I liked Cyndi Lauper’s colour scheme better.
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Zoë Caron in Uncategorized, bits
Cross-posted from ForSerious.ca
Confessional time. I am in a rocky relationship with Jim Prentice.
I should have seen it coming, I really should have, as I suppose all good relationships must come to an end. Your true colours showed through, Jim, and not in a good, Cyndi Lauper kind of way.
The Honourable Jim Prentice began his speech [...]
“Do you think the government is serious about climate change? Should it be?”
Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Canada
Our Canadian tracker Zoë Caron has an answer that’s about to be tested in Barcelona…
World Compares Apples to Apples. Canada Wants Fruit Combo.
Posted on 03. Oct, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Canada
So here’s why I interrupted my frivolous YouTube watching of recent Glee episodes (which I watch primarily to life-plan for the day that climate change is solved and I can finally pursue my dream of amateur Broadway. It’s between that and becoming the Jodie Foster à la Contact):
It’s that time of month again. Alllll the [...]
Slit-leggings at American Apparel and Current Climate Policy in Canada
Posted on 27. Sep, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Canada
I can’t stand either. (Read: Major gaps existing in otherwise quite good material and design.)
Among the most important memos of the 21st century (aside from ‘It’s highly respected to still know all the words to New Kids on the Block’s ‘Step by Step’” and ‘No, it’s not okay to wear tights as pants, especially [...]
C'est Bonn? C'est Bon?
Posted on 11. Aug, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Adopt a Negotiator, Canada, Uncategorized
I emailed Canada’s Chief Negotiator Michael Martin this morning to check in on the United Nations climate change discussions happening this week in Bonn, Germany. He soothed my heart by responding immediately from his BlackBerry amidst the main LCA session.
(LCA stands for Long-term Cooperative Action — or, more descriptively, Leaders Can’t-get-enough Airtime — or, more [...]
Why Emission Cuts are Economically Prosperous for Canada
Posted on 06. Aug, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Canada
According to some, it is not only economically feasible, it’s economically prosperous.
That is, according to a study released by The Pembina Institute and the David Suzuki Foundation in December, 2008. The study shows that it is possible for Canada to make 25 emission cuts below 1990 levels by 2020, and still be doing quite well [...]
Canada Bonn Negotiations Wrap-Up
Posted on 19. Jun, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Adopt a Negotiator, Canada, Uncategorized
The most common question I’ve been asked since returning to Halifax from the Bonn climate talks, which ended last Friday, is, “What was the most inspirational thing that happened?”
The United Kingdom’s emissions are dropping year by year. China has committed $600 billion into green technology. There were 100 passionate young people present, ensuring the presence [...]
Number Crunch: Where Canada's Emission Targets Stand
Posted on 12. Jun, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Canada
Canada has committed to emission reductions at home of 2.7% below 1990 levels by the year 2020. (Or 20% below 2006 levels by 2020 as the government phrases it). Remember that we committed years ago to 6% below 1990 level target by the year 2012 via the Kyoto Protocol.
I am confident that the government recognizes [...]
"Canada is not here to negotiate our domestic targets"
Posted on 12. Jun, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Action alert, Adopt a Negotiator, Canada, Uncategorized
In a meeting Wednesday night with Canada’s lead climate negotiator, Mr. Michael Martin said this to me as he explained the position of the Canadian government. Background information: Negotiating domestic and international targets is precisely why these United Nations conferences exist.
When I asked our lead negotiator, Mr. Michael Martin, to explain Canada’s position further, [...]
Canada vs. United States: How do they Compare?
Posted on 11. Jun, 2009 by Zoë Caron in Adopt a Negotiator, Canada, Uncategorized
Rumor in the halls is that Canada is waiting in the wings to see what emission reduction targets the United States puts on the table. The following table suggests that perhaps the US is not influencing Canada as rumor suggests – unfortunately. In summary, the United States is far ahead of Canada on targets and [...]