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Canada Falls in CCPI Rankings!
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In the latest annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), Canada ranked 53rd of 55 industrial countries on the planet! This is a drop of 2 places from last years ranking of 51st, and a STRONG indication of how we are going backwards in our attempts to get a grip on our emissions.
Perhaps it is because we have such an abundance of clean air and fresh water in Canada, or perhaps it is because the polluting elephant to the south of us is still ranked 55th.
What I find especially sad is that the worst 3 polluters on the list are the 3 countries that have fought the hardest to avoid implementing REAL Kyoto Protocol reforms – The United States, Australia and Canada!
The full report is available HERE!
On a personal basis what can we all do at this time of year to make a difference. A quick check with the David Suzuki Foundation brings up several easy ideas such as:
– Options on what sort of Christmas Tree to have
– Green gift ideas
- All sorts of other ideas for the holidays and throughout the year at the David Suzuki Foundation.
Written by Mark W. Law
Mark W. Law has been a writing and journalism fanatic since he was first tagged to write a 3 act ’shadow play’ – in Grade 2! Originally from the wee hamlet of Oyster Bay, BC, Mark has worked in many parts of the world, including almost all of the Canadian provinces, the United States, Europe and even a sand-filled radio station in North Africa. During that time he has written for military and local newspapers, served as editor for a number of online magazines as well as publishing his own popular ezine for new writers and artists – The ThinWire Journal. Mark has also penned more than 100 poems and essays and is an internationally known digital artist. And for anyone who lived in Northern BC during the 1980’s and 1990’s, Mark was the ‘morning weatherman’ on CBC Radio. Opinions expressed in ‘the View’ are his own and do not necessarily reflect Teeswater or Teeswater.Ca.
Filed under: Our Earth
Tags: canada, CCPI, David Suzuki Foundation, STRONG
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Canada Falls in CCPI Rankings!
8
In the latest annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), Canada ranked 53rd of 55 industrial countries on the planet! This is a drop of 2 places from last years ranking of 51st, and a STRONG indication of how we are going backwards in our attempts to get a grip on our emissions.
Perhaps it is because we have such an abundance of clean air and fresh water in Canada, or perhaps it is because the polluting elephant to the south of us is still ranked 55th.
What I find especially sad is that the worst 3 polluters on the list are the 3 countries that have fought the hardest to avoid implementing REAL Kyoto Protocol reforms – The United States, Australia and Canada!
The full report is available HERE!
On a personal basis what can we all do at this time of year to make a difference. A quick check with the David Suzuki Foundation brings up several easy ideas such as:
– Options on what sort of Christmas Tree to have
– Green gift ideas
- All sorts of other ideas for the holidays and throughout the year at the David Suzuki Foundation.
Written by Mark W. Law
Mark W. Law has been a writing and journalism fanatic since he was first tagged to write a 3 act ’shadow play’ – in Grade 2! Originally from the wee hamlet of Oyster Bay, BC, Mark has worked in many parts of the world, including almost all of the Canadian provinces, the United States, Europe and even a sand-filled radio station in North Africa. During that time he has written for military and local newspapers, served as editor for a number of online magazines as well as publishing his own popular ezine for new writers and artists – The ThinWire Journal. Mark has also penned more than 100 poems and essays and is an internationally known digital artist. And for anyone who lived in Northern BC during the 1980’s and 1990’s, Mark was the ‘morning weatherman’ on CBC Radio. Opinions expressed in ‘the View’ are his own and do not necessarily reflect Teeswater or Teeswater.Ca.
Filed under: In The News
Tags: canada, CCPI, David Suzuki Foundation, STRONG
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