The federal government is open to helping First Nations buy into the Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal or its related infrastructure as opposition to the projects grows.
The most recent “Radical Hope in Feverish Times” webinar is now available to be viewed. It featured Brian Tokar of the Institute for Social Ecology and Arthur Pye of the Emergency Committee on Rojava.
MAGA Alberta’s latest attempt to sow division came in the form of a two-pronged assault.
A group of MAGA separatists met in Washington with “cabinet-level” officials about their plan to break up the country. MAGA Alberta is looking to use Danielle Smith’s promised referendum to unilaterally declare independence, with the expectation of immediate recognition from the Trump administration.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget did not deliver new investments on climate or clean tech. In fact, some experts say it takes a step backwards.
The federal government’s commitment to “maximise carbon value for money” and “protect the competitiveness of oil and gas” as part of today’s budget represents a dramatic abdication of environmental leadership and a troubling step backward for climate action in Canada.
The budget makes clear that fossil fuel production for export is a central pillar of this government’s economic strategy — and that it won’t let climate measures get in the way.
Bill Gates picked one hell of a moment to release his call for a “strategic pivot” in tackling climate change. “Hell” being the most frequent description of sheltering through the terrifying fury of Hurricane Melissa as it cut across the Caribbean.
The Alberta premier said she met with the right-wing think tank because of its influence on the president.
[Tyee Editor’s note: This story is being published in collaboration with DeSmog, a global leader in providing accurate, fact-based information regarding global warming misinformation campaigns.]
