THE PROBLEM
Solutions to climate change must also build a fairer society that leaves no one behind. Energy and transportation models that further consolidate power in the hands of rich corporations or increase income inequality will merely kick our social and ecological crises down the road.
The Solution
To build a society that is free from carbon pollution and will be resilient to the impacts of climate change, we must involve local communities, workers and Indigenous Peoples right from the start. In Canada, that means opportunities for meaningful careers, ongoing support for communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction, and the full implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It also means not letting oil companies dictate environmental policy.
Taking on Canada’s oil lobby
Taking on Canada’s oil lobby
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers has derailed, uncut and weakened a host of environmental regulations - and still they ask for more.
Ending fossil fuel expansion
Ending fossil fuel expansion
The oil industry’s planned expansion would push us over the climate tipping point - and 85% of this expansion is slated for the US and Canada.
Indiegnous rights and climate action
Indiegnous rights and climate action
Learn more about why respecting and promoting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is part of climate action.
Founding Blue Green Canada
Founding Blue Green Canada
An alliance between labour unions, environmental and civil society that is advocating for working people and the environment. Together, we advocate for solutions that project workers, create jobs and reduce pollution.
Latest News
Environmental Defence experts react to the new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Statement from Aliénor Rougeot, Environmental Defence Climate and Energy Program Manager on the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan by the Government of Canada
We can not let a “war on words” between governments spill into a war on workers
The journey to a climate-safe future for all does not include fossil fuels
