2019 saw worst global economic growth of the decade: United Nations
The report said last year ended up having the slowest global economic expansion since the world financial crisis in 2008-2009. Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: UN criticism of Canada misses a big part of the energy development story
Canada is by no means perfect when it comes to issues around racism, Rob Breakenridge says, but Canadians might rightly object to the UN lecturing them on the matter. Continue reading
In bid for UN Security Council seat, Canada’s position on reform could be a barrier: analyst
To win a UN Security Council seat, Canada may have to change its position on reforming the very council it seeks to join. Continue reading
Countries remain in deadlock as UN climate summit talks continue past deadline
Countries remained deadlocked Saturday in talks over combating climate change as U.N. talks dragged on beyond the official deadline with no end in sight. Continue reading
Key issues unresolved at UN climate summit as meeting reaches ‘final hours’
Negotiators split their work into two parts, separating discussions on aid for poor countries affected by climate change from those over a deal on international carbon markets. Continue reading
Climate change, overfishing affecting penguins: report
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
A paper co-authored by a University of Saskatchewan professor found finds that chinstrap penguin populations have declined because their food source is decreasing. Continue reading
European Union will likely miss 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target, report says
The revelation is a blow to the bloc’s efforts to be a leader in the fight against climate change. Continue reading
Global effort to stop climate change ‘utterly inadequate,’ UN chief says
Speaking before the start Monday of a two-week international climate conference in the Spanish capital, Guterres said that “our war against nature must stop and we know that that is possible.” Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s environment minister attends latest climate change rally
Dustin Duncan spoke with a crowd of students in front of the Saskatchewan legislature where students gathered to demand immediate action on climate change. Continue reading
Canada pushed for probe into Khashoggi killing directly with UN human rights chief
The request came prior to a report by the UN special rapporteur urging investigation of the murder. Continue reading