Environment

NUPGE endorses Robin Hood Tax on big banks

dblaikie — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:34:00 +0000

"This is an idea that NUPGE has supported for a long, long time." - NUPGE president James Clancy.

Join in Earth Hour 2010

khawley — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:21:16 +0000

NUPGE supports Earth Hour, this March 27th, 2010, in an effort to raise awareness around climate change and energy consumption.

Major cuts at B.C. forestry and resource ministries

dblaikie — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:01:00 +0000

BCGEU working to ensure placement for impacted members.

Real climate change action missing from the budget

khawley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:01:08 +0000

“Nowhere is a commitment to principled policy, backed by action, needed more than in addressing climate change” ... a quote taken from yesterday’s Throne speech, yet climate change is mentioned 3 times in the 450-page budget document. This speaks volumes.

CAN-Canada calls for 3 climate change funding requirements for budget 2010

khawley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:19:58 +0000

After over four years in power, Stephen Harper’s government has yet to produce a comprehensive climate change plan of any kind.

Global campaign calls for Robin Hood Tax on banks

dblaikie — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:45:00 +0000

British-based campaign says a charge of just 1/20th of 1% on financial transactions not involving the public would raise an estimated £250 billion ($400 billion Cdn) a year.

Don't neglect natural solutions to climate change crisis, experts tell Canada

khawley — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:34:31 +0000

With 2010 being the International Year of Biodiversity, maintaining and expanding protected areas needs to be recognized as a powerful tool against climate change and should be a component of national and sub-national climate change strategies.

Disappearing Canadian permafrost has international implications

khawley — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:40:05 +0000

Report estimate that if only 10 per cent of the permafrost melted, this could lead to the release of an additional 80 parts per million of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere. This would equate to about 0.7 degrees Celsius of global warming.

Summit will explore options to sale of NB Power

dblaikie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:31:00 +0000

Coalition fighting proposed $3.2 billion sale will bring together an array of experts at Options Summit Feb. 22 in Fredericton. - Updated

Working in a warming world to be examined by York University research team

khawley — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:12:14 +0000

York professor, Carla Lipsig-Mummé receives $1 million from SSHRC, to study work in a warming world.

Canada's influence fading in the world, poll finds

dblaikie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Negative record on the environment and climate change has damaged Canada's image on the global stage.

Flaws of Copenhagen Accord Revealed

khawley — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:40:51 +0000

Editorial by Dale Marshall, David Suzuki Foundation (Wednesday, Feb.3, 2010)

Canada, a top ten global polluter, already with the weakest target in the industrialized world, weakened its target even further.

Experts condemn $3.2-billion sale of NB Power

dblaikie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Controversial deal would dump assets for far less than they are worth while giving up control of future energy policy.

Legal challenge brewing over the sale of NB Power

dblaikie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:31:00 +0000

'The people of New Brunswick are looking for a ruling on the ownership of NB Power and whether the premier of the province of New Brunswick has exceeded his jurisdiction.'

'People's submission' hits Canada on climate change

dblaikie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:30:00 +0000

“The Canadian government has been consistently out of step with the majority in parliament, the Canadian public and provincial governments.'

Vigil will protest the undemocratic sale of NB Power

dblaikie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:30:00 +0000

Irving-owned newspapers blasted for failing to inform citizens adequately about the sale which will mean huge benefits for the Irving family.

Amended $3.2-billion NB Power sale announced

dblaikie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:32:00 +0000

Coalition of New Brunswickers - NB Power Not for Sale will hold a news conference today.

Honouring environmental public health professionals

dblaikie — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:30:00 +0000

'Public health professionals undertake important work, including disease prevention, health promotion and community protection.' - Elisabeth Ballermann, HSAA president.

Tentative contract for Niagara parks employees

dblaikie — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:59:00 +0000

Settlement achieved after one day of conciliation assistance.

New Brunswickers protest sale of NB Power

dblaikie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:31:00 +0000

Ordinary citizens gathered in the cold at the New Brunswick legislature this week to deliver a blunt message against the planned sale of the province's power utility to Quebec.

BCGEU urges action on CCPA climate change report

dblaikie — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:32:00 +0000

'The gradual elimination of jobs means proper resource management will not occur.' - Darryl Walker.

UN Year of Biodiversity

khawley — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:26:55 +0000

More than 540 animal and plant species are at risk in Canada.

The Story of Cap and Trade

khawley — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:24:22 +0000

This short video explores the "devil in the details" when it comes to the tool of cap-and-trade to combat climate change.

Harper fails Canada and planet at Copenhagen

khawley — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

'Our image and reputation have taken a beating thanks to the Harper government's foot-dragging and stubborn refusal to change its weak emission-reduction targets.' - James Clancy.

Harper Has No Intention of Meeting His Proposed 2020 Greenhouse Gas Target

khawley — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:06:12 +0000

Leaked cabinet documents show government plan for massive increase in oil and gas emissions by 2020

Canada Falling Dangerously Behind U.S. Efforts on Climate

khawley — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:01:28 +0000

Canada has come under significant international criticism on climate change. The Canadian government’s primary and most persuasive reply is that the country will “match U.S. efforts.”

Climate change events across Canada on Dec. 12

lbush — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:43:12 +0000

Over three hundred events have been registered in cities and towns across Canada with large national rallies planned in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and Montreal.

Canada cheating on their targets to reduce forest emissions

khawley — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:57:58 +0000

“It’s extremely disappointing that Canada and other developed countries, including the members of the European Union, New Zealand and Australia, are cheating on their targets and proposing to sweep increased emissions from logging under the rug so they don’t have to account for them,” says Chris Henschel, a CPAWS senior conservation manager and international expert on the UN negotiations on Land Use and Forestry.

Report says Canadian position in Copenhagen symptom of flawed business model in energy sector

lbush — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:33:13 +0000

Paper from Alberta’s Parkland Institute and the CCPA see a business model based on maximizing profit and share value creates significant environmental, social, economic, and political problems for Canada.

A first day fossil for Canada

khawley — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:08:54 +0000

Canada wins for an unwillingness to negotiate at negotiations

Canadian scientist press Harper to take stronger action

khawley — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:31:28 +0000

"We're seeing no movement on the part of our politicians and yet pretty well all of the science that's come out since about 2007 has indicated that climate change is moving faster than we thought," said David Schindler, a professor of ecology at the University of Alberta.

Public summit Dec. 9 to oppose NB Power sale

dblaikie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:30:00 +0000

NBUPPE says urgent action is needed to stop the controversial deal before it is finalized in March 2010. Updated

Prescription for Canada’s Prime Minister:

khawley — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:04:23 +0000

Put global health at the centre of UN climate summit

Canada's image in tatters, says Guardian writer. It is now to climate what Japan is to whaling.

dblaikie — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:31:00 +0000

'This country's government is now behaving with all the sophistication of a chimpanzee's tea party.... the astonishing spectacle of a beautiful, cultured nation turning itself into a corrupt petro-state.'

Cities and communities act while others continue to talk

khawley — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:46:13 +0000

On November 10, 2009 the Municipal Council of London Ontario signed an emergency resolution urging the federal government of Canada to take action on climate change. Citizens in municipalities across Canada have been mobilizing for urgent action on the climate change crisis.

Conservatives isolated on their wait-and-see approach for the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen

khawley — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:20:00 +0000

Members of Parliament vote in favor of more ambitious action at the United Nations Climate Summit

NBUPPE condemns controversial sale of NB Power

dblaikie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:31:00 +0000

'Let's not stand on the sidelines while the few who will benefit greatly from this deal give away our crown jewel.' - Susie Proulx Daigle.

Fossil Awards 'bring it' to Canada

khawley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:34:16 +0000

Environment Minister Jim Prentice issues the challenge

Canada in Barcelona - No Boy Scout

khawley — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:21:35 +0000

The elements of a strong deal are still on the table. But, Canada must change its tune if a fair, ambitious, and legally binding agreement can be reached at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in December.

Final day of climate negotiations before historic Copenhagen climate summit

khawley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:47:27 +0000

What do the November UN climate meetings bode for the Copenhagen summit?

Prentice breaks promise on climate regulations

khawley — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:28:05 +0000

Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice no longer plans to unveil an outline for regulations for Canada’s greenhouse gas pollution before December’s UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

One more time - Liberals and Conservatives Vote to Delay Climate Bill

khawley — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:05:32 +0000

On October 21, Conservative and Liberal MPs joined forces to delay passage of Bill C-311, the Copenhagen Climate Bill.

Liberals join Tories to block climate change bill

khawley — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:28:00 +0000

Among developed nations, Canada will now stand alone in Copenhagen blocking global progress.

Conservatives turn deaf ear to environmental groups

dblaikie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:29:00 +0000

'It means that they're not really interested in the perspectives of Canadian environmental groups and faith-based groups and labour unions and indigenous organizations and youth groups on this issue.'

Canada wins another Fossil of the Day award

khawley — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:46:48 +0000

At the UN climate negotiations in Bangkok Canada wins the first place Fossil of the Day award

Let's make Canada relevant again on the world stage

dblaikie — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:29:30 +0000

'To matter, Canada has to actually punch above its weight, not just say it does. The U.S. can just show up and be listened to. So can China. Canada has to do much more.'

Harper missing in action at UN climate summit

khawley — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:45:28 +0000

Environment Minister Jim Prentice represents Canada while Harper skips out to pay a courtesy call on New York Mayor Bloomberg

70,000 Canadian Signatures for KYOTOPlus

khawley — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:06:44 +0000

KYOTOplus is a mere 13 MP endorsements away from a majority in parliament

Conservatives spurn global renewable energy agency

dblaikie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:50:00 +0000

Harper government gives Canada an international black eye by refusing to name a Canadian representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The Vanishing Islands and Indigenous Rights in Panama

khawley — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:53:00 +0000

Ben Powless, a Mohawk youth and a student at Carleton University, has just returned from Panama and the International Indian Treaty Council. His brief report for NUPGE is included below.

Nova Scotia Implements Greenhouse Gas & Air Pollutant Caps

khawley — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:26:35 +0000

Nova Scotia is one of the first provinces to impose regulated caps on greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from power generation facilities.

Will Saskatchewan Oil Sands be a Carbon Copy of Alberta’s Mistakes?

khawley — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:30:07 +0000

Comprehensive new report outlines risks of poorly managed oil sands development and proposes a new approach

NUPGE asks premiers to set emissions target

dblaikie — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:53:00 +0000

Meetings this week in Regina are critical leading into global UN climate conference at Copenhagen in December.

Climate showdown with premiers Aug. 5-7 in Regina

dblaikie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:30:01 +0000

A week for provincial climate action during the Council of the Federation as Canada's Premiers discuss climate, energy, and trade.

Harper government must move beyond rhetoric at the G8

khawley — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:29:07 +0000

Recognizing climate threshold one thing - action is quite another.

Canada ranked last in G8 on climate action

khawley — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:36:41 +0000

A new report states the lack of a clear leader among the ranked nations and while Germany has slightly improved, countries such as Canada and Russia have completely failed the test.

HSAA Reducing Emissions with Carbon Offsets

khawley — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:47:02 +0000

The best way to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is not to put them there in the first place.

Genetically Engineered Wheat Rejected Globally, Groups Remind Monsanto

khawley — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:25:43 +0000

Tri-national Statement Responds to Industry Pledge to Commercialize GE Wheat

B.C. Liberals give parks low priority, says BCGEU

dblaikie — Sun, 03 May 2009 17:00:00 +0000

40% cut to park ranger staff shows lack of environmental commitment.

B.C. Liberals cut 40% of seasonal park rangers

dblaikie — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +0000

'I'm concerned about what this may foreshadow for other parts of the public service after the election. - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.'

Canada's Rising GHG Emissions and No Plan

khawley — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:38:14 +0000

The latest emissions calculations are now in for 2007 and Canada has exceed their Kyoto target by 34.2%. By 2012 Canada has committed to meet a Kyoto target of 556.5 Mt of greenhouse gas emissions, but since 1990 has risen steadily topping 747 Mt in 2007.

KYOTOplus Counts Down the Days to Copenhagen

khawley — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:07:24 +0000

To draw attention to the Bonn meetings in June, the Climate Action Network - Canada is turning up the heat on the KYOTOPlus campaign.

Earth Day 2009: NUPGE calls for green jobs

khawley — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:32:00 +0000

Green jobs are good jobs. Green jobs benefit the environment. Green jobs will prepare Canada for a strong economic future.

New Brunswick Union to Be Recognized with Conservation Council Award April 4th

khawley — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:26:45 +0000

Cool Comforts: Bargaining for our survival is available through the National Union office.

Greenhouse gas bill passes despite Harper opposition

dblaikie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:11:00 +0000

'Three of four parties paid attention to all the recent science, the growing international consensus and the clear call by Canadians for bold action on climate change.'

Bill supporting deep reductions in greenhouse gases up for vote today

khawley — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:51:24 +0000

The Climate Change Accountability Act (C-311), a private member's bill tabled by NDP MP Bruce Hyer, will be voted on at second reading in House of Commons this afternoon. This groundbreaking bill would set national climate targets that allow Canada to play a responsible part in the global effort to tackle climate change.

NUPGE joins Earth Hour calling for climate action

khawley — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:22:00 +0000

Earth Hour is quickly approaching - on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 pm, millions of Canadians will turn out their lights to support the largest global public demonstration on climate change! What are you doing that night?

Growing urgency for climate change actions

khawley — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:15:00 +0000

Scientists weren't pulling any punches as they outlined their findings before the release of their full synthesis in June 2009.

An Indigenous perspective from the 2009 World Social Forum

khawley — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:32:43 +0000

Ben Powless is Mohawk from Six Nations in Ontario. He is currently studying Human Rights, Indigenous and Environmental Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. The National Union sponsored Ben to attend the 2009 World Social Forum in Belem, Brazil, January 24 to February 2.

Coalition wants stronger climate targets by summer

khawley — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:53:49 +0000

NUPGE endorses an open letter to Parliament that challenges MPs to accept climate targets based on Science

Obama wants labour and environment 'side agreements' brought into NAFTA treaty

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:45:21 +0000

Make existing 'side deals' part of treaty so they can be properly enforced, U.S. president says during visit to Ottawa.

President’s Commentary: Will Obama’s green stimulus leadership rub off on Harper?

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:26:55 +0000

(19 Feb. 2009) - Obama understands that the current recession presents national leaders with a unique opportunity to unleash ingenuity and develop green technologies that will renew economies and simultaneously confront climate change.

Canadian households getting greener, but is it enough?

khawley — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:43:38 +0000

Stats Canada has just released a summary of 2007 data about households and the environment. Compared to last year the data shows an increase 'green' habits.

Economy or environment? It's a false choice

jclancy — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:13:01 +0000

(Jan 23, 2009) -- 'The Harper government thinks we have to choose either a strong economy or a clean environment. This is a false choice that sells our country short. We can and must have both.'

Canada next to last in international environmental rankings

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Harper administration now ranks below Bush administration on global ridicule scale

NUPGE's plan for a strong economy, fair society and clean environment

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is calling on the federal and provincial governments to work together on a 5-point plan that would stimulate the economy and at the same time enhance Canada's social foundations and improve the environment.

United call for northern indigenous peoples' climate rights

khawley — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:24:57 +0000

Canadian arctic indigenous peoples and environmental groups launch a united call for action on climate change at United Nations negotiations.

Countdown Begins to Worldwide Climate Protests

khawley — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:15:28 +0000

Canadians unite to demand a real deal at UN climate negotiations in Poland. On December 7, 2008, thousands will gather in communities across Canada to call for action to stop climate chaos.

Biofuel Business Needs to Address Canadians Environmental Concerns

khawley — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:21:16 +0000

Members of Parliament must take a serious look at the sustainability of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. Setting fuel targets before the creation of sustainable production criteria jeopardizes any emission reductions from these fuels.

Labour reps call for real emissions targets in Poznan Emissions Reductions

khawley — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:41:06 +0000

Labour unions at the Poznan meetings are firmly committed to emission reductions based on the science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports.

Labour reps from around the globe attend UN climate meetings - Dec 1-12, 2008

khawley — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:28:06 +0000

An international coalition of labour groups calls for human rights, economic justice and science-based targets at the December 2008 UN meetings in Poznan.

Biofuels or Biofools? NUPGE releases new publication

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

'Is it smart to put so much faith in biofuels?'

KYOTOplus Partners! Join the call for petition signatures!

khawley — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:45:05 +0000

By voting day this past election the KYOTOplus campaign had obtained commitments from over half of all Liberal/NDP/Bloc/Green candidates – 493 in all. The lead-up to Poznan, is a second opportunity for politicians to commit to action.

Ontario court ruling allows farm workers to unionize

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Ontario Court of Appeal has told the Ontario government to drop its law that bans more than 100,000 agriculture workers from organizing a union and bargaining collectively because it violates labour rights that are protected by Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Carbon tax hurts lower-income B.C. residents, says BCGEU

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

'The findings of this study confirm what we've been saying all along.' - Darryl Walker

Climate Action Network Release: Majority Vote For Action on Climate Change

khawley — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:03:04 +0000

Canadian environment groups call on new parliament to cooperate and deliver. Once again Canada has a minority parliament, but it’s clear that the majority of Canadians voted for parties committed to taking stronger action on climate change.

Four former prime ministers call for climate change action

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Joe Clark, Kim Campbell, Paul Martin and John Turner put the heat on Stephen Harper

Biotech Industry Designs Nightmare Biofuels

khawley — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:24:15 +0000

Vancouver conference promoting genetically engineered trees for fuel

Economists weigh-in on the value of carbon taxes

khawley — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:13:33 +0000

Pembina Responds to Harper and Layton on Carbon Tax Comments

Harper Tories set to bury important climate change report

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Media strategy will try to minimize reporting of harmful impact on the young, the elderly and aboriginals

New report shows provincial action on climate change heating up

khawley — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:34:16 +0000

This week provincial premiers met in Quebec City to discuss, among other things, climate change strategies.

NUPGE dismayed at G8 failure to tackle climate change

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Meetings in Japan fail to take global challenge seriously

Gas prices put Utah public employees on four-day week

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0000

State will try one-year experiment to cut costs of government and commuting

NUPGE urges extended parliamentary hearings on biofuels

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Impact on greenhouse gas emissions, global instability, food shortages and environmental damage must be studied, says James Clancy

Biofuel's Human Cost

khawley — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0000

As Brazilian sugar cane feeds the biofuel industry, it takes its toll on its labourers.

Canada Slowing Progress on Climate Change Deal

khawley — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:52:25 +0000

The Bonn session of the United Nations climate negotiations closed today with some new ideas on the table but only marginal progress towards a climate change deal,

MGEU members busy fighting fires in Northern Manitoba

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0000

208 fires as of June 11 – all caused by human error

NUPGE applauds Climate Change Accountability Act

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Approved by Parliament over bitter opposition from the Harper government

NBU Going Green with GreenNexxus.com

khawley — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:22:16 +0000

This green social networking site develop by NBU's Peter Corbyn, is an opportunity for components to engage members with others from across Canada.

Online Encyclopedia Adds Climate Change Collection to its Virtual Pages

khawley — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:10:28 +0000

The Encyclopedia of Earth (EOE) adds a collection of reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, articles, FAQs, and links galore to their educational website.

OPSEU/NUPGE is participating in Energy Conservation Week (ECW) - May 25 - 31, 2008

khawley — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:14:07 +0000

Organized by the Ontario Power Authority, the goals of ECW include awareness raising and taking action to reduce energy consumption and pollution – particularly during electricity peak periods.

NUPGE urges federal Liberals to stop the biofuel Bill C-33

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Dubious benefit in reducing greenhouse gases while exacerbating environmental and food problems

Canada Under Investigation for Kyoto Compliance

khawley — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:27:52 +0000

The United Nations is now investigating Canada for failing to set up a simple greenhouse gas accounting mechanism. Yesterday the United Nations announced that Canada will be formally investigated on non-compliance for failing to set up a greenhouse gas registry.

Ontario Bans Sale and Use of Cosmetic Pesticides

khawley — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:18 +0000

Happy Earth Day Ontario!

Media Release from the Canadian Environmental Law Association

Ontario Bans Sale and Use of Cosmetic Pesticides

khawley — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:18 +0000

Happy Earth Day Ontario!

Media Release from the Canadian Environmental Law Association

April 22 is Earth Day in 180 countries around the globe

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0000

NUPGE urges everyone to mark the occasion by advocating action on climate change

Government Paralyzes Parliament

khawley — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:39:14 +0000

Youth and climate change activists across the country are trying to stop the government from killing the Climate Change Accountability Act, Bill C-377. Endless hours of conservative filibustering have driven the committee meetings into the wee hours.

Groups launch KYOTOplus campaign against climate change

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Three federal parties participate but Prime Minister Harper and Environment Minister John Baird decline

Flaws in Canadian climate plan will increase emissions

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Harper standards are 'smoke and mirrors'

Earth Hour campaign gains momentum across Canada

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000

120 cities and towns taking part on March 29

Baird must be held accountable for lack of action

khawley — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:03:53 +0000

Friends of the Earth Canada continues with litigation to hold the Canadian government accountable for inaction on the Kyoto Protocol.

Dramatic Climate Change Impacts in Canada: Government must respond with far stronger plan

khawley — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:08:53 +0000

The first comprehensive national study in a decade on where and how climate change will impact Canada provides dramatic evidence of the costs of climate change and the need for urgent action, say representatives of the Climate Action Network Canada- Réseau action climat Canada.

Moving Forward on a Just Transition

khawley — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:16:35 +0000

Revitalizing our manufacturing sector, driving green building, promoting safer chemicals and realizing the economic benefits of global warming are all pieces of the just transition puzzle.

Climate groups denounce Conservative filibuster of climate bill

admin — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0000

'How can we take Stephen Harper seriously.'

More Harper hypocrisy and climate change double talk

admin — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0000

'The Harper government is not serious about doing anything significant to ensure a clean and green future for Canadians.'

NUPGE urges everyone to participate in Earth Hour on March 29

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Join an international movement and raise awareness about global warming

New NUPGE publication: A Just Transition to Green Jobs

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

The missing piece to confronting climate change

B.C.'s carbon tax not neutral for working, low-income people

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Preferential treatment for corporations, says BCGEU

NUPGE supports the 'Story of Stuff'

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is pleased to support the 'Story of Stuff' project. It's message ties into NUPGE's long standing work on globalization and the environment.

More scientific warnings about biofuels

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Governments in Canada need to closely examine the growing number of scientific warnings about the benefits of biofuels.

How to Avoid Action on Climate Change

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0000

The following is the text of Ian Angus’s keynote speech at 'Smells Like Green Spirit,' a conference sponsored by the University of British Columbia Student Environment Centre, on January 19, 2008.

NUPGE urges premiers to adopt comprehensive climate plan

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Letter to first ministers outlines five key areas where crucial action is needed

Fuel standards just one step in dealing with climate change

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0000

NUPGE wants Ottawa to focus on five major areas

Environment minister faces lawsuit over new Irving refinery

admin — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Lax environmental scrutiny for project that will spew three million tonnes of greenhouse gases every year

BCGEU members tackle the urgent issue of global warming

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0000

'Opportunity to get involved in the most important issue of our day'

New report shows urgent need for stronger climate policies

admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0000

National round table concludes that long-term economic costs will not be significant

Take action on climate change with the KYOTOplus campaign

khawley — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:53:29 +0000

The KYOTOplus pledge is part of a national global warming petition campaign launched on Parliament Hill by a broad collective of environmental and public interest organizations.

New targets and dedication needed to save global climate

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Global pressure forced Canada to join other nations in signing 'roadmap' at Bali

Ontario resources ministry fails to enforce conservation laws

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

OPSEU says report echoes concerns it has expressed on many occasions

Shock and embarrassment over Canadian antics at Bali talks

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

John Baird sides with the U.S., Japan and Russia to block progress at climate change talks

National Union releases a new series of Climate Change IQs

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

A Just Transition looks at the transition to a low-carbon economy

BCGEU breakthrough on benefits for seasonal forest workers

admin — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0000

After years of lobbying, the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) has won full benefits for seasonal auxiliary workers employed by B.C.'s forest and range protection branch. The change takes effect with the 2008 fire season.

Canada joins the discredited Bush-led AAP climate initiative

admin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0000

Further distancing itself from the Kyoto Protocol, Canada has joined the Asia-Pacific Partnership, an organization condemned by critics for its soft approach to the environmental crisis.

Report condemns environmental law enforcement in B.C.

admin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0000

West Coast Environmental Law, assisted by the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union, has released a damning report on the provincial environment. It documents a dramatic reduction in enforcement and compliance under the Campbell Liberal government.

Canada faces legal challenge for breaking global warming law

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Friends of Earth Canada taking Harper government to Federal Court

Kyoto undermined by rhetoric at APEC Summit

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:14:57 +0000

Push for nuclear power could lead Canada to import massive amounts of waste.

Auto Workers Endorsing the Fight Against Climate Change

khawley — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:21:10 +0000

CAW delegates, this August 2007, unanimously endorsed the policy paper 'Climate Change and Our Jobs: Finding the Right Balance'. This endorsement announces a full commitment from the CAW to the fight against climate change.

Ontario bottle-return program coping with start-up problems

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

58% initial return rate reported but new initiative is not as green as many citizens think

Climate change is raising rainfall levels across Canada

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Tropics and mid-tropics becoming dryer as precipitation increases in mid-latitude areas

Climate Change in Canadian Courts

khawley — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:23:42 +0000

The National Union endorses Friends of the Earth and Sierra Legal's court challenge of the Conservative government's inaction on climate change. With the real possibility of not meeting Kyoto targets, Canadians risk failure on the international stage and meeting our environmental responsibilities.

OPSEU says Ontario must triple funding for provincial parks

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

User fees make up greater percentage of the parks budget in Ontario than in any other province

NUPGE delegates hear powerful message on climate change

dduffy — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Peter Corbyn urges NUPGE Components and members to take action

G-8 Comes to Agreement on Emission Reductions

khawley — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:27:01 +0000

The G-8 club of industrialized countries comes to a general agreement to cut their emissions 50% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. The US insists China and India come on-board for the successor agreement to Kyoto.

NBUPPE and Peter Corbyn team up on climate change

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

'Pleased to take action on an issue which involves all of us.'

Terminate photo ops, not environmental efforts, says OPSEU

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

'There’s something seriously wrong with this picture.' - Warren (Smokey) Thomas

Tory environmental policy means dirty air for years to come

Tue, 08 May 2007 20:14:45 +0000

'Calling this plan a strategy is actually giving it far too much credit. It's a sham, and a complete abdication of our international commitment.' - David Suzuki – April 27, 2007

This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day - Make your voice heard!

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Rallies in Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal

UN climate change agency to release devastating report

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000

90% likelihood greenhouse gases are responsible for changes associated with global warming

Federal leadership needed to tackle climate change

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:58:34 +0000

Most provinces still failing on global warming - need for federal government to lead

Field day for poachers as Ontario cuts conservation officers

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 20:21:10 +0000

40% decrease in enforcement targets for illegal hunters, anglers and netters