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Columnists

Sep 5, 2019

Hurricane Dorian reminds that time is short to avoid irreversible climate catastrophe

Hurricane Dorian, like Maria, Irma, Florence and Harvey before, signifies a deadly data point in the irrefutable case that human-induced climate change is real and is wreaking havoc with our planet.

Columnists

Oct 11, 2018

Hurricane Michael is a sign of things to come if climate change denial continues

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

U.S. President Trump says the government is doing all it can for the victims of Hurricane Michael. By denying climate change, he is assuring many more storms and countless victims to come.

News

Sep 27, 2018

Doug Ford rolls back climate policies while unprecedented tornadoes ravage his province

Karl Nerenberg

While climate change related events ravage citizens' lives, Ontario Premier Ford and his enablers gleefully attack virtually all measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Columnists

Sep 1, 2017

As Harvey hits the 'Petro Metro,' President Trump continues to deny climate change

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

The planet is drowning in denial. Climate change is real, and needs to be addressed.

Columnists

Aug 25, 2016

After Louisiana floods, U.S. accelerates climate change with offshore drilling

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

Rather than enabling more dangerous deep-water oil extraction, President Obama should be spending his remaining months in office working to reduce U.S. dependence on fossil fuels.

Columnists

Aug 18, 2016

Climate change puts future Summer Olympics at risk, scientists warn

Amy Goodman

Denis Moynihan

A report just published in the British medical journal The Lancet suggests that by the year 2085, almost all of the cities that could host the Summer Games will be too hot for outdoor events.

Columnists

May 25, 2016

Fort McMurray fire brings climate refugees to Canada

Ole Hendrickson

Canada is only one of many countries dealing with climate refugees. South Pacific island nations are steadily being inundated by rising seas and India is seeing record-breaking heat waves.

Columnists

Sep 10, 2015

The CO2 crisis is about more than global warming

Ole Hendrickson

The human-caused, rapid rise in CO2 levels is having marked effects on terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. These effects are complex and go beyond weather disasters.

Blog

Sep 1, 2015

Deniers are all over the map; climate realists all over the world

David Suzuki

As world leaders prepare for the December UN climate meeting in Paris, Canadians must impress upon all those who hope to govern us after October 19 the importance of making a positive contribution.

Blog

Jul 14, 2015

Is the climate crisis creating a global consciousness shift?

David Suzuki

It's easy for governments and industry to prioritize corporate profits and short-term gain over the best interests of complacent citizens. But when enough people demand action change starts happening.

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