Ontario Chapter
Tightening the grip: muzzling of scientists ramps up
Submitted by Kristina Jackson on Mon, 2013-03-18 16:02By Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands [Parliamentarian of the Year 2012]
Originally published February 28th, 2013 in Island Tides
I had originally intended to write this column about my trip to Washington, DC on February 7-8, when I met with United States Senators and Congresspersons about climate and the Keystone XL pipeline. In brief, the trip was very successful in making links with strong proponents of climate action. Things are moving. The US General Accountability Office had decided that as a threat to federal government finances, climate change is now classed ‘high risk’.... Read more »
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Save the date: Complete Streets Forum - May 27, 2013
Submitted by Kristina Jackson on Mon, 2013-03-18 15:14Join the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation (TCAT) at the sixth annual active transportation conference - the ... Read more »
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Petition to protect the Nottawasaga River - AWARE Simcoe
Submitted by Mary Muter on Fri, 2013-03-08 17:53- AWARE Simcoe, a citizens' group in Simcoe County, Ontario, has started a petition to Protect the Nottawasaga River in the Navigation Protection Act.
Here's why it's important:... Read more »
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SIERRA CLUB TAKES PART IN NIAGARA REGION GREENBELT REVIEW
February 26, 2013
For Immediate Release
Niagara Region is getting an early start on consultations and input into the scheduled 2015 provincial review of the Greenbelt Plan. The Region’s, “Getting Ahead of the Provincial Review of the Greenbelt Plan – Strategy to Develop a made in Niagara Perspective”, outreach program is now underway. Sierra Club Ontario attended yesterday’s environmental focus group. A public meeting on the Greenbelt Plan takes place this evening at Balls Falls Conservation Centre.
The Greenbelt’s land-use policies protect environmental and agricultural lands from urban development and preserve the vibrant character of local towns and villages. ... Read more »
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Kids' concentration improved with exercise
Submitted by Kristina Jackson on Thu, 2013-02-21 13:12From The Atlantic Cities (online) article by Sarah Goodyear... Read more »
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