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Asia-Pacific Nations Facing Water Security Threat

Asia-Pacific Nations Facing Water Security Threat

April 10, 2013

More than 75% of the countries in Asia and the Pacific are experiencing a serious lack of water security, with many facing an imminent water crisis


Understanding Climate Change

Understanding Climate Change

April 04, 2013

The climate may be heating up less in response to greenhouse-gas emissions than was once thought. But that does not mean the problem is going away


Sulphur-dioxide emissions are falling

Sulphur-dioxide emissions are falling

March 25, 2013

A new study confirms that global emissions of sulphur dioxide are declining, which is promising from the point of view of pollution, but a fact that could have implications for global warming.


Potential Exists for Deep Cuts to Petroleum Use and Carbon Emissions

Potential Exists for Deep Cuts to Petroleum Use and Carbon Emissions

March 16, 2013

Energy efficiency improvements and measures to reduce transportation demand, without compromising service, have the potential to stop – or reverse – the growth in national transportation energy use.


Could global CO2 emissions drop to zero by 2100? Shell says Yes.

Could global CO2 emissions drop to zero by 2100? Shell says Yes.

March 06, 2013

Shell recently released new scenarios that explore two possible ways the 21st century could unfold, with dramatically different implications for society and the world's energy system.


Reducing Black Carbon Key to Protecting Arctic

Reducing Black Carbon Key to Protecting Arctic

February 11, 2013

Sea ice loss and permafrost melt are self-amplifying feedbacks causing further warming. Arctic Ministers urge “urgent action” to avoid irreversible global impacts


Environmental Spending by Businesses on the rise

Environmental Spending by Businesses on the rise

January 30, 2013

Businesses operating in Canada spent $9.5 billion in 2010 to protect the environment, up 9% from 2008 according to the latest Statistics Canada report on Environmental Spending by businesses.


Canada's getting hot: Adaptation is becoming more pressing

Canada's getting hot: Adaptation is becoming more pressing

January 30, 2013

Canada is warming faster than any other country, and has seen average winter temperatures climb 3.2 degrees since the 1940’s. Along with increasing temperatures come more erratic storms, health concerns, and property damage.


Global warming has increased heat records five fold

Global warming has increased heat records five fold

January 18, 2013

Monthly temperature extremes have become much more frequent, as measurements from around the world indicate. On average, there are now five times as many record-breaking hot months worldwide than could be expected without long-term global warming.


Canada is an environmental laggard - Conference Board

Canada is an environmental laggard - Conference Board

January 18, 2013

Canada throws away more garbage per capita than any other country in the developed world. Combined with heavy usage of energy and water, gives Canada a "C" grade and a ranking of 15th out of 17 countries in a new Conference Board of Canada report


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