New Scientist - Canadian Government Just Doesn't Get It On Climate

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If there is one nation that should be acutely aware of how damaging climate change could be it is Canada. Its northern wilderness has been romanticised in literature, has inspired great art, and remains a treasured element in the national character. Yet instead of leading the charge to halt global warming, the Canadian government led by Stephen Harper is retreating. Though Canada ratified the Kyoto protocol, the government has proved unable to meet its Kyoto targets and now says it will not try Canada heads for a showdown over Kyoto.

At last month's UN climate change conference in Nairobi, Canada reaffirmed its commitment to Kyoto, leaving many people wondering what it means to be committed to the protocol but not its targets. On climate, the government appears to be philosophically allied with the Bush White House to the south. For the benefit of his country and the world, it is time Harper turned around and checked what is happening to the north.


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http://environment.newscientist.com/article/mg19225832.900-editorial-canada-faces-the-wrong-way-on-climate-change.html

Harper has taken the term "lap-dog" to new heights! Kyoto is just one example, IMO

When's the next election, Canada??

has lost the promise of the Bloq Quebecois in supporting them in House votes. And if they loose an important vote..like a budget vote...they fall and the Governor General calls an election. Because Dion (Liberal leader) is so new and not well known..the Cons may want this. I don't know.

I guess some folks are just biding their time up there, but I hope it doesn't take too long to get rid of Harper's pasty white ass! Have you ever seen a whiter person, literally, figuratively, every way?