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Profiteers of climate change in the Arctic

Climate change is opening up shipping routes once covered by ice and making it easier to gain access to the Arctic's fossil fuels. >>
The story of change

The Story of Change

In The Story of Change animated short, filmmaker Annie Leonard explains why citizens, not shoppers, hold the key to a better world. >>
Why does the US lack a federal climate policy?

Why does the US lack a federal climate policy?

What does the United States' political reality mean for the future of action on climate change? >>
Japan’s post 3-11 “Plan B”

Japan’s post 3-11 “Plan B”

Peak oil means peak food and, very possibly, the peak of human advancement. >>
Kenya: first African nation to set up climate authority

Kenya: first African nation to set up climate authority

A member of Kenya's parliament drafts a bill to set up Africa's first climate change authority >>
Universities co-creating urban sustainability

Universities co-creating urban sustainability

Universities have begun collaborating with diverse social actors to drive the sustainable transformation of regions, cities, communities. >>
Recycling on the US–Mexico border

Recycling on the US–Mexico border

Trade in second-hand products between affluent countries and neighbouring developing nations can be mutually beneficial. >>
Whatever happened to carbon capture?

Whatever happened to carbon capture?

CCS has been hobbled by the economic crisis and Europe is far behind the US, but a new Norwegian plant provides hope. >>
The convenience city ultimatum

The convenience city ultimatum

In their exploration of creating a sustainable Vancouver by 2050, a University of British Columbia team presents its final "big ideas". >>
Climate change is a human rights issue

Climate change is a human rights issue

Human rights bodies could help spur collective action to overcome the obstacles to progress on global warming, argues the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food. >>
Climate pollution killing oysters

Climate pollution killing oysters

New evidence shows that ocean acidification is harming commercially valuable species in the northwestern Pacific region of North America. >>
Enhancing indigenous knowledge in rice terraces

Enhancing indigenous knowledge in rice terraces

Melding science and local wisdom can support farming practices threatened by climate change. >>
The simpler way to a greener future

The simpler way to a greener future

Trying out small changes will make your life better and at the same time greener. >>
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A city that runs on itself

Cut greenhouse gas emissions dramatically? A team of students envisions building this into Vancouver's future. >>
Do you believe in climate change?

Do you believe in climate change?

That's not a question you should be asking — it's a matter of empirical evidence, not belief. >>
Scientists denounce climate change denial, censorship

Scientists denounce climate change denial, censorship

Canadian media coverage of climate change has fallen by 80% due to the conservative government's restrictive policies. >>