Climate change conference

• COP26: UN chief calls for ambitious agreements as global warming goals on ‘life support’

  Antonio Guterres said the COP26 talks “are in a crucial moment” and need to accomplish more than securing a weak deal that participating nations agree to support.

  Environment

  Nov 11, 2021
  
• Quebec to provide $3.65 billion in funding for electric buses

  The premier said the government of Quebec will provide $3.65 billion of the $5-billion price tag, with the rest coming from the federal government and private companies.

  Environment

  Nov 3, 2021
  
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• Minister corralling $100B climate funds says he’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ on its delivery

  Both Canada and Germany agreed to help round up the money in advance of the 2021 United Nations climate conference, also known as COP26, after funding for the program had slowed.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2021
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• Britain unveils climate conference plans despite criticism

  The U.K. said Tuesday that it would bring in a ban on fossil-fuel cars and vans even earlier than 2035 “if a faster transition is feasible.” The ban will also include hybrid vehicles.

  World

  Feb 4, 2020
• Greta Thunberg tweets photo of herself sitting on floor of crowded German train

  Thunberg posted the tweet late Saturday with the comment "travelling on overcrowded trains through Germany. And I'm finally on my way home!''

  Environment

  Dec 15, 2019
• From England to New York: Greta Thunberg sets sail for climate change conference

  The 16-year-old climate change activist announced last month that while she would not fly to environmental conferences,

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2019
• Edmonton Mayor Iveson tells UN conference cities can fight climate change alone

  Cities can do a lot to fight climate change on their own even if the levels of government they answer to aren't interested, the mayor of Alberta's capital told an international conference on Monday.

  Environment

  Mar 5, 2018
• Edmonton to host international climate change conference in 2018

  The city of Edmonton has been chosen to host an international climate change conference that focuses on how changing weather patterns will impact cities.

  Canada

  May 5, 2017
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• Climate change conference in Winnipeg interrupted by lone protester

  A press conference to discuss climate change in Winnipeg was interrupted by a lone protester Friday morning.

  Feb 12, 2016
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• Rift emerges between rich nations, China and its allies at climate talks

  Rifts have emerged between Western countries and China over sharing the burdens of reducing pollution and helping nations with the rising seas and extreme weather from global warming.

  Environment

  Dec 11, 2015