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How Earth itself has dramatically upped the stakes for the Paris climate accord

Apr 20, 2016 – Washington Post

The first three months of 2016 were the warmest on record in 136 years — by large margins. Massive Greenland ice sheet melt… Sea levels rise rate doubled… Global coral bleaching event … Strongest hurricane on record … The list goes on and on.

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Warning for investors, not just environmentalists, in fossil fuel spending

Apr 8, 2016 – CBC News

As the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers announces a $50 billion drop in Canadian oil and gas investment, the new research raises concerns about the valuation of any future investments, saying they may not last long enough to pay off.

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TransCanada shuts down Keystone pipeline following oil spill in South Dakota

Apr 4, 2016 – Global News

TransCanada said Monday it has shut down its Keystone pipeline because of an oil spill in South Dakota, drawing fresh criticism about the risks pipelines pose.

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Youth climate change conference advocates for economic diversity

Apr 3, 2016 – CBC News

Teaching and supporting youth to advocate for good governance when it comes to managing climate change is a central focus of the PowerShift Alberta conference at the University of Alberta this weekend.

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Airships finally taking off

Apr 1, 2016 – Winnipeg Free Press

Lockheed Martin recently closed a sale of 12 hybrid airships to Britain’s Straightline Aviation, a deal Straightline CEO Mike Kendrick said “represents a revolution in remote cargo delivery.”

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