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General Motors Sides With Trump in Emissions Fight, Splitting the Industry

Along with Toyota and Fiat Chrysler, the auto giant backed the administration in its clash with California over pollution standards.

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"In fact, successive governments on both sides of the political divide have consistently failed to meet the nation’s climate targets, despite their country warming up at twice the rate of the rest of the world."

https://www.carbonbrief.org/the-carbon-brief-profile-canada

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The Carbon Brief Profile: Canada | Carbon Brief

Canada is the world’s 10th largest emitter of greenhouse gases. While it has an extensive network of hydroelectric dams and nuclear plants providing the majority of its power, it has been slow to adopt other forms of low-carbon energy and cut its transport emissions.

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Perspectives on Climate Change Action in Canada—A Collaborative Report from Auditors General

Why You Should Climate Strike Today | The Tyee

Here are 23 reasons. Please add your own.

Suffragist Eunice Foote, First Scientist to Discover Global Warming, Receives Overdue Recognition - The Energy Mix

The 1850s natural scientist and U.S. suffragist who first described global warming is finally getting some of the recognition she deserves, 200 years after her birth.

The Energy Mix

The Canadian Press says the University of British Columbia, Montreal’s Dawson College, and the Toronto District School Board are “among the institutions taking measures to support students who plan to walk out of class as part of a global call to action.” The TDSB is asking schools to avoid scheduling tests and other assignments September 27.

https://theenergymix.com/2019/09/19/watershed-moment-begins-as-millions-pour-into-streets-to-demand-emergency-climate-action/

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‘Watershed Moment’ Begins as Millions Pour Into Streets to Demand Emergency Climate Action - The Energy Mix

High school and post-secondary students, employees, businesses, scientists, and city governments are all stepping up to take part in a global strike for climate action that could mark a turning point in the mounting campaign for faster, deeper reductions in the greenhouse gas emissions that are feeding the climate crisis.

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Across the globe, millions join biggest climate protest ever

Young and old alike took to the streets in an estimated 185 countries to demand action