Nature Conservancy of Canada Receives Largest Bequest Ever Made for Conservation in Canada
EDMONTON, Sept. 29 /CNW/ – The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) today announced that it has received a bequest of $4.3 million, believed to be the largest bequest ever made in support of conservation in Canadian history. The bequest was made by Roberta Langtry of Ontario. Today, her close friends and the executor of her estate, Robert and Jenny Borden, were thanked by NCC’s
National Board at its semi-annual meeting in Edmonton.
Environment report sparks Tory, Liberal war of words
A federal report on the environment has revealed the “shocking mess” left by the Liberals and underscores the need for … Continue reading Environment report sparks Tory, Liberal war of words
Climate change report calls for urgent action from Ottawa
It is “crucial” the federal government does more to help Canadians cope with climate change, the federal environment commissioner says. … Continue reading Climate change report calls for urgent action from Ottawa
Conservation Directory 2005-2006: The Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations – National Wildlife Federation
The 2005 edition of the National Wildlife Federation Conservation Directory is the most comprehensive listing of conservation and environmental organizations … Continue reading Conservation Directory 2005-2006: The Guide to Worldwide Environmental Organizations – National Wildlife Federation
Take my research, please
Recently, news blogs and newspapers reported that some politicians had cribbed research conducted by my foundation and used the information to build their own environmental agendas.
Make seafood selections wisely, environmental group urges
A Canadian coalition of environmental groups has given catfish and pollock the thumbs up as responsible menu selections while cautioning … Continue reading Make seafood selections wisely, environmental group urges
Green party would cut income taxes, impose carbon tax
OTTAWA (CP) – The Green party says it would cut personal income and payroll taxes and create a carbon tax … Continue reading Green party would cut income taxes, impose carbon tax
Water bottlers still draining Ontario for free
Premier Dalton McGuinty has failed to end the “reckless give-away” of Ontario’s fresh water to profiteers, critics say. According to … Continue reading Water bottlers still draining Ontario for free
Report targets oil-sector emissions
OTTAWA ? The Auditor-General’s office will recommend this week that the Conservative government introduce tough new measures to fight global … Continue reading Report targets oil-sector emissions
Schwarzenegger signs landmark global warming bill
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a landmark global warming bill Wednesday, making his U.S. state the first to impose limits … Continue reading Schwarzenegger signs landmark global warming bill
The Better World Handbook – From Good Intentions to Everyday Actions
It would be a perfect world if everyone could quit their jobs and devote themselves fully to the causes they … Continue reading The Better World Handbook – From Good Intentions to Everyday Actions