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WWF details climate change expectations for Ontario Budget

In June 2007, the government of Ontario set significant greenhouse gas reduction target, but its climate plan is short on details as to how these will be met. In order to achieve these targets, WWF-Canada expects to see the following in the March 25 budget:

  • A clear indication of how the government will put a price on carbon via the greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program as Premier McGuinty has indicated and/or a BC-style carbon tax.
  • More money invested in transit than highways.
  • A significant energy conservation investment program outside of the electricity sector (similar to the Better Building Partnership).
  • Sufficient resources for the Ministries of Environment, Energy, Natural Resources and Municipal Affairs and Housing to make new regulations on energy efficiency, land use, and capping greenhouse gases, as well as to enforce existing environmental regulations.
  • Ensure adequate and predictable funding to municipalities so that they will have the fiscal capacity to implement local climate solutions.

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Environmental Facebook groups worth looking at – March 2008

facebook-thumb.gifHere are some Canadian environment-related Facebook groups that are worth checking out. They are all active and utilize Facebook events, links, discussion boards, and photo galleries frequently. And of course, their content is pretty cool as well….

The Green Chain Gang
Entertainment & Arts – Movies
This group is based upon the blockbuster documentary ‘The Green Chain” written and directed by our buddy Mark Leiren-Young.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)
Organizations – Non-Profit Organizations
CPAWS uses Facebook to share their campaigns, videos, and photos relating to their programs and activities.

EcoEco (ECOlogyECOnomy: A Sustainable Dilemma?)
Common Interest – Activities
Based in Toronto, Ontario, EcoEco promotes and manages their monthly events using the “Events” application.

Planet in Focus
Entertainment & Arts – General
Our friends at Planet in Focus utilize almost every Facebook group feature.

SeaChoice
Organizations – Non-Profit Organizations
Canada’s Sustainable Seafood Program, learn about which seafood is good and safe to eat as well as view informative multi-media content about the various SeaChoice campaigns across the country.

The Tyee
Internet & Technology – News
With over 800 active members, you really can’t miss anything.

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Garbage: The Revolution Starts at Home

garbage-rev.jpgPlanet in Focus: Toronto International Environmental Film and Video Festival is pleased to co-present “Garbage: The Revolution Starts at Home” at the 15th Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
April 17- 27, 2008

With his first son just born, filmmaker Andrew Nisker is very concerned with the state of our planet. As the average household level of consumption rises, so does the astronomical amount of waste we collectively create. Are we turning the earth into one giant garbage can? Determined to understand the damage we are doing, Nisker enlists the average urban family, the McDonald’s, to keep every scrap of garbage that they produce for three months in their increasingly smelly garage. From organic waste to dirty diapers, from plastic bottles to Christmas wrapping, the McDonald’s discover that for every action there is a reaction that affects them and the entire planet. At turns hilarious, provocative, and alarming, Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home will change the way you think about the garbage sitting out on your curb and will make you think twice before you eat on paper plates. Directed by Andrew Nisker, Canada, 76 min. Visit the web site: http://www.garbagerevolution.com/

BLOOR – Sat Apr 19   1:00 PM

AL GREEN – Tue Apr 22   9:00 PM

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