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Report: Greenwashing big oil & gas: the fossil fuel deception playbook
As countries discuss a way forward on the increasingly urgent climate crisis at COP28, a new report by Greenpeace Canada and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) exposes widespread greenwashing practices fossil fuel companies use to maintain social license and avoid accountability for the harms they cause.
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Greenpeace reaction to Loss & Damage Fund Announcement and Pledges
In reaction to the Loss & Damage finance announcement and pledges made at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), Greenpeace International and Greenpeace Canada said:
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Montreal Vote to Phase Out Gas in New Construction Reflects National Trend Toward Climate-Friendly Buildings
With its new policy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from new buildings, Montreal joins a growing number of Canadian municipalities from Quebec to British Columbia (B.C). that have made…
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Smoke mirror: wildfires and climate (in)action
Looking outside my window over the weekend, I could see that orange light in my backyard — and I perceived a tangible smell. I was reminded of the campfires I have with friends on lovely camping weekends. But now the smell of campfire is creating a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
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Med shortages, bridge closures, wildfires, and Pride Month
My laptop, whatever book is currently on top of my reading pile, and my medication. No matter where I am in the world, I always make sure to pack those…
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A safe and fair future for all can be delivered at COP27
The burning question at the upcoming 27th UN Climate Conference (COP27) is whether richer, historically more polluting governments are going to pay up for the loss and damage caused by climate change. With final preparations underway, Greenpeace said significant progress can be made on the justice and support countries most impacted by past, present and…
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Protecting Nature and Biodiversity with Better Laws
Canada must show up to the CBD negotiations as if life on earth depends on it—because it does.
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Nature is for everyone – so is defending Her
This week we are kicking off a month-long series of live talks exploring the theme of decolonising Nature, restoring the land and building justice.
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Rethinking Nature Protection: Call for Artists
This Fall, governments will assemble in Kunming, China for the 15th UN summit under the Convention on Biological Diversity. The international conference will set the stage for the negotiations of…