Kate Aronoff, a freelance journalist based in Philadelphia, argues that the recent People’s Climate March and Flood Wall Street protests made climate change “impossible for even the most mainstream of media to ignore.” The post People’s Climate March: Economic resistance went mainstream appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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The Canadian Progressive: 50 Canadian Climate Experts Support People’s Climate March
In a letter supporting the People’s Climate March, 50 Canadian climate change and sustainability researchers warn that Canada is running a sustainability deficit. The post 50 Canadian Climate Experts Support People’s Climate March appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Climate Criminals: Harper Misses Canadian People’s Climate March Caravan
By skipping the UN Climate Summit, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is solidifying his place among the ranks of global climate criminals. The post Climate Criminals: Harper Misses Canadian People’s Climate March Caravan appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue reading350 or bust: Take Time To March for the Climate
* Today we march. Even those who aren’t in New York City (like me). Do what you can. “To change everything, we need everybody”
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Alberta Activists Join Tar Sands Bloc at People’s Climate March
Activist members of Alberta First Nations to tell world leaders: “We will not stop fighting until we’ve stopped tar sands at the source.” The post Alberta Activists Join Tar Sands Bloc at People’s Climate March appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canada fails to match U.S. actions on climate change
While Canada and the U.S. have the same official carbon reduction target, the U.S. is on track to meet its target while Canada continues to slide further and further behind. The post Canada fails to match U.S. actions on climate change appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: #PeoplesClimate: The Biggest Climate March In History
On September 21st, thousands of rallies, marches and protests will take place delivering the biggest ever global demonstration for climate action in history. The post #PeoplesClimate: The Biggest Climate March In History appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingPolitical Eh-conomy: Political Eh-conomy Radio: Arun Gupta on climate catastrophism and building a climate movement
This will be a weekend of global climate activism. Marches and forums are planned around the world, with the largest set for New York City: the three-day Climate Convergence and the People’s Climate March on Sunday expected to draw hundreds of thousands. I spoke with Arun Gupta, co-founder of The Indypendent, author and journalist living in NYC for a critical
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Council of Canadians invite Harper to get on the climate bus
The Council of Canadians and Ottawa residents plan to swing by 24 Sussex to pick up PM Stephen Harper en route to NYC Climate March. The post Council of Canadians invite Harper to get on the climate bus appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue reading350 or bust: Climate Disruption: Why Do We Do So Little When We Know So Much?
* This weekend in New York City, and at solidarity events around the globe, the People’s Climate March:
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Elizabeth May: Join Me On Global People’s Climate March 2014
The leader of the Green Party of Canada explains why she’s participating in the 2014 People’s Climate March, and why you must join her in New York City The post Elizabeth May: Join Me On Global People’s Climate March 2014 appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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