> That is to say, Canada, which is 0.5% of the planet’s population, plans to use up nearly a third of the planet’s remaining carbon budget. I don't really see

> That is to say, Canada, which is 0.5% of the planet’s population, plans to use up nearly a third of the planet’s remaining carbon budget. I don't really see what Canada's population size relative to the world population has to do with this. From my reading of the article, it doesn't sound like they intend to use all of it; they plan to export it to other people. Still, its disappointing to hear that this much carbon is about to be yanked out of the ground. If you want a good laugh: the premier of Alberta claims that Alberta is interested in these mines for the benefit of a consortium of First Nations, allowing them to economically develop (but of course how exactly First Nations will benefit hasn't been totally run-to-ground): https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/alberta-premier-wants-ottawa-to-approve-teck-mine-for-benefit-of-first-nations https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/albert...