About one year has passed since the landmark Paris climate accord was signed by over 195 countries. Made to come to a universal conclusion about the need to globally address climate change, the agreement, as a dear friend and fellow attendee of the climate talks in Paris Dyanna would say,…
Tomorrow I run my second marathon. On the eve of the race, I spent some time reflecting on the similarities of running and the journey of the climate movement. I see deep connections between the perseverance needed to run marathons and the hard work needed for climate justice. We have a very challenging training regiment ahead of us….
This piece is cross-posted from Dyanna’s personal blog, Student Power Log. The creation of a global climate treaty is a monstrous task. The last global deal, the Kyoto Protocol, was signed in 1997, but failed to gain the support of key large emitting countries, including the United States. After nearly…
This piece is cross-posted from Truth-Out. At the COP20 United Nations climate change negotiations in Lima, Peru this week, it’s clear that the Canadian government is representing Canadians when making decisions – if by Canadians, one means fossil fuel companies, that is. Anyone who’s never visited the country might assume…