the prime minister -- deprived Canadians of legislation that would address the pressing problem of global climate change and also usher in a prosperous clean energy economy.
When pressed why the Conservative Senate called the premature vote on the Climate Change Accountability Act on Nov. 16th, Prime Minister Stephen Harper retorted that it would have thrown "hundreds of thousands, possibly millions of people out of work."
Japan's WTO complaint against Canada could expose corporate attack on green jobs
The conflict between environmental policy and the current international trade regime has been long, controversial, and inconclusive. As the world comes to terms with the severity of the climate crisis and its causes in human economic activity, questions about whether climate change mitigation strategies are legal or not under World Trade Organization and other trade rules are more pressing than ever.
The same uncertainty has haunted local procurement and job creation measures post-financial crisis, some of which are tied to broader environmental goals. A good example is Ontario's Green Energy Act, which directs local and international investment toward the creation of green jobs in the province.
Obama should restore White House solar panels
BONN, Germany -- When first lady Michelle Obama started an organic garden at the White House, she sparked a national discussion on food, obesity, health and sustainability. But the green action on the White House lawn hasn't made it to the White House roof, unfortunately.
January 20, 2012 |
This is an opportunity for stakeholders, including the oil industry, governments, environmentalists, First Nations groups and labour unions to come together and create a sustainable energy policy.
September 23, 2011 |
The pace of development driven by these pipelines is plainly unsustainable. The issues of greenhouse gasses, land and water use, and impacts on our First Nations communities must be addressed.
September 23, 2011 |
Ontario's Green Energy and Economy Act has catalyzed a massive increase in the amount of renewable energy coming online while building a clean energy industry in this province.
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Lean, green, letter carrying machine (or why the Canada Post lockout is the real frontline of the fight for Green Jobs)
| June 20, 2011
June 8, 2011 |
“Today’s budget should have laid out a plan for job creation instead of job cuts to help the Canadian economy hold its own in the face of a global recession,” says Dave Coles, president of CEP.
