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Greenpeace Canada Monthly Environmental E-news | July 2008 |
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Dead Zones in our Rivers Lakes and Oceans: Blame Agricultural Fertilizers
Toxic dead zones of algae are ruining summer holidays at the lake for many Canadians and ruining the environment. Across Quebec at least 160 lakes were officially contaminated with algae last year. Many were unsafe for humans. As the temperature soars, hazardous algae blooms will be back this summer. Blame global and industrial agriculture for most of the problem. Greenpeace has a new international report that tells you much more.
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In this issue
World's Dirtiest Oil
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Major Victory to Celebrate: Ontario's Promise to Protect Northern Boreal
The announcement by the Ontario government that it intends to protect half the Northern Boreal Forest is cause for celebration. This is a victory for the hard work of Greenpeace, and many other environmental organizations and First Nations. More work needs to be done and Greenpeace will remain at the forefront of efforts to protect even more of Canada's threatened Boreal Forest.
Greenpeace puts climate change on the agenda for the premiers in Quebec City
Greenpeace activists — with banners and a huge balloon to promote KYOTOplus — helped put climate change firmly on the premiers' agenda in Quebec City last week. Media noticed our KYOTOplus campaign and so did the 13 premiers gathered for the Council of the Federation meeting. We told the premiers they need to sign the KYOTOplus pledge; commit to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and push Ottawa to do the same. See the news clips of our efforts.
Greenpeace gets tougher in new Guide to Greener Electronics
How green is your cell phone? Want your electronic gizmos to be more environmentally friendly? We have updated our guide with tougher criteria on the toxic chemicals and electronic waste of cell phones and other devices. Greenpeace uses its Guide to convince manufacturers to improve their products. Check it out.
Japan's Whaling Scandal: time for a real investigation
The Tokyo Two — the courageous Greenpeace Japan activists who uncovered a shameful scandal about whale meat — have finally been released on bail. But their troubles are far from over. They still face charges for their efforts to convince the Japanese government to properly investigate the scandal. Greenpeace is still fighting on their behalf.
Eiffel Tower anti-nuclear protest
The stark symbol that warns of nuclear hazards flew from the Eiffel tower in Paris July 13, thanks to Greenpeace. We put the symbol on the tower to highlight the nuclear folly of France. It continues to desperately try to sell new nuclear reactors, even though the only attempts to build French reactors in Finland and France have been disastrous.
Greenpeace's top three tips for a green bathroom
The first of a three-part series on greening your home.
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