Canada agrees to next step in Kyoto
Ottawa ? Canada has agreed to negotiate a second phase of the Kyoto Protocol, dispelling concerns that the Conservative government … Continue reading Canada agrees to next step in Kyoto
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Ethanol – A clean cocktail for your car?
There’s nothing new about the latest alternative fuel to catch the eye of the federal government. It’s the same fuel … Continue reading Ethanol – A clean cocktail for your car?
Fishery must change, summit participants agree
The “status quo is not an option” for the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, Premier Danny Williams said following a day-long … Continue reading Fishery must change, summit participants agree
Alternatives Journal Call for Proposals – CREATIVE COMMUNITIES
In Walkerton, an arts project bridges ecology and community healing by encouraging people to use writing, performance and sculpture to share their stories of the 2000 water crisis that killed seven ? stories now shared with water managers-in-training. In Montreal, an activist group hands out over 10,000 fake traffic tickets for vehicle emissions as part of a performance art display, forcing drivers to think about the environmental impacts of their vehicles and driving habits. Around the world, art is used to bring people together to envision a more sustainable and equitable future and to transform communities into vibrant, thriving places.
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Buying your love, one word at a time
When words get in the way of your agenda, what do you do? You change the
words, of course. Even if you have to make up new ones.
It’s part of what communications strategists call “framing” – the way they
present messages to the public to make them more palatable. And it’s become
a big part of how the new Conservative government plans to win you over.
5% Ethanol Policy Can’t Hide Anti-Kyoto Stance: WWF-Canada
TORONTO, May 23 /CNW/ – The Canadian government’s policy to have 5%
ethanol in fuels is no replacement for living up to Kyoto obligations, was the
reaction of WWF-Canada after hearing the news out of a Federal/Provincial
meeting in Regina today.
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Canada launches 2006 wild bird survey for avian influenza
WINNIPEG, May 18 /CNW Telbec/ – Plans for Canada’s Inter-agency Wild Bird Influenza Survey 2006 were announced today by representatives … Continue reading Canada launches 2006 wild bird survey for avian influenza
Eco-Max
Offers a range of cleaning solutions with 100% Biotanical Actives that allows you to get the job done more quicker, … Continue reading Eco-Max
Ottawa now wants Kyoto deal scrapped
OTTAWA ? Canada will not support attempts by other countries to set deeper emission-reduction targets for the Kyoto Protocol’s second … Continue reading Ottawa now wants Kyoto deal scrapped
Dr. Anne Naeth to students: “You’re in the right field – you will get jobs”
?The environment has been a passion for me ever since I can remember,? said Dr. Anne Naeth, a professor in … Continue reading Dr. Anne Naeth to students: “You’re in the right field – you will get jobs”
More than 500 Canadian species now considered to be at risk of Extinction by COSEWIC
CYPRESS HILLS INTERPROVINCIAL PARK, SK, May 1 /CNW Telbec/ – The
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) met in the
Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan from April 23 to 28, 2006. The committee
considered 64 scientific reports that assessed the risk of biological
extinction for a wide variety of organisms, ranging from lichens to whales.
Species in danger of extinction are assigned status as Endangered, Threatened,
or Special Concern, according to the degree of risk and nature of the threats.
Canada moves closer to anti-Kyoto group
GATINEAU, Que. — Prime Minister Stephen Harper moved Canada one step closer to joining an environmental accord with six nations … Continue reading Canada moves closer to anti-Kyoto group