Fair trade – An alternative economic model
Globalization. Its supporters say it’s opening up world markets to producers from Montreal to Maputo. Its detractors claim globalization does … Continue reading Fair trade – An alternative economic model
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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
Harper buoyed by Australia’s support for Kyoto alternative
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he’s encouraged that Australia wants Canada to become a member of a multinational partnership aimed … Continue reading Harper buoyed by Australia’s support for Kyoto alternative
Fossil Fuel Addiction Driving Polar Bears to Extinction says WWF-Canada
The World Conservation Union (IUCN) released the 2006 Red List of Threatened Species today revealing the ongoing decline of the … Continue reading Fossil Fuel Addiction Driving Polar Bears to Extinction says WWF-Canada
AP6 plan is no alternative to Kyoto: WWF
TORONTO, April 26 /CNW/ – Interest in joining the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (known as AP6) expressed … Continue reading AP6 plan is no alternative to Kyoto: WWF
Ecologist draws fire over views on population control
A biology professor has been targeted by bloggers and talk radio hosts after a newspaper in Texas reported he said … Continue reading Ecologist draws fire over views on population control
International Rules on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter to be Strengthened
OTTAWA, March 24, 2006 – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of the Environment is pleased to announce that a significant … Continue reading International Rules on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter to be Strengthened
Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble
?Our global civilization today is on an economic path that is environmentally unsustainable, a path that is leading us toward … Continue reading Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble
Bush faces fire for deal with India on nuclear energy
WASHINGTON — U.S. President George W. Bush returned home from a swing through South Asia yesterday after signing an “historic” … Continue reading Bush faces fire for deal with India on nuclear energy
Kyoto Protocol Celebrates One Year Anniversary
(Ottawa) Sierra Club of Canada marked the Kyoto Protocol?s one year anniversary with the release of its third annual Kyoto … Continue reading Kyoto Protocol Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Canada at bottom of OECD, new report
OTTAWA ? Canada is one of the worst environmental performers in the industrialized world, according to a comprehensive new report … Continue reading Canada at bottom of OECD, new report