'The clock is ticking': Edmonton declares climate emergency

Edmonton city councillors voted to declare a climate emergency Tuesday. Ward 4 Coun. Aaron Paquette introduced motions to declare the emergency and receive quarterly—instead of annual—reports on the city's climate progress. "It's becoming more and more of an urgent item, to the point that a lot of people are now saying it's an emergency," Paquette said. 'The timelines are dwindling' The city wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35 per cent by 2035. However, a report shows Edmo