Justin Trudeau is better on climate than Stephen Harper. But he’s no Barack Obama. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/AP Well before his stunning victory in Canada’s elections, Justin Trudeau, the Liberal party leader, telephoned David Suzuki, the country’s best-known science broadcaster, environmentalist—and a national treasure—to ask for his endorsement. The conversation did not go well. Suzuki admitted to journalists he called Trudeau a twerp, and the Liberal leader dismissed his critique of the party’s climate policy as “sanctimonious crap.” Those hoping for a U-turn in Canada’s climate change policy after Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s crushing defeat are in for a reality check. Trudeau has repudiated Harper’s vision of Canada as an “energy superpower,” promised to reverse devastating cuts to government science budgets, and fix the country’s reputation as a carbon bully in international climate negotiations. But it would be a mistake to see Trudeau or the Liberals as climate champions. In his victory speech on Monday, there was no mention of climate change, and he was criticized for being vague on the issue during campaigning. Read the rest at The Guardian. Read the article:   Canada’s New Prime Minister May Be a Liberal—But He Still Loves the Keystone Pipeline ; ; ;

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Canada’s New Prime Minister May Be a Liberal—But He Still Loves the Keystone Pipeline