Is Canadian Government Muzzling the Messengers?

onMar 15, 2010 @ 07:34 PDT

A dramatic reduction in Canadian media coverage of climate change science issues is the result of the Harper government introducing new rules in 2007 to control interviews by Environment Canada scientists with journalists, says a newly released federal document. “Scientists have noticed a major reduction in the number of requests, particularly from high profile media, who often have same-day deadlines,” said the Environment Canada document. “Media coverage of climate change science, our most high-profile issue, has been reduced by over 80 per cent.”

By Ross Gelbspan

us/'Colossal Waste': U.S. Leads Way in Public Spending on False Climate Solutions

ByJulia Conley

onAug 30, 2024 @ 03:52 PDT

A new report shows global spending on carbon capture and hydrogen subsidies "failed to make a dent in carbon emissions" after 50 years of research and development.

uk/Tom Tugendhat Continues to Question UK Climate Goals

ByAdam Barnett

onAug 29, 2024 @ 08:10 PDT

The Tory leadership candidate has criticised the UK’s net zero targets while accepting donations from fossil fuel investors and climate denial funders.