Tar Sands
Splits emerging in EU over fossil fuels and climate policy as energy commissioner appears to back tar sands
Günter Oettinger hails US “industrialisation by fossil fuel” through deepwater drilling and tar sands exploration, contradicting ongoing work in Brussels decarbonise the economy.
Youth Profile #3: Canada’s climate coalition on taking on the Tar Sands lobby and fighting for Kyoto
In the third of RTCC’s Youth Action series, Amara Possian form the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition talks about youth empowerment, international negotiations and the creativity young people bring to the process.
Bonn 2012: Polish chief Chruszczow defends climate change stance
Country’s special envoy for climate change says no other EU country can match Poland’s record for sustainable development.
Shell expects to increase its CO2 emissions in future
Increasing demand and more energy intensive fossil fuel sources to add extra costs as company pays out for its extra carbon.
New research raises climate change impact of Canada’s oil sands
Loss of peatland landscapes will result in release of additional 11.4-47.3 million tons of carbon dioxide.
Election 2012: Romney, Santorum, Gingrich and Obama on US energy future
As Super Tuesday gets underway, RTCC examines the energy policies of the three leading Republican nominees and the man they have to beat, President Obama.
Oscars weekend: Five green movies not to miss…and one you should
To mark the Academy Awards, RTCC looks at some of the best environmental films on offer…and one not so good.
Canadian Minister: We need an effective, binding climate deal
Post-Kyoto era should focus establishing a new deal says Peter Kent.
Comment: Short-term economic issues distort EU climate policy
EU efforts to ban highly polluting fuels and cost the effects of airline emissions are being thwarted for the sake of short-term economic goals.
Why should you care about Canada’s tar sands?
The EU is poised to vote on a proposal to label oil from Canada’s tar sands as ‘environmentally damaging’. RTCC asks why this type of oil is so controversial.
Campaign Group: UK must vote to ban tar sands
As the EU commission gets set to vote on the Quality Fuel Directive, student group People and Planet urge the UK to vote for the directive and banning tar sands imports from the continent.