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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), located in New York, comprises 25 interconnected buildings that house 46 permanent exhibition halls, research laboratories and its renowned library.
The collections contain... Asian Development BankADB is an international development finance institution whose mission is to help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. Bennett JonesBennett Jones SLP is a Canadian business law firm with Canadian offices in Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton and Ottawa, and represented internationally in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Beijing. Our ranks are filled with leaders in the ... Canadian Institute of PlannersEstablished in 1919, CIP is the national voice of Canada's planning profession and has been dedicated to the advancement of responsible planning in our communities and throughout Canada. Members' expertise includes such ... Canadian Voice of Women for PeaceEstablished in 1960, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) is a non-partisan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) comprised of a network of diverse women with consultative status at the United Nations ECOSOC. For over 5... Commonwealth SecretariatThe Commonwealth is an association of 53 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding East African CommunityThe East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda with its headquarters in Arus... Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to n... History & PolicyHistory & Policy:
* Demonstrates the relevance of history to contemporary policymaking.
* Puts historians in touch with those discussing and deciding public policy today.
* Increases the influence of historical resear... Institute of Space and Atmospheric StudiesObservations, theory and models are used to investigate the earth's troposphere, middle atmosphere, ionosphere and magnetosphere. Topics: solar and atmospheric processes of climate and weather, dynamics, chemistry, auror... International Development Law OrganizationIDLO is an international intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting the rule of law and good governance in developing countries, countries in economic transition and in those emerging from armed conflict.
We... International Telecommunication UnionITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues, and the global focal point for governments and the private sector in developing networks and services. For nearly 145 years, I... International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural ResourcesIUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all ... Oeko-InstitutGerman institute dealing with environmental issues including transportation and climate change.
Eine der europaweit führenden, unabhängigen Forschungs- und Beratungseinrichtungen für eine nachhaltige Zukunft. Es besch... Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeWith 56 States drawn from Europe, Central Asia and America, the OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization, bringing comprehensive and co-operative security to a region that stretches from Vancouver to Vl... Michael RiordonCanadian writer and documentary-maker Michael Riordon writes/directs/produces books and articles, audio, video and film documentaries, plays for radio and stage.
A primary goal of his work is to recover voices and s... Royal BC MuseumAs the provincial museum and archives, the Royal BC Museum preserves and shares the stories of British Columbia on-site, off-site and online through its research, collections, exhibitions and educational prog... Simon Fraser UniversityCrime, demographic trends, health, economics, environment, carbon taxes, fisheries, earth sciences, energy, Asia-Pacific business -- just a few of the topics that faculty members at Canada's top comprehensive university ... Transportation Association of CanadaA non-profit, neutral forum with 525 corporate members from the public and private sectors. Nationally, TAC's primary focus is on roads and their linkages with other components of the transportation system. In urban area... United NationsThe United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. Day in and day out, the UN... United Nations Human Rights CouncilThe Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN system made up of 47 States responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. The Council was created by the... Universal Postal UnionEstablished in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) with its Headquarters in Berne (Switzerland) is the primary forum for cooperation between postal-sector players and helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to... World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the common sense. We are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 m... World Meterological OrganizationThe WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is the UN system's authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resu... New ReleasesAcademics Urge Government Climate Action2009-12-17 Science for Peace More than 500 university faculty members from universities across Canada signed a letter to the Canadian Government calling for immediate drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The letter poi... Axworthy joins Aspen Institute on Climate Change 2008-10-28 University of Winnipeg Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Winnipeg has accepted an invitation to serve as a commissioner on the Aspen Institute's Dialogue and Commission on Arctic Climate Chang... Bob Rae to Visit ClimateFast2012-10-02 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace In the final hours of their 12 day Fast, Climate Fasters welcome more MP's, bringing the total to 18 so far to sign the pledge board. Bob Rae and Nathan Cullen expected later today. Climate Change: Aircraft fuel is cheaper than Coke, a direct tax on fossil fuel is what the world needs urgently.2009-12-09 What is needed is to actually make annual cuts in international trade. After all, how can the world aim to bring down greenhouse gas emissions when on the other it aims to push for increased internati... Climate Fast News from The Hill2012-09-30 Hungry For Climate Leadership On DAY 10 of the Fast, climate activists, maintain their presence on Parliament Hill to call on the Government to take immediate action to confront the Climate crisis and ask for public to pledge thei... Climate Fast: Rae Signs, Will Mulcair Sign? Environment Minister Kent is a No Show2012-10-04 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Climate Fasters end their 12 day fast, tired but elated as pledges of support continue to flow in. Solidarity vigils held in Toronto, Halifax and Salt Springs. Climate Scientist Dr. James Hansen visits Toronto on Sept. 15-162010-09-08 Science for Peace Science for Peace and The Centre for Global Change Science of U of T welcome the world#s foremost climate scientist and author of "Storms of My Grandchildren", Dr. James Hansen, for public talks and m... Day 12 of the Fast - Still Hungry for Climate Change2012-10-02 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Fasters Enter Day 12 of Climate Fast hungry, tired, but jubilant as pledges begin to roll in. Solidarity is growing all across Canada, with vigils in Halifax, Toronto, and Salt Spring Island, BC. Des jeunes participent à une occupation pacifique pour la justice climatique à l'intérieur du Comité sur l'Environement de la Chambre des Communes2009-12-08 People for Climate Justice Six jeunes ont entrepris une occupation pacifique à l'intrieur du Parlement canadien, à
l'occasion d'une rencontre du Comité permanent de l'environnement et du
développement durable dans l'édifice d... Fasters Head to Court2012-10-01 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Day 11 of Fast - Three "Hungry for Climate Leadership" Fasters in Court - Climate Change Trial Begins in Ottawa Courtroom - Harper Government Accused of Dividing Canadians With Oil-Dominated Energy a... Focus on Honduran crisis, Haiti and more in the July-August issue of FOCALPoint: Canada's Spotlight on the Americas2010-07-07 Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) This edition draws together analysts, policy-makers and development practitioners to look into current issues in Honduras, Haiti and Central America among others on themes such as democracy, energy, t... Government neglect and ignorance about climate change 2011-06-01 Science for Peace Academics from universities throughout Canada are demanding immediate, informed and responsible action on climate change. Parliament convenes, following the complete omission during the current electi... Hungry for Climate Leadership - Day 9 of Fast for Climate Justice on the Hill2012-09-29 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace It's Day 9 and the Fasters are hungry, but determined to convey the urgency of the crisis to our elected officials and asks them to end fossil fuel subsidies, put a price on carbon and develop a Natio... An Open Letter To Congress From US Scientists On Climate Change And Recently Stolen Emails2009-12-06 As U.S. scientists with substantial expertise on climate change and its impacts on natural ecosystems, our built environment and human well-being, we want to assure policy makers and the public of the... Plenty of work to do, but still lots to be thankful for!2009-10-07 Earth Day Canada As Thanksgiving approaches and we gather with friends and family for the annual feast, we recognize in our lives that there are a number of things we can and should be thankful for. Sources welcomes Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society2009-06-18 Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society Sources welcomes a new member: Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society. The Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society monitors and reports on the population status of Arctic marine mammals... Sources welcomes Canadian Voice of Women for Peace2012-09-28 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Sources welcomes a new member: Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, a non-partisan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) comprised of a network of diverse women with consultative status at the United Nati... Take Action for Climate Justice: Mobilize November 30, 20092009-11-13 A broad coalition of organizations working for social, ecological, racial and economic justice has come together under the banner of the Mobilization for Climate Justice. Join us as we organize mass a... Toronto Joins in Solidarity with Ottawa Climate Fast2012-10-01 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Join with us on Oct. 2nd, in solidarity with the Ottawa Fasters to mark the final day of the Climatefast, Int'l Day of Non-Violence & Gandhi's birthday in a peaceful demonstration for action on Climat... Youth Stage Peaceful Sit-in for Climate Justice inside House of Common's Environment Committee2009-12-08 People for Climate Justice Six youth staged a peaceful sit-in inside the Canadian parliament, at a meeting of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, pledging to stay until the Harper government acts ... Sources Select ResourcesAcademics Urge Government Climate ActionSources News Release Article 2009 Science for Peace More than 500 university faculty members from universities across Canada signed a letter to the Canadian Government calling for immediate drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The letter poi... Canada Is Now To Climate What Japan Is To WhalingMonbiot, George Article 2009 Here I am, watching the astonishing spectacle of a beautiful, cultured nation turning itself into a corrupt petro-state. Canada is slipping down the development ladder, retreating from a complex, dive... Climate change: the eco-socialist solutionArticle 2009 Resistance Climate change reminds us, in a phrase attributed to Lao Tzu, that #if you don#t change direction you may end up where you are heading#. The road of capitalism is now lined with horrors and we must fi... Climate Crisis – The Collapse In Corporate Media CoverageArticle 2011 Medialens We find that Britain and the US – the two countries responding most aggressively to alleged 'threats' to human security in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya – are also the two countries least... The Climate Denial Industry Is Out To Dupe The Public. And It's WorkingMonbiot, George Article 2009 The climate denial industry consists of people who are paid to say that man-made global warming isn't happening. A Death Sentence For AfricaThe Durban Climate Deal And Eight Corporate Media Unmentionables Article 2011 Medialens Carbon emissions, already at their peak, will continue to increase for at least the next eight years, pushing humanity closer to the brink of climate collapse. Rather than address the madness of a glo... A Direct Tax On Fossil Fuel Is What The World Needs UrgentlySharma, Devinder Article 2009 Countercurrents A direct tax on fossil fuels is the only realistic way to achieve the necessary cuts. Gates of Delusion: Media Distortions and REAL Climate ScandalsArticle 2010 Medialens Climate-related storms in a teacup have been appearing in the corporate media almost on a daily basis. This nonsense is distracting attention from a mountain of evidence that human-induced climate cha... I was wrong on veganismTraditional livestock production makes ecological sense Monbiot, George Article 2010 The Guardian An environmental reporter reviews the environmental impacts of meat production in the developed world. He finds that First World meat production is incredibly wasteful but that this is not a requireme... The Ice Melts Into WaterArctic Ice Melt, Psychopathic Capitalism And The Corporate Media Cromwell, David; Edwards, David Article 2012 Media Lens Last month, climate scientists announced that Arctic sea ice had shrunk to its smallest surface area since satellite observations began in 1979. An ice-free summer in the Arctic, once projected to be ... The Illusion of Democracy Liberal Journalism, Wikileaks And Climate Deceptions Cormwell, David Article 2012 MediaLens In an era of permanent war, economic meltdown and climate ‘weirding’, we need all the champions of truth and justice that we can find. But where are they? What happened to trade unions, the green move... Inuit Are Living on the Front Lines of Climate ChangeHanley, Charles J. Article 2009 Reznet Climate change is being felt in northwest Canada, and in a wide circle at the top of the world, stretching from Alaska through the Siberian tundra, into northern Scandinavia and Greenland, and on to C... The Manufactured Doubt Industry And The Hacked Email ControversyMasters, Jeff Article 2009 Weather Underground The fossil fuel industry has been working for years to create a smokescreen of doubt to obscure the facts of global warming. An Open Letter To Congress From US Scientists On Climate Change And Recently Stolen EmailsSources News Release Article 2009 As U.S. scientists with substantial expertise on climate change and its impacts on natural ecosystems, our built environment and human well-being, we want to assure policy makers and the public of the... Rampaging Climate Deniers' Losing BattleSalzman, Lorna Article 2009 Countercurrents Because of the flimsy comprehension of science and evolution of most writers in the mass media, those who venture to write about evolution feel constrained to present "alternative" views. But "alterna... Seven Answers To Climate Contrarian NonsenseRennie, John Article 2009 Scientific American Within the community of scientists and others concerned about anthropogenic climate change, those deny climate change are commonly referred to as contrarians, naysayers and denialists. Not everyone wh... This Is About UsMonbiot, George Article 2009 Guardian The talks at Copenhagen are not just about climate change. They represent a battle to redefine humanity. 20 Ways to Save Mother Earth and Prevent Climate ChangeMorales, Evo Article 2008 Capitalism's glorification of competition and thirst for limitless profit are destroying the planet. What If America’s Leaders Actually Want Catastrophic Climate Change?Thinking the Unthinkable Lindorff, Dave Article 2012 CounterPunch Our leaders, political and corporate, may be puerile, egocentric greed-heads, but they are not stupid. They surely for the most part recognize that the Earth is heating up and heading at full speed to... What's at stake in CopenhagenThe crucial debates at Copenhagen Gilbertson, Tamra; Reyes, Oscar Article 2009 Red Pepper Tere is no chance of achieving binding greenhouse gas reductions within the current framework for an agreement. Instead the problem is being redefined to fit the business-as-usual assumptions of neoli... Why We Left Our Farms to Come to CopenhagenSpeech of Henry Saragih, general coordinator of Via Campesina at the opening session of Klimaforum Saragih, Henry Article 2009 La Via Campesina Climate change is already seriously impacting us. It brings floods, droughts and the outbreak of pests that are all causing harvest failures. I must point out that these harvest failures are something... Wonderful Wonderful Carbon Haven!Bryan, Kim Article 2009 Red Pepper With the activists gearing up outside and developing countries in no mood for compromise # climate justice is definitely on the agenda this time round. Sources BookshelfThe Heat Is OnThe Climate Crisis, The Cover-up, The Prescription Gelbspan, Ross Book 1997 The ever-worsening threat of global climate change. Merchants of DoubtHow a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming Oreskes, Naomi; Conway, Erik M. Book 2010 Investigative reportage on how private interests and lobbies in America use hired gun scientists to spread doubt and misinformation. The media's binary understanding of balanced repoting has given the... PlantCanadian industry. Company profiles, industry news coverage and new product reviews. Prairie ForumScholarly articles about the Canadian Plains region. Queen's QuarterlyReviews and debates the important events that shape the cultural, political and intellectual life of the country. Government Ministries & AgenciesNatural Resources CanadaNatural Resources Canada (NRCan) is a federal government department specializing in the sustainable ... |
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