Another two years lost to climate inaction, says Greta Thunberg: The trillions of dollars being spent by
governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic are seen as a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put the world on course to halt global
heating, with economists, scientists and health experts all saying the benefits would outweigh the costs.

However, G20 governments’ rescue packages are giving significantly more support to fossil fuels than to low-carbon energy. Germany’s recovery plan includes €40bn for climate measures
such as electric vehicles, public transport and energy efficiency, and
has been praised by green groups. But elsewhere, too little is being
done, Thunberg and colleagues said.

“Even a child can see that the policies of today are incompatible with the current best available science,” they said.

Another two years lost to climate inaction, says Greta Thunberg: The trillions of dollars being spent by
governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic are seen as a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put the world on course to halt global
heating, with economists, scientists and health experts all saying the benefits would outweigh the costs.However, G20 governments’ rescue packages are giving significantly more support to fossil fuels than to low-carbon energy. Germany’s recovery plan includes €40bn for climate measures
such as electric vehicles, public transport and energy efficiency, and
has been praised by green groups. But elsewhere, too little is being
done, Thunberg and colleagues said.“Even a child can see that the policies of today are incompatible with the current best available science,” they said.Read More

Andrew Furey sworn in as 14th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:
The new premier will face the likelihood of rising electricity rates
due to cost overruns from the Muskrat Falls dam and will have to manage a
struggling offshore oil and gas industry.

Furey’s father, his extended family and his business partners, Alan 

Doyle and Brendan Paddick, were among the guests gathered at the outdoor
ceremony. The new premier spoke about the province’s imminent
challenges.

“We all know the toughest decisions lie ahead,” Furey said.

Andrew Furey sworn in as 14th premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:
The new premier will face the likelihood of rising electricity rates
due to cost overruns from the Muskrat Falls dam and will have to manage a
struggling offshore oil and gas industry.
Furey’s father, his extended family and his business partners, Alan
Doyle and Brendan Paddick, were among the guests gathered at the outdoor
ceremony. The new premier spoke about the province’s imminent
challenges.
“We all know the toughest decisions lie ahead,” Furey said.Read More

Infrastructure failings mean Ontario schools are primed for spreading disease, teachers warn:

The windows on Vamvalis’ floor do not open, and ventilation is poor.
Vamvalis lives with a chronic lung condition, and the air quality in her
school has always exacerbated the problem. Before the COVID-19
pandemic, she worked with the school’s caretakers to try to improve the
ventilation through regular filter changes with little success.

Infrastructure failings mean Ontario schools are primed for spreading disease, teachers warn: Every school has different furniture, but in recent years some
classrooms have intentionally moved away from individual desks towards
shared tables in the interest of fostering collaborative learning
environments, said one York region teacher who shares
Vamvalis’ concern.The windows on Vamvalis’ floor do not open, and ventilation is poor.
Vamvalis lives with a chronic lung condition, and the air quality in her
school has always exacerbated the problem. Before the COVID-19
pandemic, she worked with the school’s caretakers to try to improve the
ventilation through regular filter changes with little success.Read More

Seven principles to align COVID-19 recovery with Canada’s climate commitments—new report shown to key federal ministers: July 7, 2020, Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory (Ottawa) —As the federal government works out its COVID-19 economic recovery, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) today released seven principles that outline a roadmap for meeting Canada’s 2050 climate commitments while spurring economic resiliency and creating good jobs. Canada’s leading environmental groups, who represent close to two million people, have signed on to the new recommendations. Several of the groups, including the Pembina Institute, Climate Action Network Canada, David Suzuki Foundation, Environmental Defence, and Équiterre, met last week with key federal ministers to provide a more detailed path forward as Canada moves out of an emergency phase and into recovery.

“The federal government is spending billions on economic stimulus and has signalled that it is committed to a green recovery. This report shows the vital importance of strong climate action if we are to be effective in creating good jobs, a resilient economy and a healthy, fair society,” says Vanessa Corkal of IISD, lead author of the report. “Our response to COVID-19 must put us on a better path to confront the climate and biodiversity crises, which in their own way will have major health impacts.”

Seven principles to align COVID-19 recovery with Canada’s climate commitments—new report shown to key federal ministers: July 7, 2020, Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory (Ottawa) —As the federal government works out its COVID-19 economic recovery, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) today released seven principles that outline a roadmap for meeting Canada’s 2050 climate commitments while spurring economic resiliency and creating good jobs. Canada’s leading environmental groups, who represent close to two million people, have signed on to the new recommendations. Several of the groups, including the Pembina Institute, Climate Action Network Canada, David Suzuki Foundation, Environmental Defence, and Équiterre, met last week with key federal ministers to provide a more detailed path forward as Canada moves out of an emergency phase and into recovery.“The federal government is spending billions on economic stimulus and has signalled that it is committed to a green recovery. This report shows the vital importance of strong climate action if we are to be effective in creating good jobs, a resilient economy and a healthy, fair society,” says Vanessa Corkal of IISD, lead author of the report. “Our response to COVID-19 must put us on a better path to confront the climate and biodiversity crises, which in their own way will have major health impacts.”Read More

Back-to-school questions on COVID-19 with Dr. Abdu Sharkawy: As Canada continues to battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, parents
and their children are preparing to face a very different school year
with a return to classes weeks away.

While safety precautions in the classroom will vary depending on where 

you live, some parents still worry about the risk of sending their
children back to the classroom with some choosing not to return to in-person classes at all.

From fears about taking the school bus to contracting COVID-19,
CTVNews.ca asked viewers to submit their concerns about sending their
children back to school. To help address some of their questions,
CTVNews.ca spoke with infectious disease specialist Dr. Abdu Sharkawy.

Back-to-school questions on COVID-19 with Dr. Abdu Sharkawy: As Canada continues to battle the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, parents
and their children are preparing to face a very different school year
with a return to classes weeks away.
While safety precautions in the classroom will vary depending on where
you live, some parents still worry about the risk of sending their
children back to the classroom with some choosing not to return to in-person classes at all.
From fears about taking the school bus to contracting COVID-19,
CTVNews.ca asked viewers to submit their concerns about sending their
children back to school. To help address some of their questions,
CTVNews.ca spoke with infectious disease specialist Dr. Abdu Sharkawy.Read More