The return of the ozone hole
Remember the ozone hole? As summer weather approaches, it is important to remember to bring sunscreen and to take care against overexposure.
Assessing Federal Programs: Fresh Water and Climate Change Adaptation
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.
Tar sands, Pipelines, and Tankers
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.
Imagine if the tar sands were in Manitoba
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?
Manitoba’s greenhouse gas emissions
Manitoba’s Auditor General reported that the province is on a course for failure on its promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2012. As of 2008, Manitoba’s emissions were actually 17.6 per cent above 1990. We’re heading in the wrong direction and there’s still no plan in place to get us where we need to go.
Why does all our plastic go to China?
Every year, Winnipeg exports almost 5,000 tonnes of plastic, most often to China, where it is transformed, according to a recent CBC report, into consumer products like carpets and polar fleeces. To some environmental theorists, this process is best described not as...Donate now
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