World Environment Day, source water protection and Canada's climate change
Because tomorrow is World Environment Day, I thought I'd write a quick blog about a few current issues.
First of all, the Canadian government released it's Climate Change Plan for the Purposes of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act - 2010. Check out the Climate Action News this week for more on information on this, progress with the G8/G20 meetings, and action you can take in Canada.
Also, Ontario is very unique around the world to have Conservation Authorities that are organized by watershed in order to protect lives and properties around water issues. In our area, they are in the middle of consultations over Drinking Water Source Protection, and their recent Assessment Report for my region of Ontario. Strangely enough, they have deemed the Great Lakes to have no significant threats, and so neither shipping spills, nuclear nor coal plant incidents are being addressed in the process. Comments must be made in writing by June 10 to [email protected].
One last thought: Corrina and I are really excited about going down to Nashville for Al Gore's first presentation training for his solutions book "Our Choice" from June 26-8 for Climate Project presenters. We're looking forward to sharing more about it with you later.
Happy Environment Week~what actions are you taking?