Ontario unveils plan to sell ‘green bonds’ to fund transit, infrastructure
Issues surrounding the environment have been on the political agenda and at the forefront of many political platforms during election time. New special bonds to "borrow money for environmentally friendly infrastructure" plan to be introduced as early as next year, right in time for the possible provincial elections.
Climate uncertainty shouldn’t mean inaction
"People who argue for inaction on climate change are betting that the vast majority of climate scientists are wrong. The balance of evidence is decisively against them."
Peter Foster: Canada scores own goal on carbon targets
Setting targets may be easy, but achieving them is a very different story.
The federal government has been "forced" to admit that their targets once set in 2009, to reduce emissions, is no longer attainable.
Ottawa backs off from oil sands environmental assessment
The federal government has decided not to make efforts to assess the environmental impact of the new oil sands projects.
Federal health agencies release hazardous waste totals in capital region
Read this article to gain more insight on the amount of waste that has accumulated in the nation's capital.
Canada falling far short on emission goals, Environment Canada reports
Canada needs to improve its commitment to reduce greenhouse gases, if it intends to reach its set target from 2009.
Exposure to traffic pollution a health risk for third of Canadians: researchers
Thinking about walking or riding your bike into work today? Do it!
To learn more about strategies that will help reduce the effects of traffic-related air pollution, both in the short and long run, read this article.
IPCC 2013: Humans ‘dominant cause’ of global warming, says UN report
A new report suggests that humans are the primary cause of global warming, as of 1950.
If humans are the cause, we can also be the solution. Ottawa needs to be more
invested in its environmental climate.
The key: government action!
Ottawa to loosen environmental standards for lightbulbs
New regulations to ease up on and permit the sales of incandescent halogen bulbs will likely help reduce greenhouse gases, according to Environmentalists.
New program encourages tenants and landlords to work together for lower eco-footprint
This new initiative is a step towards reducing our environmental footprint through creating more greener residences.
Severe thunderstorms could become 40 per cent more common late in this century because of expected climate change