Manitoba Wildlands
| Location: | Winnipeg, MB |
- • Insect and Bee Populations Decline|1:05pm Apr 29
- • Canada To Ban Bisphenol-A|12:52pm Apr 23
Statistics Canada has released its 2007-2008 Human Activity and the Environment, which highlights human influence on climate change in Canada. The report shows Canada is among the highest per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in the world.
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April 29
Manitoba Wildlands wrote a note.
1:08pmStatistics Canada has released its 2007-2008 Human Activity and the Environment, which highlights human influence on climate change in Canada. The report shows Canada is among the highest per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in the world.
Manitoba Wildlands wrote a note.
1:05pmResearch into the unprecedented decline of insects and bee populations has been linked to pollution and mobile phones. Bees and insects are an essential agent of pollination for plants. Without them agriculture would be impossible.
April 23
Manitoba Wildlands wrote a note.
12:52pmCanada has taken an international lead in announcing bisphenol-A, a substance found in polycarbonate plastics, as toxic. Health Minister Tony Clement proposes a ban of polycarbonate baby bottles based on increased health concerns.
April 21
Manitoba Wildlands wrote a note.
2:46pmOn April 11, 2008, Manitoba introduced Bill 15 The Climate Change and Emissions Reductions Act. The new legislation will require the province to meet Canada's Kyoto target for 2012 and set long-term goals for 2020 and 2025.
Manitoba Wildlands wrote a note.
2:45pmA class action lawsuit against nine Oriented Strand Board (OSB) manufactures has been certified. The lawsuit alleges certain OSB manufactures conspired in violation of US federal antitrust law to restrict the supply of OSB and raise prices.
