Energy Transition

Vancouver throws support behind climate class action

City becomes the first in Canada to commit funds to movement that would force big oil and gas companies to pay damages for the effects of rising temperatures

Aftermath: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau surveys the damage after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides near Vancouver in November
Aftermath: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau surveys the damage after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides near Vancouver in NovemberPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
  • Russell McCulley
London
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Published 27 July 2022, 15:39Updated 1 August 2022, 20:51