Federal environment minister Peter Kent announced yesterday that the federal government is unilaterally ending its partnership agreement with the Canadian Environmental Network. Ramifications will be felt across the country, as environmental organizations in provinces like Manitoba will lose their voice at the national table.
With 31 degree temperatures in October, global warming feels like it is happening sooner rather than later. But does the federal government have the tools to plan for it?
Remember the ozone hole? As summer weather approaches, it is important to remember to bring sunscreen and to take care against overexposure.
Do you ever wonder how effective federal environmental programs are? Scott Vaughan, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, will present in Winnipeg on March 17th on his December 2010 report to Parliament.
A public forum on the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. February 16, 7 pm. University of Winnipeg, Richardson College for the Environment & Science Complex, 599 Portage Ave.
The Alberta tar sands are one of the largest industrial projects on the planet. If the tar sands were in Manitoba, would we steward this environment wisely and not destroy our natural heritage for short term gain?
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