Canada kicks off International Polar Year with $150 million for Arctic research
The federal government has announced $150 million to fund 44 research projects as Canada joins a massive international push to better understand the polar regions.
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Great Lakes legislation stirs controversy
Michael Oliveira, Canadian Press
TORONTO — Legislation to protect Great Lakes water from being siphoned to jurisdictions not immediately surrounding the lakes is being finalized by Ontario, Quebec and eight U.S. states.
This legislation will be controversial as water becomes more of a commodity in North America since some States will suffer longer Summers and drought with the imminent effects of Global Warming. some scientists are predicting a drop of more than 3 feet in water levels by mid-century
Canada PM says he will respect Kyoto bill
Canadian Press
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government will respect the
Kyoto climate change bill passed Wednesday by the Commons, even though
he claims it is a toothless measure.The bill, which gives the government 60 days to come up with a plan to
meet Canada’s obligations under the Kyoto Protocol, was passed by the
united opposition over the strong objections of Mr. Harper and his
Conservatives.Due to the Conservative government’s minority position, it was necessary to go along with the Liberals in voting to pass this bill.
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