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Active Transportation Submission to Members of Edmonton City Council

Active Transportation Submission to Members of Edmonton City Council

On behalf of the Toxics Watch Society of Alberta

Statement of Policy Goal

Toxics Watch's policy agenda is "air quality management driven by uncompromised health guideline values for ambient air quality".

Potential new Alberta sulphur dioxide limits are too high, critics say

Hanneke Brooymans Edmonton Journal Monday, January 24, 2011 The Alberta government may adopt new limits for sulphur dioxide emissions considered by some to be much weaker than those recently chosen by the United States and those recommended by the World Health Organization. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a common air pollutant that can harm human health and the environment. Brief exposure can cause wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath, especially in people with pre-existing conditions such as asthma or lung disease, according to Alberta Environment.

Re: Civil Society Observer Role in the Transitional Committee of the Green Climate Fund

Toxics Watch is signatory to this letter Re: Civil Society Observer Role in the Transitional Committee of the Green Climate Fund.

 

Dear Ambassador Saint-Jacques,

Toxics Watch Engagement

Toxics Watch has been active since 1986, but has never kept a systematic record of all the initiatives it has been engaged in. With the advent and evolution of internet technologies, many of these forgotten engagements can come to light. This post is intended to serve as a repository for internet records and links to past fora of Toxics Watch advocacy.

Proposed Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Recyclable Material Regulations Stakeholders Workshop http://www.environmentcanada.gc.ca/ceparegistry/documents/part/eihwr_rep...

Submission to the Transportation and Public Works Committee

Submission to the Transportation and Public Works Committee
City of Edmonton

On Behalf of the Toxics Watch Society of Alberta 
June 10, 2008


Introduction

Oilsands ruling stuns critics

Ottawa quietly approved new Kearl mine

Jon Harding
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Backgrounder on the Updated Federal Regulatory Framework for Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Large Industry

Introduction

In April of 2007 the federal government released a framework for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. The framework included as a key element regulated emissions intensity targets for industry as well as a number of flexibility mechanisms that can be used to meet those targets. On March 10th, 2008, the federal government elaborated its plan by providing additional detail on the targets for new units and on the application of the flexibility mechanisms.1

Taking tarsands debate to the candidates

By NICKI THOMAS, SUN MEDIA, February 21, 2008

In a bid to stop tarsands development, a coalition of diverse interest groups is taking their "No New Approvals" pledge directly to the candidates.

"We'll be ambushing candidates at forums, challenging them to sign their support or say they won't sign on," announced Mike Hudema, climate and energy campaigner with Greenpeace Canada, one of dozens of groups that make up the coalition.

Caribou, wolves in danger - protesters

By RENATO GANDIA, SUN MEDIA

Oil and gas development in western Alberta is endangering caribou and wolves, protesters alleged yesterday at a rally in front of the Alberta Sustainable Resource and Development office.

About 20 people armed with placards and leaflets demanded the province impose a moratorium on energy development in the Little Smoky area, where a habitat of caribou is endangered.

Two years ago, the province struck a committee to look into how to protect wildlife habitats in the area.

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