Archive for November 2015

President Obama's Address at the Opening Session of COP21

November 30, 2015 Add Comment Edit

In a passionate plea for climate action at the opening session of COP21, US President Barack Obama called on world leaders and delegates to resolve their differences and deliver a global agreement. Here is the full text of Obama's speech, courtesy of the White House:President Hollande, Mr. Secretary...

November 30, 2015 Add Comment Edit

On November 30th, the world will come together in Paris for the start of the most important climate talks ever. After more than two decades of negotiations, the expectations are high and global leaders appear to be ready to sign a comprehensive climate deal that will spur unprecedented emissions reductions....

Event - The 2016 AIPH International Green City Conference

November 29, 2015 Add Comment Edit

This event takes place in Vancouver from 14 – 18 March 2016. The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) invites all those with an interest in improving cities to experience the fusion of green and urban at the 2016 AIPH International Green City Conference and Tours.Organised by...

Event - The Sustainable Innovation Forum (SIF15)

November 29, 2015 Add Comment Edit

The Sustainable Innovation Forum (SIF15) will take place on December 7 - 8, 2015 at the Stade de France (gate E) in Paris. This is the largest business focused event at COP21. Building on year-round work from Climate Action and the UN Environment Programme, the 2 day Forum will convene cross-sector...

Everything You Need to Know About COP21 (Video)

November 28, 2015 Add Comment Edit

COP21 will commence on Monday November 30 and conclude on December 11. These discussions will take place in Paris and they will be joined by representatives of more than 190 nations. It is by far the most important round of climate talks and perhaps the most important global discussion in human history....

Tell World Leaders that we Want Bold Climate Action at COP21 (Video)

November 28, 2015 Add Comment Edit

The COP21 climate talks are scheduled to commence on Monday November 30 offers us our last best hope of reigning in climate change. Before these talks conclude on December 11, world leaders must hammer out a global climate agreement that will radically reduce the emissions that cause climate change....

November 28, 2015 Add Comment Edit

Following the tragic attacks on November 13, mass marches and demonstrations around the COP21 climate summit in Paris have been prohibited by the French authorities. But everywhere around the world, mobilisation for our climate and a massive energy transition is growing. On November 28 and 29, hundreds...

Thanksgiving and Environmental Gratitude

November 27, 2015 Add Comment Edit

This year Thanksgiving takes on a special meaning as we count the days to the beginning of COP21 and a hoped for global climate deal. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to deepen commitments to greener living and more sustainable business practices. Thanksgiving is all about being grateful for everything...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Green Market Oracle

November 26, 2015 Add Comment Edit

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States and people across the nation are celebrating by coming together to give thanks. Traditionally Thanksgiving is the holiday long weekend when people get together to celebrate the bounty of the fall harvest. The Thanksgiving tradition takes us back to the early...

Canadian PM and Provinces Unified for COP21

November 26, 2015 Add Comment Edit

On Monday November 23 Canadian premiers met with the Prime Minister to discuss a national strategy on climate change ahead of COP21. Provincial leaders will be attending the December climate talks alongside the Prime Minister. Although emissions reduction is a provincial prerogative, Ottawa will provide...

What Canadian Provinces are Doing to Combat Climate Change

November 25, 2015 Add Comment Edit

Climate action is largely a provincial matter in Canada. This is the view of both the former Conservative government and the newly elected Liberals. This means that provincial and territorial climate plans are crucially important to Canada's collective effort. AlbertaThe newly elected premiere of...

Alberta's New Climate Plan is a Quantum Leap Forward

November 24, 2015 Add Comment Edit

The new NDP government in Alberta led by Premier Rachel Notley has announced sweeping reforms to the province's energy sector that are intended to balance the economic concerns with climate concerns. The plan includes an economy-wide price on carbon, the phase out of coal and a commitment to renewables...

Saskatchewan to Get Half of its Energy from Renewables

November 23, 2015 Add Comment Edit

Last week Brad Wall the premiere of Saskatchewan announced that his province will get half of its energy from renewables by 2030. This includes a combination of wind, solar and geothermal energy. To achieve this goal the province will have to double its renewable energy production. Saskatchewan currently...

Financial Losses Associated with Fossil Fuels

November 23, 2015 Add Comment Edit

The losses associated with fossil fuels are staggering and it is not just oil producing states and companies that are feeling the heat. Pension funds going long on oil are getting killed as they hope that prices will rebound.With oil prices around $50 per barrel, the IEA estimates that OPEC states...