Derek Leahy
Derek was born and raised in Brooklin and now lives in Ottawa. He worked in Germany for eight years as a historical tour guide. He attended the Copenhagen UN Climate Conference in 2009. Aware that countries are failing to take action on climate change, Derek launched International Stop the Tar Sands Day in Berlin. This voluntary educational event emphasizes creativity and public participation and has spread to more than 50 cities on four continents. Derek is a freelance writer and volunteers his time helping communities become aware of Line 9 and Energy East.
Stories by Derek Leahy
Federal Clean Fuel Plan Could Slash Transport Emissions
5 min. readA little known federal plan to adopt a clean fuel standard could cut Canada’s emissions...
Canada Can Make Huge Climate Gains by Cleaning Up Transportation Sector: Experts
Two weeks before the premiers met in Ottawa to finalize the pan-Canadian framework on clean...
Has Clean Energy’s Time Finally Come in Canada?
Federal and provincial climate policies unveiled over the last year are paving the way for...
The Maritimes: Canada’s Secret Trailblazer in Wind Energy
You probably wouldn't guess it, but Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia are unsung heroes...
Regulations, Not Carbon Pricing, Are Key to Reducing Emissions, Expert Says
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna earlier this month said the federal government does not have a...
Indigenous Leaders Cry Foul About Lack of Input Into National Climate Plan
Many Indigenous leaders have expressed disappointment that only the leaders of the national organizations representing...
Vancouver Declaration Moves Canada Closer To A National Climate Plan
“Canada stands at the threshold of building our clean growth economy,” the opening line of...
Quebec’s Energy East Injunction A Matter Of Law, Not Opposition, Environment Minister Says
Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel announced Tuesday the province is filing a legal injunction against...
2015 Policy Uncertainty Created A Weak Year For Clean Energy Investments in Canada: Report
Clean energy investment surged to $497 billion worldwide in 2015 while in Canada investment in...
