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Greenpeace Canada calls for Canadian government to decline greenwashing tour of the Amazon
“We call on the Canadian government to decline participation in this greenwashing attempt by the Bolsonaro government to cover up the true extent of devastation in the Amazon. Minister Champagne must condemn the dismantling of environmental and human rights protections that have resulted in the dramatic spike in fires, deforestation and violence against Indigenous Peoples…
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Environics Poll: Two-thirds of Canadians want federal recovery to prioritize renewables above fossil fuels
TORONTO — A new poll by Environics, commissioned by Greenpeace Canada, shows that, by a three-to-one margin, Canadians want the federal government’s recovery agenda to prioritize investments in renewable energy…
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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion no longer needed: new expert report
The assumptions underlying the federal government’s $12.6 billion commitment to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project (TMX) no longer stand up in 2020, according to a new report from veteran earth scientist David Hughes.
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Greenpeace reaction to Tim Hortons and Loop partnership on reusable container pilot program
TORONTO - Today, Tim Hortons, announced that it will partner with Loop to pilot a deposit-return reusable cup and packaging program in some locations across Toronto. The pilot is set to begin in 2021. Burger King, also owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc., will pilot similar programs outside of Canada. In response to the news,…
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300,000 students demand the immediate shutdown of the GNL Québec project
In line with an unprecedented mobilization on the climate crisis, 48 student associations representing nearly 300,000 students have officially voted to oppose the ‘GNL Québec’ project and demand its immediate shutdown.
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Greenpeace stands in solidarity with Mi’kmaq fisherfolk
Greenpeace stands in solidarity with Mi’kmaq fisherfolk in response to the violent and racist attacks on Mi’kmaq fishermen in Nova Scotia.
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STATEMENT: Greenpeace applauds electric vehicle manufacturing announcement
“Today’s announcement is good news for the climate, for cleaner air and for Ontario workers. This deal to build electric vehicles means the next logical step is a California-style requirement for a minimum percentage of vehicle sales to be zero-emission and a commitment to end the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030.
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Long-awaited plastic ban fails to put dent in waste and pollution crisis
In reaction to the federal government’s announcement concerning its approach to zero plastic waste by 2030 strategy.
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Leaked document details industry’s secret plan to defeat Clean Fuel Standard: “Fighting climate change is a losing battle”
We obtained a leaked copy of a confidential strategy, prepared for industry by PR firm Navigator Ltd, that aims to fight federal climate policy and convince Canadians "fighting climate change is a losing battle.”
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Over 25,000 Canadians say NO to Canada’s growing role in Amazon rainforest destruction where fires increased by 12.4% in one year.
Today Greenpeace Canada brought a message to Parliament Hill from over 25,000 Canadians.