Activist Chats: (Pt. 5 of 5) John Bennett interviews Janet Eaton, Sierra Club Canada Pt. 5 of 5
Posted on January 31, 2010Call for Board Nominations 2014
Calling all Candidates!
The Sierra Club Canada Foundation (SCCF) Board of Directors is expanding this year. There will be 12 elected members in two categories: 6 members-at-large and a representative from each of our 5 regions: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies and British Columbia, plus one seat from the Youth Coalition.
Each year, one half of Board members are elected for a 2-year term. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
We are looking for candidates with non-profit board experience, fundraising experience, knowledge of environmental issues and time to dedicate to the governance of this influential national charity.
Climate Change Science Since 2007
Posted on December 11, 2009This report examines the effects of climate change in the areas of Arctic sea ice coverage, Greenland and Antarctic ice melt, sea level rise and ocean acidification, global average atmospheric temperature and ocean temperature, solar activity, and climate change impacts. Climate change has clearly been accelerating quickly since the IPCC publication of 2007.
Below you will find a video, a link to Paul's webinar (19 Mar. 2010), a powerpoint presentation, and a link to the detailed report in PDF format.
Tritium On Tap
Posted on December 7, 2009Canada’s nuclear industry releases massive quantities of radioactive pollution on a routine basis. In 2008, Canada's nuclear reactors released 6.6 quadrillion becquerels of tritium. Radioactive tritium gets into our food and drinking water, exposing millions of people to a known carcinogen.
Tomorrow Today: How Canada can make a world of difference
Posted on April 3, 2008Issued by the country’s 11 largest environmental and conservation organizations, this document offers practical directions for addressing the number one concern for Canadians – the state of the environment.
The recommendations centre on climate change, energy use, food production, toxic substances, water, forests and oceans.