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50,000 Say NO to KXL

Yesterday history was made. The organisers had hoped for the largest climate rally in history, but even they were amazed at how many people turned up.

Tar Sands Directly Hurting “Brand Canada”

Recently released documents reveal that the Canadians are worried that the tar sands have become a “totemic issue, hitting directly on Brand Canada”.

Nurses Say No to KXL

Yesterday, the growing anti-KXL campaign received a boost from what some may see as an unexpected quarter: National Nurses United announced it was now opposed to the pipeline.

“We are in a car running off a cliff, and the car is running on oil”

These are not the words of a President talking about our addiction to oil, but an eleven year old fighting for our future. Obama’s second term inauguration speech yesterday made global headlines. But an eleven year old’s warning against the Northern Gateway pipeline in Canada is equally poignant and important.

“Smoking Gun” Research Reveals Tar Sands Cancer Legacy

The latest disturbing scientific research shows that cancer-causing pollutants are linked to the tar sands.

Kill Bill C-45

Tomorrow there is an international call to action to support First Nations in Canada whose indigenous rights are being trampled by the Harper government’s budget Bill C-45, which was passed by on 14 December.

Texas Judge Stops KXL

In yet another victory for anti-Keystone XL protestors, a Texas Judge has ordered that TransCanada temporarily stop work on the pipeline.

Protesters Block Tar Sands Conference

The fourth annual Canada-EU Energy Summit was held yesterday in London at Canada House in London. The event was disrupted by protestors angered at Canada’s aggressive lobbying to undermine European legislation.

The Math Means No KXL

Over 3,000 people marched around the White House yesterday with a simple message for President Obama: Say no once and for all to the KXL.