The European Commission slashed Poland’s proposed limit on carbon dioxide (CO2) emission permits for 2008-2012 by more than a quarter on Monday, setting up a battle with Warsaw over its plan to fight climate change.

The European Union executive also cut the Czech Republic’s proposed cap by 14.8 percent, while it accepted the emissions limits proposed by France.

The latest Ipsos Reid poll shows that Canadians are turning to the Liberals and not siding with the Conservative’s green plan.

A recent poll, conducted by a major research firm, suggests that the environment ranks high among voters.

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is prepared to raise the issue of climate change at the annual Premiers’ Conference today in hopes of creating a “meaningful agreement” between provinces and territories.

“China says its one-child policy has helped the fight against global warming by avoiding 300 million births, the equivalent of the population of the United States.”

In a report done by advocacy groups, the Green party rated best, and the Conservatives worst for their environmental policies. The key policy areas of concern were the Greenbelt, energy, toxic pollution, waste, the Great Lakes and protection of the northern Boreal forest.

Higher energy costs from emissions trading schemes may threaten New Zealand’s climate change policies, analysts say.

Jim Flaherty, the federal Finance Minister is urging the Canadian government, both provincial and federal to act together on environmental issues to prevent consumers from paying the price.

Climate change will be at the top of the agenda next week as Canada’s premiers meet in Vancouver for the Council of the Federation meeting.