‘Our future is at stake’: Greta Thunberg tells climate rally in Edmonton

Oct 18, 2019 – CBC News –

By foot, by bus and by truck, hundreds of Albertans made their way to the provincial legislature grounds in Edmonton, drawn by a 16-year-old Swedish girl who is trying to change the conversation…

Thousands gather in Winnipeg for global climate strike

Sep 27, 2019 – CTV News –

Thousands of Winnipeggers gathered on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building Friday to take part in a global strike for climate action.“This is a crisis, it’s serious, and we want politicians and world leaders to respond similarly – this is really serious,” said event organizer Meghan Mast.

‘How dare you’: At UN climate summit, Greta Thunberg slams world leaders in emotional address

Sep 24, 2019 – CBC News –

Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg on Monday opened the United Nations Climate Action Summit with an angry condemnation of world leaders for failing to take strong measures to combat climate change. “How dare you?” she said.

Bill McKibben: This Climate Strike is part of the disruption we need

Sep 3, 2019 – Yes Magazine

“It can’t just be young people. It needs to be all of us.” It’s not a “strike” in the traditional sense, of course—no one is demanding better wages. But we are demanding better conditions.

Canadians are worried about climate change, but many don’t want to pay taxes to fight it: Poll

Jun 18, 2019 – CBC News –

While nearly two-thirds of Canadians see fighting climate change as a top priority, half of those surveyed would not shell out more than $100 per year in taxes to prevent climate change, the equivalent of less than $9 a month.

House of Commons declares a climate emergency ahead of pipeline decision

Jun 17, 2019 – CBC News –

The House of Commons has passed a non-binding motion to “declare that Canada is in a national climate emergency which requires…” that Canada meet its Paris Agreement commitments and make reductions “to keep global warming below 1.5℃.”

Alberta wildfires are ‘climate change in action,’ scientist says as summer heat looms

Jun 9 2019 – Canadian Press –

As another extreme fire season starts with more people on the run, scientists say they are already seeing signs that climate change is playing a role again.

‘The future is now’: Habitat for Humanity builds first net-zero homes in Winnipeg

May 30, 2019 – The new owners have just moved in to the first net-zero homes that Habitat for Humanity has built in Manitoba. With their rooftop solar panels, these buildings produce as much energy as they consume.

Manitoba students walk out of class to call for climate action

May 24 – CBC News –

In spite of the rain, there was a massive turnout of youth and their supporters for the Student Strike rally at the Legislature and march to Winnipeg City Hall on Friday.

Germany tests first eHighway autobahn

May 7 – DW.com –

Germany’s first real-time test of electrified trucks fed via overhead cables amid heavy motorway traffic has begun near Frankfurt.