Bill 167, Toxics Reduction Act
The Toxics Reduction Act, which received first reading yesterday, will require industry to measure and report on their use and release of toxic substances, and plan how to reduce them.
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Proposed changes would make it easier for condominium corporations to invest in energy conservation and renewable energy.
View the post titled Green energy and the Condominium ActPreparing to be an expert witness
Experts need formal training on how to interact with the justice system.
View the post titled Preparing to be an expert witnessOBA comment on the Green Energy Act
As Public Affairs for the Environmental Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, I had the privilege of organizing and editing the OBA’s comments on the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, Bill 150. On the whole, we strongly support the Bill, but have pointed out a number of areas …
View the post titled OBA comment on the Green Energy ActBurnaby Oil Spill
What caused the great Burnaby oil spill of July 24, 2007, when a sewer contractor sliced into a pipeline, creating a geyser of oil? The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has released its report, revealing the classic elements common to major spills:
View the post titled Burnaby Oil SpillEffective nature conservation in the developing world
Galapagos is a rare success story in nature conservation in the developing world. In the last few years, a less corrupt central government has put more emphasis on its protection. Park rules on tourist impacts are strict and being enforced- outgoing luggage is searched for contraband.
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Dianne is honoured to have joined the City of Toronto's Expert Advisory Panel on Climate Change Risk Management.
View the post titled Toronto Climate Change Risk AssessmentUsed tires diversion plan
Waste Diversion Ontario has released its proposed diversion program for used tires. Public comments will be accepted until March 29. The plan targets a tire diversion rate of 90% for passenger tires and 50% for off-road tires by 2015, and promises to clean up existing stockpiles of tires in…
View the post titled Used tires diversion planSome overdue congratulations to Minister Gerretsen
We are glad to congratulate Minister Gerretson on proclaiming the cosmetic pesticides ban, and on becoming the new president of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. Well-done and best wishes.
View the post titled Some overdue congratulations to Minister GerretsenFederal environmental assessment cutbacks
Federal government removes environmental assessment requirements for up to 2000 infrastructure projects over the next two years, about 90% of the infrastructure projects that would otherwise receive federal EA.
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