Wow, some positive and exciting news for a change, and it’s happening right here in northern Ontario. Ontario has made the largest conservation commitment in Canadian history, setting aside at least half the Northern Boreal region – 225,000 square kilometres – for permanent protection from development.

According to the Toronto Star article, the announcement is globally significant in the fight against climate change, since nearly 100 billion tonnes of carbon are stored in the Northern Boreal region and another 12.5 million tonnes are absorbed each year.

What are your thoughts on this announcement?

Ontario to Protect Vast Tract [Toronto Star]

Photo credit: Peter Gorrie for the Toronto Star