On Carney’s agenda, climate is nowhere and everywhere
Throughout Mark Carney’s whirlwind first months on the job, two words have remained conspicuously absent from the prime minister’s messaging: “climate change.” Is it just his language that’s changed, or has the new job pushed climate change off his radar? ... Read More at 4RG
Canada Pension Plan Abandons Net Zero
The Canada Pension Plan, which manages the retirement savings of 22 million Canadians, has chosen to abandon its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. They say their decision to ditch net-zero targets was due to “recent legal developments in Canada” ... Read More at 4RG
Ontario’s Bill 5 adds to the environmental damage of Bill 17
The one two punch to the stomach of Bill 5 and Bill 17 are devastating blows to Ontario’s environment and to the climate. If these are protecting Ontario, I would hate to see what a frontal attack would look like. ... Read More at 4RG
Ford’s Bill 17 moves to override cities on green building standards
The Ford government is rushing to pass legislation that would strip cities of one of their most effective tools to confront climate threats: green building standards. Experts say these standards, developed over years by municipalities, are designed to ensure new ... Read More at 4RG
How Doug Ford’s Omnibus Bill guts environmental protections
On the eve of the long weekend, the Ontario government quietly tabled Bill 5: the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. The Bill would repeal the Endangered Species Act, leaving in its place a shell that contains no meaningful ... Read More at 4RG
CO2 Concentration Crosses above 430 PPM
The daily average carbon dioxide (CO₂) at Mauna Loa, Hawaii, was 430.60 parts per million (ppm) on March 7, 2025, the highest daily average on record. To find higher levels, one needs to go back millions of years. Carbon dioxide ... Read More at 4RG
Any Fool can Break Things
The news came late yesterday afternoon that the Musk tornado had reached NOAA, the government agency responsible for, among many other things, warning us about actual tornadoes. Ten percent of the staff was instantly given pink slips, and an hour ... Read More at 4RG
Rising seas are destabilizing historic cities and modern coastlines
Seawater intrusion, driven by climate change, is accelerating building collapses in Alexandria, Egypt — an issue scientists warn is also threatening California’s coastal cities. Researchers found that rising groundwater, caused by retreating shorelines, is eroding foundations in Alexandria, increasing building ... Read More at 4RG
