Biodegradable plastics – Not there yet. Additives to breakdown plastics don’t work

Recycling plastic works; additives to biodegrade plastic do not.
Posted On 23 Mar 2015
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Acting on Climate Change: Solutions from Canadian Scholars

A complete shift to renewable energy is within Canada's reach We have the means, but do we have the will?
Posted On 21 Mar 2015
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The environmental side benefits to climate change mitigation

Climate change mitigation measures may generate benefits in addition to their principal intended goals.
Posted On 21 Mar 2015
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Green finance – key to creating a sustainable economy in China

“Transforming from a resource- and pollution-intensive economy to a green economy is now a strategic priority for China,”
Posted On 21 Mar 2015
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We must do a better job at managing our water – UN Report

The planet faces a 40% shortfall in water supply by 2030, unless we dramatically improve the management of this precious resource.
Posted On 21 Mar 2015
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Glass half full or half empty: Canadians confident in their tap water, but do they care?

While the majority of Canadians are confident in the overall quality of their drinking water, RBC survey reveals many fundamentally undervalue it
Posted On 18 Mar 2015
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World needs early warning of climate-linked disasters

The number of natural disasters connected to climate change has doubled in two decades
Posted On 16 Mar 2015
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Lessons learned in the management of multilateral climate negotiations

The 2009 Copenhagen failed because of poor management by the Danish host and the UN Secretariat. 
Posted On 16 Mar 2015
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