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Greenpeace Canada Monthly Environmental E-news | January 2009 |
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Harper fails to invest in green economy
Greenpeace is condemning the Harper government for the proposed federal budget, which gives as much as $750 million dollars to nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage instead of investing those funds in the green economy Canada needs for the future.
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In this issue
45 weeks till Copenhagen
There are many reasons to feel hopeful about the environment in 2009. The first reason: look in the mirror! As a Greenpeace supporter, you are helping take action on environmental issues like climate change and ancient forest destruction. Stand with Greenpeace again in 2009. Take a moment right now to renew your 2009 membership online. It's simple, it's easy and it'll only take a minute to tick it off your list. Click here now. And, if you're new to Greenpeace, click right here right now to get on board for 2009. Don't miss a minute! Recent Blog PostsGreenpeace International Quarterly ReportFind out what's going in Greenpeace offices around the world from the point of view of Greenpeace International. Greenpeace International calendars
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Buying out the runway
Greenpeace UK has bought a piece of land right in the middle of the proposed third runway site at Heathrow Airport near London. The UK government plans to go ahead with airport expansion across the country, even though this means it will have no hope of meeting its climate emissions targets. With help from UK celebrities like Emma Thompson, Greenpeace is working to stop the plan in its tracks.
Cooking up the tar sands
Greenpeace tar sands campaigner Mike Hudema stars as a celebrity chef on Citytv, cooking up gems like 'heartland hashbrowns' and continuing to keep the spotlight on Northern Alberta's tar sands, Canada's fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenpeace's tar sands tip line
A caller to Greenpeace's tip line let us know about an oil leak at Enbridge tank farm in Alberta this month. Greenpeace is calling on Alberta Environment to ensure the cleanup is successfully completed and that proper measures are taken to protect wildlife.
Greenpeace's Green Electronics Survey: 2008
The latest survey of greener electronics products reveals that, while the greenest consumer electronic products on the market today may have a smaller environmental footprint than those sold a year ago, the industry still has a way to go.
2008: Year in Review
In Canada, Greenpeace made bold strides in 2008 to deliver on our promise to give this fragile earth a voice.
The Greenpeace Living Guide's New Year's Resolutions
It's 2009, and there are many reasons to feel good about the coming year. Possibly the best way to stay positive: take action for social and environmental change. So here, in the spirit of hope and renewal, are The Greenpeace Living Guide's top 3 New Year's Resolutions.
Tap Water Tips
If the water is safe to drink in your community, The Greenpeace Living Guide suggests you reconsider bottled water. First, you'll avoid plastic bottles. Second, you'll avoid the appalling practice of paying private companies for a public resource: water. Given recent news reports about lead water pipes and service lines in older houses, here are a few tips for tap water drinkers.
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