National Post editor explains why many of his colleagues are climate change deniers

Published September 22, 2014

Why do National Post columnists publish piece after piece attacking climate science? According to the guy who edits them, it’s because they’re blinded by ideology. online pharmacy buy propecia no prescription Here’s what Jonathan Kay, the National Post’s comments page editor and a guy who is generally considered a right-of-centre commentator in his own right, […]

Is Stephen Harper “cool” with climate change?

Published September 20, 2014

A major United Nations Climate Summit is taking place in New York City next week on the heels of the largest climate march in history on Sunday — and it seems like everyone’s going to be at the high-level meeting. U.S. President Barack Obama will be there. So will British Prime Minister David Cameron along […]

8 ways people are walking the walk on climate change

Published September 17, 2014

World leaders are meeting in New York City next week for a historic UN summit on climate change. Using the slogan “catalyzing action,” the UN is bringing together world leaders to “focus on tangible climate actions. Prime Minister Stephen Harper isn’t the only one who can’t make it, so NYC-based Purpose has launched the #WalkTheWalk campaign for those who can’t […]

Big Oil asks Conservatives: change the endangered species law, please!

Published September 3, 2014

Will Canada’s biggest oil and gas lobby group get to rewrite key clauses of the Species At Risk act to weaken recovery plans for endangered species? In a recent letter to Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq, released to PressProgress under access to information, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) spells out what it would like […]

6 reasons to roll your eyes during Stephen Harper’s visit to the Arctic this week

Published August 21, 2014

It’s that time again: Stephen Harper’s Arcticpalooza 2014! The kick-off on Thursday means you’ll be seeing lots of publicity photos of the Prime Minister in Canada’s North this week. Here are 6 things to keep in mind during Harper’s photo-ops: 1. The environment: a great backdrop until it melts The North offers many stunning backdrops […]

It’s not clear any Conservatives actually read damning Lac-Mégantic report

Published August 20, 2014

Just tell people you haven’t gotten around to reading the report yet. Because if you haven’t read it, it hasn’t happened yet. That appears to be the Conservatives’ bright idea on how to defend themselves against Tuesday’s damning Transporation Safety Board report that concluded Transport Canada’s weak oversight was a cause and contributing factor in […]

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