“It always seems impossible until it’s done”
I am streaming through the halls of the ICC in Durban looking for my future.
I am streaming through the halls of the ICC in Durban looking for my future.
After nearly two weeks of stalled progress by the Canada and the United States at the international climate talks, U.S. youth spoke out for a real, science-based climate treaty.
Members of the Canadian Youth Delegation staged a walk out today as Environment Minister, Peter Kent delivered his opening address at the United Nations climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa.
Read the story of how our delegate in Durban, Ani Terton, challenges Canadian lead negotiator, Guy St. Jacques on his arm twisting of developing nations, and St Jacques’ surprising response.
This morning an apology letter by the Canadian Youth Delegation, was published in The Mercury, a Durban daily newspaper. The letter cites irresponsible Canadian policies, such as Environment Minister Peter Kent’s declaration to defend the tar sands at the COP17 climate negotiations and Canada’s recent rejection of the Kyoto Protocol.
If adjusting to a giant conference centre in a distant hemisphere were not disorienting enough, Environment Minister, Peter Kent announced he wants to play hardball with the world and pull out of the Kyoto Protocol. Read more of Ani Terton’s update from Durban.
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