TORONTO — To an international diplomat, the irony is painful — the country that promised action on climate change is falling behind while the country that has spurned a major treaty on the issue is making progress. That’s Canada and the United States, Angel Gurria, secretary-general of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, said Wednesday. “It’s a bit of a paradox, here,” Gurria told The Canadian Press. “Whether it’s forest fires in Canada, drought around the world or some of the most powerful hurricanes in history, the evidence of climate change is all around us,” he said in an emailed statement. “This reminds us all of the need to act now.”Gurria has high praise for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government’s strong vocal support for climate change.

Source: National Post November 02, 2017 14:48 UTC