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Canada, the surprise ‘pariah’ of the Kyoto protocol

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Some Canadians doubt whether their country should have any say in negotiating the second Kyoto protocol after it became the only nation to reject the first oneBy Isabeau Doucet in Montrealguardian.co.uk26 November 2012  Oil city: steam rises from refineries outside Edmonton, Alberta. Photograph: Andy Clark/ReutersOf all the delegations in the room in Doha, the Canadians adopt the lowest profile. ... [click title to continue]

Why Harper’s Kyoto Pullout Is a Death Sentence for Many of World’s Most Vulnerable

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By Mike Hudema Green Peace CanadaDecember 13, 2011 For a vulnerable country like Tuvalu, its an act of sabotage on our future.—Ian Fry, Tuvalu lead negotiator   Yesterday I commented that the Harper government pulling out of Kyoto is essentially a death sentence on vulnerable populations all over the world. Many people online and in press comments said that such a comment is "sensationalist" and ... [click title to continue]

Canada condemned at home and abroad for pulling out of Kyoto treaty

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China calls Canada's decision 'preposterous', while Greenpeace says the country is protecting polluters instead of people Damian Carrington and Adam Vaughan guardian.co.uk13 December 2011Canada has been condemned at home and abroad as "irresponsible" and "reckless" for pulling out of the Kyoto climate treaty, just a day after committing to a future legally binding deal at a major UN climate summit."I ... [click title to continue]

Canada, the Grave Digger of Kyoto

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Martin Lukacs HuffPost December 11, 2011 Few issues have united delegates at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. But if you walked the halls of the International Convention Centre and mentioned the name of "Canada," the response would be unanimous -- a collective groan and lament. The only time the country elicited anything else was during a silent ... [click title to continue]

Canada gets ready to walk away from Kyoto Protocol

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By Brent Pattersonrabble.caDecember 6, 2010 Environment minister John Baird The Globe and Mail reports this morning that, "Federal Environment Minister John Baird arrives at the global climate summit (tomorrow) looking to administer last rites to the Kyoto Protocol, at least in its current form. But the funeral may have to wait for next year's session in South Africa."Harper wants to end Kyoto Protocol"For ... [click title to continue]